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144 Chapter 8 of 4-6 patients. All treatment sessions occurred at the same time on the same two days of the week (Monday and Thursday) throughout the study. Experimental condition: body awareness training (BEWARE) The experimental intervention was delivered in a group setting by professionals from the disciplines psychology, physical therapy and psychiatry. The BEWARE training is mainly based on the principles of ACT [30]. The goal of this training is to acquire and apply adequate coping strategies with wearing-off, and live a valuable life despite the presence of wearing-off symptoms. The intervention consists of the following elements: psycho-education, training in ACT, imaginary exposure using FEEL (Feeling Experiences Enriches Living) exercises, diminishing avoidance behaviour, physical exercises and homework assignments. Homework assignments Figure 1. Study flow chart