Payne (1990) recommends that each session proceed in the following stages:

1. Warm-up (5-15min.)
2. Introduction of theme (4-5min.)
3. Development of theme (15-30min.)
4. Warm-down/ Closing activity (5-10min.)

TOTAL: 30min. to 1hr. sessions for 1 to 3 sessions a week. Each client or group have unique needs and goals, so that these parameters can be varied. This format may be varied according to what the focus of the session will be. The order may be varied, and they do not have to be all present in every session.