Using homework in CBT
The October, 2010 edition of Advances in Cognitive Therapy (the newsletter of the Academy of Cognitive Therapy and the International Association of Cognitive Psychotherapy) is a special issue on homework in CT. Here are a few highlights:
Also, the "Action Plan" and "Behavioral Experiment" forms from Mind over Mood can be very useful. |
Updated suggestions for successful "Home Practice"
Have them describe the situation, what led up to it, and how they were feeling, then ask what thoughts went through their head. |
Re: Updated suggestions for successful "Home Practice"
Make sure they take away a written note of what the homework is: I find this really improves homework rates - also practice in-session if possible, as this may point to difficulties they'll have on their own.
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Re: Using homework in CBT
Good points. The "action Plan" form from Mind Over Mood provides a good format for writing down the assignment, what the point of the assignment is, and anticipating likely problems.
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