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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. Last edited by James Pretzer; September 22nd, 2011 at 03:52 PM.. Reason: typo |
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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. Last edited by James Pretzer; January 27th, 2011 at 02:44 PM.. Reason: to fix formatting |
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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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