Using Homework Assignments in Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Product Description

Homework assignments are a core and effective component of cognitive behavior therapy, allowing patients to maintain and enhance the progress made during sessions. This volume first provides the reader with a concrete theoretical and empirical basis for the use of homework in CBT. Then, in a series of practice-oriented chapters, the experienced practitioners from around the world present strategies, techniques, and sample assignments tailored for use with specific populations including children, older adults, couples, families and the problems such as depression, substance abuse, panic & anxiety, and sexual disorders. The volume concludes with a comprehensive theory-based model for the use of homework in clinical practice. From case examples and clinical strategies to assessment measures, sample homework assignments, and practice models, Using Homework Assignments in Cognitive Behavior Therapy provides the practitioner with all the tools needed to incorporate homework into therapy practice


Product Details
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Brunner-Routledge (December 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0415947731
ISBN-13: 978-0415947732
Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.2 inches
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