Homework Assignments in Therapy
Document Type
Contribution to Book
Language
eng
Publication Date
2017
Publisher
SAGE Publications
Source Publication
The SAGE Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling
Source ISSN
9781483369556
Abstract
Couples and families seek therapy in order to address issues affecting their relationship with each other. With the help of the therapist, they come up with ways to effectively cope with stressors and learn new behaviors. One of the important factors in enhancing this change process is the integration of homework assignments, which are completed between sessions and discussed in therapy sessions with the therapist. Homework assignments involve completing behavioral and cognitive tasks prescribed by the therapist to cooperative couples and families. These tasks should be closely connected with the session content, connect to therapeutic goals, and be created in collaboration with the client. Therapists should be familiar with different assignments and determine appropriateness for clients. Assignments, which act as a guide in the therapeutic ...
Recommended Citation
Callender, Karisse A., "Homework Assignments in Therapy" (2017). College of Education Faculty Research and Publications. 511.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/edu_fac/511
Comments
"Homework Assignments in Therapy," in The SAGE Encyclopedia of Marriage, Family, and Couples Counseling, edited by Jon Carlson and Shannon B. Dermer. Thousand Oaks, California : SAGE Publications, Inc., [2017]. DOI.