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What Is Therapy Homework?

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Types of Therapy That Involve Homework

If you’ve recently started going to therapy , you may find yourself being assigned therapy homework. You may wonder what exactly it entails and what purpose it serves. Therapy homework comprises tasks or assignments that your therapist asks you to complete between sessions, says Nicole Erkfitz , DSW, LCSW, a licensed clinical social worker and executive director at AMFM Healthcare, Virginia.

Homework can be given in any form of therapy, and it may come as a worksheet, a task to complete, or a thought/piece of knowledge you are requested to keep with you throughout the week, Dr. Erkfitz explains.

This article explores the role of homework in certain forms of therapy, the benefits therapy homework can offer, and some tips to help you comply with your homework assignments.

Therapy homework can be assigned as part of any type of therapy. However, some therapists and forms of therapy may utilize it more than others.

For instance, a 2019-study notes that therapy homework is an integral part of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) . According to Dr. Erkfitz, therapy homework is built into the protocol and framework of CBT, as well as dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) , which is a sub-type of CBT.

Therefore, if you’re seeing a therapist who practices CBT or DBT, chances are you’ll regularly have homework to do.

On the other hand, an example of a type of therapy that doesn’t generally involve homework is eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. EMDR is a type of therapy that generally relies on the relationship between the therapist and client during sessions and is a modality that specifically doesn’t rely on homework, says Dr. Erkfitz.

However, she explains that if the client is feeling rejuvenated and well after their processing session, for instance, their therapist may ask them to write down a list of times that their positive cognition came up for them over the next week.

"Regardless of the type of therapy, the best kind of homework is when you don’t even realize you were assigned homework," says Erkfitz.

Benefits of Therapy Homework

Below, Dr. Erkfitz explains the benefits of therapy homework.

It Helps Your Therapist Review Your Progress

The most important part of therapy homework is the follow-up discussion at the next session. The time you spend reviewing with your therapist how the past week went, if you completed your homework, or if you didn’t and why, gives your therapist valuable feedback on your progress and insight on how they can better support you.

It Gives Your Therapist More Insight

Therapy can be tricky because by the time you are committed to showing up and putting in the work, you are already bringing a better and stronger version of yourself than what you have been experiencing in your day-to-day life that led you to seek therapy.

Homework gives your therapist an inside look into your day-to-day life, which can sometimes be hard to recap in a session. Certain homework assignments keep you thinking throughout the week about what you want to share during your sessions, giving your therapist historical data to review and address.

It Helps Empower You

The sense of empowerment you can gain from utilizing your new skills, setting new boundaries , and redirecting your own cognitive distortions is something a therapist can’t give you in the therapy session. This is something you give yourself. Therapy homework is how you come to the realization that you got this and that you can do it.

"The main benefit of therapy homework is that it builds your skills as well as the understanding that you can do this on your own," says Erkfitz.

Tips for Your Therapy Homework

Below, Dr. Erkfitz shares some tips that can help with therapy homework:

• Set aside time for your homework: Create a designated time to complete your therapy homework. The aim of therapy homework is to keep you thinking and working on your goals between sessions. Use your designated time as a sacred space to invest in yourself and pour your thoughts and emotions into your homework, just as you would in a therapy session .
• Be honest: As therapists, we are not looking for you to write down what you think we want to read or what you think you should write down. It’s important to be honest with us, and yourself, about what you are truly feeling and thinking.
• Practice your skills: Completing the worksheet or log are important, but you also have to be willing to put your skills and learnings into practice. Allow yourself to be vulnerable and open to trying new things so that you can report back to your therapist about whether what you’re trying is working for you or not.
• Remember that it’s intended to help you: Therapy homework helps you maximize the benefits of therapy and get the most value out of the process. A 2013-study notes that better homework compliance is linked to better treatment outcomes.
• Talk to your therapist if you’re struggling: Therapy homework shouldn’t feel like work. If you find that you’re doing homework as a monotonous task, talk to your therapist and let them know that your heart isn’t in it and that you’re not finding it beneficial. They can explain the importance of the tasks to you, tailor your assignments to your preferences, or change their course of treatment if need be.

"When the therapy homework starts 'hitting home' for you, that’s when you know you’re on the right track and doing the work you need to be doing," says Erkfitz.

A Word From Verywell

Similar to how school involves classwork and homework, therapy can also involve in-person sessions and homework assignments.

If your therapist has assigned you homework, try to make time to do it. Completing it honestly can help you and your therapist gain insights into your emotional processes and overall progress. Most importantly, it can help you develop coping skills and practice them, which can boost your confidence, empower you, and make your therapeutic process more effective.

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Assigning Homework in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

It’s certainly true that therapy outcomes depend in part on the work taking place in each session. But for this progress to reach its full impact, clients need to use what they learn in therapy during their daily lives. 

Assigning therapy “homework” can help your clients practice new skills during the week. While many types of therapy may involve some form of weekly assignment, homework is a key component of cognitive behavior therapy. 

Types of Homework

Some clients may respond well to any type of homework, while others may struggle to complete or find benefit in certain assignments. It’s important for clients to step outside of their comfort zone in some ways. For example, it’s essential to learn to challenge unwanted thoughts and increase understanding of feelings and emotions, especially for people who struggle with emotional expression. 

But there isn’t just one way to achieve these goals. Finding the right type of homework for each client can make success more likely. 

There are many different types of therapy homework. Asking your client to practice breathing exercises when they feel anxious or stressed? That’s homework. Journaling about distressing thoughts and ways to challenge them, or keeping track of cognitive distortions ? Also homework.

Some clients may do well with different assignments each week, while others may have harder times with certain types of homework. For example:

• An artistic client may not get much from written exercises. They might, however, prefer to sketch or otherwise illustrate their mood, feelings, or reactions during the week. 
• Clients who struggle with or dislike reading may feel challenged by even plain-language articles. If you plan to assign educational materials, ask in your first session whether your client prefers audio or written media. 

When you give the assignment, take a few minutes to go over it with your client. Give an example of how to complete it and make sure they understand the process. You’ll also want to explain the purpose of the assignment. Someone who doesn’t see the point of a task may be less likely to put real effort into it. If you give a self-assessment worksheet early in the therapy process, you might say, “It can help to have a clear picture of where you believe you’re at right now. Later in therapy I’ll ask you to complete another assessment and we can compare the two to review what’s changed.” 

Mental Health Apps

Some people may also find apps a useful way to develop and practice emotional wellness coping skills outside of therapy. Therapy apps can help people track their moods, emotions, or other mental health symptoms. They can provide a platform to practice CBT or other therapy skills. They can also offer structured mindfulness meditations or help clients practice other grounding techniques. 

If you’re working with a client who’s interested in therapy apps, you might try using them in treatment. Just keep in mind that not all apps offer the same benefits. Some may have limitations, such as clunky or confusing interfaces and potential privacy concerns. It’s usually a good idea to check whether there’s any research providing support for—or against—a specific app before recommending it to a client. 

Trusted mental health sources, such as the American Psychological Association or Anxiety and Depression Association of America websites, may list some popular mental health apps, though they may not specifically endorse them. These resources can be a good starting place. Other organizations, including Northwestern University’s Center for Behavioral Intervention Technologies and the Defense Department of the United States, have developed their own research-backed mental health apps. 

You can also review apps yourself. Try out scenarios or options within the app to get to know how the app works and whether it might meet your client’s needs. This will put you in a position to answer their questions and help give them tips on getting the most out of the app. 

Benefits of Homework

Some of your clients may wonder why you’re assigning homework. After all, they signed up for therapy, not school. 

When clients ask about the benefits of therapy homework, you can point out how it provides an opportunity to put things learned in session into practice outside the therapy session. This helps people get used to using the new skills in their toolbox to work through issues that come up for them in their daily lives. More importantly, it teaches them they can use these skills on their own, when a therapist or other support person isn’t actively providing coaching or encouragement. This knowledge is an important aspect of therapy success. 

A 2010 review of 23 studies on homework in therapy found evidence to suggest that clients who completed therapy homework generally had better treatment outcomes. This review did have some limitations, such as not considering the therapeutic relationship or how clients felt about homework. But other research supports these findings, leading many mental health experts to support the use of therapy homework, particularly in CBT. Homework can be one of many effective tools in making therapy more successful. 

Improving Homework Compliance

You may eventually work with a client who shows little interest in homework and doesn’t complete the assignments. You know this could impede their progress in therapy, so you’ll probably want to bring this up in session and ask why they’re having difficulty with the homework. You can also try varying the types of homework you assign or asking if your client is interested in trying out a mental health app that can offer similar benefits outside your weekly sessions. 

When you ask a client about homework non-compliance, it’s important to do it in a way that doesn’t anger them, make them feel defensive, or otherwise damage the relationship you’re working to develop. Here are some tips for having this conversation:

• Let them know homework helps them practice their skills outside of therapy. In short, it’s helping them get more out of therapy (more value for their money) and may lead to more improvement, sometimes in a shorter period of time than one weekly session would alone. 
• Bring up the possibility of other types of homework. “If you don’t want to write anything down, would you want to try listening to a guided meditation or tips to help manage upsetting emotions?” 
• Ask about it, in a non-confrontational way. You might say something like, “Is something making it difficult for you to complete the homework assignments? How can I help make the process easier for you?” 

The prospect of homework in therapy may surprise some clients, but for many people, it’s an essential element of success. Those put off by the term “homework” may view “skills practice” or similar phrasing more favorably, so don’t feel afraid to call it something else. The important part is the work itself, not what you call it.    References:

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• ADAA reviewed mental health apps. (n.d.). Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Retrieved from https://adaa.org/finding-help/mobile-apps
• Mausbach, B. T., Moore, R., Roesch, S., Cardenas, V., & Patterson, T. L. (2010). The relationship between homework compliance and therapy outcomes: An updated meta-analysis. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 34 (5), 429-438. Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2939342
• Mental health apps. (n.d.). The American Institute of Stress. Retrieved from https://www.stress.org/mental-health-apps
• Novotney, A. (2016). Should you use an app to help that client? Monitor on Psychology, 47 (10), 64. Retrieved from https://www.apa.org/monitor/2016/11/client-app
• Tang, W, & Kreindler, D. (2017). Supporting homework compliance in cognitive behavioural therapy: Essential features of mobile apps. JMIR Mental Health, 4(2). Retrieved from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5481663

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Homework in CBT

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Homework assignments in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help your patients educate themselves further, collect thoughts, and modify their thinking.

Homework is not something that you just assign randomly. You should make sure you:

• tailor the homework to the patient
• provide a rationale for why the patient needs to do the homework
• uncover any obstacles that might prevent homework from being done (i.e. - busy work schedule, significant neurovegetative symptoms)

Types of homework

Types of homework assignments.

You should also decide the frequency of the homework should be assigned: should it be daily, weekly?

If your patient does not do homework, that’s OK! Explore as a team, in a non-judgmental way, to explore why the homework was not done. Here are some ways to increase adherence to homework:

• Tailor the assignments to the individual
• Provide a rationale for how and why the assignment might help
• Determine the homework collaboratively
• Try to start the homework during the session. This creates some momentum to continue doing the homework
• Set up systems to remember to do the assignments (phone reminders, sticky notes
• It is better to start with easier homework assignments and err on the side of caution
• They should be 90-100% confident they will be able to do this assignment
• Covert rehearsal - running through a thought experiment on a situation
• Change the assignment - It is far better to substitute an easier homework assignment that patients are likely to do than to have them establish a habit of not doing what they had agreed to in session
• Intellectual/emotional role play - “I’ll be the intellectual part of you; you be the emotional part. You argue as hard as you can against me so I can see all the arguments you’re using not to read your coping cards and start studying. You start.”

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Top 10 CBT Worksheets Websites

The best cognitive behavioural therapy resources, activities and assignments all in one place.

Hi, it’s Rosie here, Uncommon Knowledge’s content manager.  I’ve been hearing a lot from practitioners who use Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and are on the lookout for new resources, especially CBT worksheets.

So to flesh out our resources, I’ve had this list put together, which features ten of the best websites featuring CBT worksheets.

Edit: We’ve recently added our own free therapy worksheets section, including a range of CBT worksheets .

Where to find CBT worksheets

CBT  is one of the most widely used therapeutic treatment approaches in mental health today. Because it is an action-oriented approach, homework is a key aspect of the change process. And CBT tools such as worksheets, activity assignments, bibliotherapy and guided imagery can all be useful homework assignments.

But finding those clinically-sound, cost-effective and easy-to-access resources can be the therapist’s challenge. There’s not always time to sift through books or surf the ‘net looking for those CBT worksheets or teaching tools that are “just right”. Aside from staying on schedule, you want to spend time with your clients, helping them achieve their goals.

So here’s a list of ten of the best CBT resource sites for you to use as a reference point for your practice:

1. Therapist Aid

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The site contains a huge selection of CBT worksheets as well as videos, guides and other resources. ‘The ABC model of CBT’ is a particularly good video to help clients understand the relationship between their thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

2. Psychology Tools

Psychology Tools is another one of those really great sites that has been created by practitioners for practitioners. It was designed as a way to share materials among therapists. The site offers a number of CBT-specific articles, assessments and tools for clinical use. There is also a self-help section.

One of the strengths of this site is that it offers resources for several other therapies including ACT, DBT and EMDR. Therapists can also submit their own worksheets or other resources for consideration of inclusion on the website.

3. Excel At Life

Guided imagery and mindfulness meditation are often used as part of a CBT approach to treatment. This site offers a range of free audio downloads for a variety of needs. These downloads can be used in the office or as part of a homework assignment.

This site offers several CBT resources for the practitioner as well as the client seeking self-directed support including informative articles and forms such as a mood diary and various questionnaires. This site is exceptionally user-friendly.

4. Living CBT

This site offers a number of worksheets and tools including diary forms, action plans and a number of helpful self-statements that are great for sharing with clients. The tools are mostly in PDF and are easy to download. The site also offers several self-help books for purchase.

Aside from the self-help section, this site also has a Free CBT Therapist Resources section. The tools available here are similar to those found in the general section but some are more appropriate for use in the clinical setting.

5. Veronica Walsh’s CBT Blog

This site is a great little gem chock full of CBT resources and downloads. Worksheets cover everything from a CBT journaling guide to incorporating mindfulness to using CBT with cyberbullying. Spend a little time on this site and you’ll find all kinds of useful tools that you and your client can work with. The owner of this site has put a lot of work into making a plethora of resources available to the user.

6. Specialty Behavioral Health

This site offers a variety of worksheets for the practitioner as well as worksheets specifically for CBT. They are well-designed and easily adapted to a variety of clients. Two worksheets to check out are the ‘Ways to Challenge Your Thoughts’ and the ‘Procrastination Profiles’, as well as accompanying ‘Task Master Worksheet (for Procrastination)’. These are nicely done and would be particularly useful with the client struggling to understand thought patterns and challenging negative thinking.

7. GetSelfHelp

This website provides a number of CBT self-help and therapy resources, including downloadable worksheets, information sheets and CBT formulations.

One of the standouts of this site is the 40-page CBT-based self-help course. It’s free and chock full of information and tools to help your clients understand and implement changes. You can find the course here.

8. Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

This is a 52-page fully downloadable CBT workbook from the Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. It is full of client-friendly descriptions, activities and tools for setting and achieving goals. This workbook is the kind of tool that can be used by the therapist with a client or as a self-help tool for self-motivated clients.

9. Martin CBT

This site is often mentioned when the question of CBT resources comes up. While not as extensive an offering as some sites, the forms and tools found here are well-produced, immediately usable and user-friendly.

One of the highlights is the ‘Cycle of Maladaptive Behavior’ sheet. Clients don’t always understand the cycle and how their behaviours manifest. This worksheet does a good job of describing the cycle and how it unfolds. The site also offers an excellent handout with examples and descriptions of cognitive distortions. Definitely worth a visit!

10. EPISCenter

A list of CBT worksheets would not be complete without including a few child specific resources. CBT has been shown to be effective with children, especially in trauma work.

This workbook is an excellent resource for CBT and trauma work with children. There are relatively few tools specifically designed for children. This workbook is particularly well-constructed and child-friendly.

So there you have it. Ten of the best sites out there for CBT resources and tools. Are there more out there? You bet! There are lots of great resources out there for every level of need and every type of problem. But these sites represent some of the best of what’s out there and will get you started in working with your clients using CBT worksheets. You’ll have more time with your clients and your clients will benefit from having some of the best tools out there.

Update: This post was so popular with readers we added another! Read 10 More Top CBT Worksheets Websites here .

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Goal Setting Made Easy: Expert Therapy Homework Tips and Techniques

The importance of therapy homework.

Therapy homework plays a crucial role in the therapeutic process, providing clients with an opportunity to reinforce what they have learned during therapy sessions and work towards their goals outside of the therapeutic setting. By engaging in therapy homework, individuals can actively participate in their own growth and development.

Understanding the Purpose of Therapy Homework

The primary purpose of therapy homework is to extend the therapeutic process beyond the confines of the therapy session. It allows clients to apply the insights gained in therapy to their everyday lives, fostering long-lasting change and progress. Therapy homework serves as a bridge between therapy sessions, providing clients with a continuous and consistent means of working towards their goals.

Homework assignments are tailored to address specific therapeutic objectives and can vary widely depending on the client’s needs and goals. They can include activities such as journaling, practicing relaxation techniques, engaging in self-reflection exercises, or implementing problem-solving strategies. These assignments are designed to promote self-awareness, skill development, and personal growth.

Benefits of Therapy Homework for Goal Setting

Engaging in therapy homework offers several benefits for goal setting. Firstly, it allows clients to actively participate in their own treatment, empowering them to take ownership of their progress. By completing therapy homework assignments , individuals can gain a sense of control and agency in working towards their goals.

Additionally, therapy homework provides an opportunity to practice and reinforce the skills learned in therapy. Through consistent practice outside of therapy sessions, clients can enhance their coping strategies, communication skills, and self-regulation techniques. This reinforcement helps solidify new habits and behaviors, enabling clients to make sustainable changes in their lives.

Furthermore, therapy homework promotes self-reflection and self-awareness. By dedicating time to reflect on their thoughts, emotions, and experiences, clients can gain deeper insights into themselves and their patterns of behavior. This self-reflection facilitates personal growth and helps clients identify areas that require further attention and development.

By understanding the purpose and benefits of therapy homework, clients can fully embrace these assignments as valuable tools for their progress. It’s important to establish a routine, set realistic expectations, and track progress when engaging in therapy homework. Remember, therapy homework is an integral part of the therapeutic journey, facilitating personal growth and helping individuals achieve their goals.

Effective Goal Setting Techniques

When it comes to therapy homework,  effective goal setting  is essential for maximizing the benefits of the therapeutic process. Here are three techniques that can help individuals set and achieve their goals successfully:  SMART goals ,  breaking down goals into actionable steps , and  prioritizing goals .

SMART Goals

SMART goals are a widely recognized framework for goal setting. The acronym stands for Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Each component of the SMART framework provides clarity and structure to the goals, making them more attainable.

• Specific : Clearly define the goal by answering the questions: What do you want to achieve? Why is it important?
• Measurable : Set criteria or indicators to measure progress and determine when the goal is accomplished.
• Achievable : Ensure that the goal is realistic and attainable within the given resources and constraints.
• Relevant : Align the goal with your overall treatment plan and therapy objectives.
• Time-bound : Set a specific timeline or deadline to create a sense of urgency and establish accountability.

Using the SMART framework helps individuals create goals that are well-defined, trackable, and achievable. It enhances motivation and provides a roadmap for progress throughout the therapy journey.

Break Down Goals into Actionable Steps

Breaking down larger goals into smaller, actionable steps is a powerful technique for making progress and preventing overwhelm. By dividing a goal into manageable tasks, individuals can focus on one step at a time, building momentum and maintaining motivation.

For example, if the goal is to improve assertiveness skills, the steps could include:

• Research assertiveness techniques and strategies.
• Practice assertiveness in low-stakes situations.
• Gradually apply assertiveness skills in more challenging situations.
• Seek feedback and reflect on progress.
• Continuously refine and develop assertiveness skills.

By breaking down goals into actionable steps, individuals can take consistent and measurable actions toward achieving their desired outcomes.

Prioritizing Goals

In therapy, it’s common to have multiple goals that require attention. Prioritizing goals helps individuals focus their efforts and allocate resources effectively. It involves assessing the importance and urgency of each goal, considering the individual’s needs and circumstances.

Prioritizing goals can be done by considering the following factors:

• Relevance : Determine the goals that align most closely with the individual’s values, needs, and aspirations.
• Impact : Assess the potential positive impact that achieving a particular goal will have on the individual’s overall well-being.
• Urgency : Consider the time sensitivity of the goals and the immediate impact they may have on the individual’s life.
• Resources : Evaluate the availability of resources, such as time, energy, and support, that are required to work towards each goal.

By prioritizing goals, individuals can focus their energy on the most important and impactful areas of their personal growth and development.

Effective goal setting techniques, such as SMART goals, breaking down goals into actionable steps, and prioritizing goals, can empower individuals to make progress in therapy and achieve meaningful outcomes. By applying these techniques, individuals can enhance their therapy homework experience and optimize their personal growth journey.

Therapy Homework Tips

When it comes to therapy homework, there are several tips that can help individuals make the most out of their assignments. By incorporating these tips into their routine, they can enhance their progress and achieve their therapy goals more effectively. Here are some therapy homework tips to consider:

Establishing a Routine

Creating a consistent routine is essential for successful therapy homework completion. By setting aside dedicated time for therapy exercises, individuals can prioritize their self-improvement and maintain a sense of accountability. Whether it’s a specific time each day or certain days of the week, finding a routine that works best for them will ensure that therapy homework becomes a regular part of their life.

Setting Realistic Expectations

Setting realistic expectations is crucial when it comes to therapy homework. It’s important for individuals to understand that progress takes time and that change doesn’t happen overnight. By setting realistic goals and acknowledging that therapy is a gradual process, individuals can avoid feeling overwhelmed or discouraged. Remember, therapy homework is designed to support personal growth, and small steps forward are still steps in the right direction.

Tracking Progress and Celebrating Milestones

Tracking progress and celebrating milestones can be motivating and reinforce the benefits of therapy homework. Consider keeping a journal or using a tracking app to monitor progress over time. This allows individuals to reflect on their achievements and recognize the positive changes they’ve made. Celebrating milestones, whether big or small, helps to maintain motivation and encourages continued effort.

To support the tracking process, individuals may find it helpful to use worksheets or templates designed for therapy homework. These resources can aid in organizing thoughts, tracking progress, and providing structure to therapy exercises. For more ideas and resources, check out our article on  therapy homework worksheets .

By following these therapy homework tips, individuals can maximize the benefits of their therapy assignments and enhance their progress towards achieving their goals. Remember, therapy homework is an opportunity for personal growth and self-reflection, so approach it with dedication, openness, and a willingness to learn and change.

Techniques for Therapy Homework

Engaging in therapy homework can be a transformative experience on the path to personal growth and achieving therapy goals. As part of the therapeutic process, incorporating specific techniques into your therapy homework can enhance self-reflection, mindfulness, and personal development. Here are three effective techniques to consider:  journaling and reflection ,  mindfulness and meditation , and  visualization and affirmations .

Journaling and Reflection

Journaling and reflection are powerful tools that allow individuals to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences in a structured and introspective manner. By writing down your thoughts and feelings, you create space for self-expression and self-discovery. Journaling can help you gain clarity, process emotions, and identify patterns or triggers that may be impacting your well-being.

To incorporate journaling into your therapy homework, set aside dedicated time each day or week to write freely without judgment. You can explore various topics, such as your emotions, experiences, goals, or challenges. Journal prompts or worksheets can provide guidance and focus for your writing. For a comprehensive collection of therapy homework worksheets, visit our article on  therapy homework worksheets .

Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness and meditation techniques can foster self-awareness, reduce stress, and promote emotional well-being. These practices involve focusing your attention on the present moment, cultivating a non-judgmental attitude, and observing your thoughts and sensations without attachment.

Incorporating mindfulness and meditation into your therapy homework can help you cultivate a sense of calm and clarity, build resilience, and develop a greater understanding of your inner experiences. There are various mindfulness and meditation techniques you can explore, including focused breathing, body scan meditation, loving-kindness meditation, and guided visualizations. For more specific guidance on mindfulness techniques, see our article on  therapy homework for mindfulness .

Visualization and Affirmations

Visualization and affirmations are powerful techniques that harness the power of your imagination and positive self-talk. Visualization involves creating vivid mental images of desired outcomes or experiences, while affirmations are positive statements that reinforce self-belief and personal growth.

Incorporating visualization and affirmations into your therapy homework can help you clarify your goals, overcome obstacles, and reinforce positive thinking patterns. By visualizing the future you desire and using affirmations to challenge negative self-talk, you can enhance your motivation, confidence, and resilience. Experiment with guided visualization exercises and create personalized affirmations that resonate with your therapy goals and aspirations.

By incorporating these techniques into your therapy homework, you can deepen your self-awareness, promote personal growth, and enhance the therapeutic process. Remember, therapy homework is an opportunity for self-discovery, reflection, and practice outside of therapy sessions. Embrace these techniques as valuable tools on your journey towards achieving your therapy goals.

Overcoming Challenges

Even with the best intentions,  challenges  can arise when it comes to completing therapy homework. It’s important to recognize these obstacles and develop strategies to overcome them. Here are three common challenges faced during therapy homework and how to address them effectively.

Dealing with Procrastination

Procrastination is a common hurdle that can impede progress in completing therapy homework. Overcoming procrastination requires self-awareness and the implementation of effective strategies. Here are a few techniques to combat procrastination:

• Break tasks into smaller steps : Breaking down your therapy homework into smaller, manageable tasks can make them feel less overwhelming. This approach helps to minimize the feelings of procrastination and allows you to focus on one step at a time.
• Set deadlines and create a schedule : Establishing deadlines for each task can provide a sense of structure and accountability. Creating a schedule that allocates specific time slots for therapy homework can help you stay on track and avoid procrastination.
• Use positive reinforcement : Reward yourself after completing therapy homework tasks. This can be as simple as taking a short break to engage in an enjoyable activity or treating yourself to something you find motivating. Positive reinforcement can help you associate completing therapy homework with positive experiences, making it easier to overcome procrastination.

Seeking Support and Accountability

Sometimes, seeking support and accountability can greatly enhance your motivation and commitment to completing therapy homework. Consider the following strategies:

• Find an accountability partner : Engage a trusted friend, family member, or therapist as an accountability partner. Share your therapy homework goals and progress with them. Regular check-ins with your accountability partner can help you stay motivated and committed to completing your homework.
• Join a support group : Participating in a support group with individuals who are also completing therapy homework can provide an additional source of encouragement and support. Sharing experiences, challenges, and successes can help you stay motivated and gain insights from others’ perspectives.
• Utilize technology : Online platforms and apps provide tools that can assist you in tracking and managing your therapy homework. These resources often offer reminders, progress tracking, and even virtual support communities to help you stay accountable and motivated.

Adjusting Goals as Needed

While therapy homework is designed to support your progress, it’s important to be flexible and adaptable with your goals. Sometimes, adjustments may be necessary to ensure they remain relevant and attainable. Here are a few tips for adjusting goals:

• Regularly reassess your goals : Periodically review your therapy homework goals to evaluate their effectiveness and relevance. Determine if any modifications are needed based on your progress, changing circumstances, or new insights gained during therapy.
• Consult with your therapist : Discuss any concerns or challenges you encounter with your therapist. They can provide guidance and help you make informed decisions about adjusting your therapy homework goals to better align with your current needs and circumstances.
• Celebrate milestones and progress : Recognize and celebrate your achievements along the way. This positive reinforcement can help maintain motivation and provide a sense of accomplishment, even if adjustments to goals are necessary.

By addressing challenges such as procrastination, seeking support and accountability, and adjusting goals as needed, you can overcome obstacles and make the most of your therapy homework. Remember, therapy homework is a valuable tool in your journey towards personal growth and achieving your therapy goals. Stay committed, stay engaged, and embrace the opportunities for positive change.

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Did my therapist just give me homework?

Homework isn’t just something you deal with in school - it’s also a great tool that therapists use to help you work on a particular issue in between your sessions. If your therapist assigned a project or task for you to complete before your meeting, view it as a positive step in your overall outcome for therapy. Why? Homework serves as a way to build upon topics discussed within your hourly sessions so that you’ll be better able to develop behaviors that improve your mental health.

To help get the most out of your talk therapy, approach it as a collaborative effort and follow your agreed-upon plan for treatment. Your therapist might end your sessions with a task to work on or think about before your next meeting - these are activities or projects that have a specific purpose in mind. Some examples include: writing in a journal, practicing a dialogue technique, or making a list of things that make you feel stuck. It’s a very constructive way to get the most out of your working relationship, recognizing the fact that one hour a week is just the starting point to helping you meet your therapy goals.

When tasked with helping you break through a particular issue, some homework might require courage, but they’re designed to facilitate your growth. For example, someone who experiences social anxiety might be assigned the goal of talking to one new person at work that week. Provided by a skilled therapist and within the context of personal development, the benefit here is that whatever interaction happens - and how it makes you feel - can be processed and discussed in your next therapy session. Perhaps it can build greater confidence in the future and soften the social anxiety, or it might serve as a skill-building tool as you work with your therapist to brainstorm other ways of breaking the ice if the first was less than successful.

Much like any teacher, a therapist uses homework to improve your experience and help you get the most out of the working relationship between the two of you. Being patient, open, and willing to participate in the process is the hallmark of a positive therapeutic alliance and will only improve your chances that you’ll have a good outcome.

As you approach your homework with an open mind, be sure to communicate with your therapist about how the assignments are working for you. You might find that the between-sessions work is meaningful and useful. You might even come up with a suggestion for something else that you’d like to try in addition, and with your therapist’s support, perhaps even try something you’d be afraid to try on your own.

Even though there’s no A, Honor Roll or Spring Break after your therapy homework, it’s a valuable tool that many skilled therapists use and you’re wise to approach it with an open mind. As you build skills and begin to explore trouble spots, spending the time in between sessions to work on your therapy goals is the kind of collaborative effort that will fortify your mental health and help you feel empowered.

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We have mostly covered some of the biggest and most mainstream forms of therapy, including Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.

In this piece, our goal is to provide a look at some other available alternative forms of therapy. For each type of therapy, we’ll give a brief description and provide some exercises and activities that can be found in each.

We will cover reality therapy, couples and family therapy , occupational therapy, therapy for oppositional defiant disorder, therapy focusing on negative schemas, rational emotive behavior therapy, Imago therapy, and interpersonal therapy.

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Rather than focusing on acceptance and finding meaning in storytelling, reality therapy is focused on problem-solving and finding practical solutions for specific goals. The foundation of this type of therapy is the idea that our problems stem from disconnection from people in our lives, and that creating or mending these connections will help to solve them (William Glasser Institute, 2010).

The most important question in reality therapy is one that should be constantly asked:

“Is what I am doing getting me closer to the people I need?”

If this type of therapy sounds like one that could be useful to you or your clients, read on to learn about two worksheets that can help.

1. WDEP Questions Worksheet

“WDEP” stands for Wants, Doing, Evaluate, and Plan. These four components are integral to reality therapy, and this system is used by reality therapists everywhere. This approach helps clients discover what they want and what they are doing to obtain or achieve what they want, evaluate whether what they are doing will contribute to their goals or not, and plan ways to achieve their goals and change problematic behaviors or aspects of their life.

The worksheet is divided into these four sections with space to answer the questions listed for each component. The questions are as follows:

• What do you want rather than this issue?
• What does your ideal career, family life, relationship, etc. look like?
• What do your loved ones/friends want for you?
• What do you want to achieve from this therapy?
• What actions have you tried taking?
• When you behave this way, what thoughts are occurring in your head?
• What do you feel when you think these thoughts?
• How do these thoughts/actions impact your wellbeing?
• Are these actions taking you in your desired direction?
• Are you content with how things are?
• Is what you want attainable?
• Is viewing things this way helpful?
• What will you willingly change about your thoughts or actions to achieve this?
• When? How frequently? Where?
• Are you clear about what you will do? Is it realistic?
• How will you know you have achieved it?
• Can you start now? Is it in your control?
• How committed are you doing it?

For each component, the reader should seriously consider each question and write a description of how they are doing in each area.

Going through this worksheet can help the client identify what it is they really want, assess how they are progressing toward achieving what they want, and draft a plan to achieve their goals. This worksheet is specifically created for reality therapy, but it has wide-ranging applications. Anyone who is hoping to make a positive change will find valuable information by completing this worksheet.

If you’d like to give this exercise a try, click to download the WDEP Questions Worksheet .

2. Finding Discrepancies

This worksheet is designed to help people who are struggling with problematic behaviors, and as such it is useful in therapy for addictions. The goal of this exercise is to assist your client in finding discrepancies between the potential outcomes of both stopping and continuing.

A two-page worksheet, it is divided into several sections to be filled out by the client. Each section compares the impacts on the client’s life if they continue with the behavior, to their life if they stopped using. For each section, the client can note multiple aspects of their life in each scenario.

• The first section is “ Impacts on my future goals ”. Below this, there are two columns labeled “Impacts if I continue…” and “Impacts f I stop…” that are to be completed by the client.
• Next, the client is instructed to imagine the differences in their life with or without the behavior in terms of their physical or mental health.
• The third section is on how the problematic behavior affects their relationships with friends.
• The fourth section is dedicated to comparing the effects on their closest relationships with or without that behavior; these may be with family or with a significant other.
• In the fifth section, clients are instructed to compare the effects on their financial situation if they stop using vs. if they continue. For some people, this section alone can provoke a positive change!
• Finally, the worksheet ends with a look at the potential outcomes on your client’s education, personal, and professional development.

Filling out these different domains will give your clients insight into their current and ideal lives – without the problematic behavior.

Click here to see this worksheet for yourself or your clients.

These worksheets are specifically designed for use within couples, groups, and families.

1. About Your Partner

This worksheet can be an excellent icebreaker for two people in a relationship who are looking to make changes and solve relationship problems. It fosters lighthearted conversation, while reaffirms the couple’s connection and invites them to discover more about both themselves and the other person.

Use this worksheet to guide some relaxed ‘interviewing’ where each will take turns asking a question from each section below.

There are six types of category:

• Fun and Games – this looks at enjoyable things in your partner’s life, including what brings them happiness and brings about positive emotions;
• The Future – these questions help couples discover their partner’s dreams, hopes, and ambitions;
• You and Me – looking at their relationship together can encourage a couple to bond;
• Other People – some general discovery questions about the other person’s relationships besides the two of you;
• Careers – their professional aspirations, personal development, hopes for personal growth, and a little about their day-to-day; and
• Feelings – these items explore your partner’s deeper emotions, thoughts, and psychological experiences.

Discussing these topics can bring a feeling of closeness between partners. They can discover more about one another and share their hopes for a shared, positive future.

Download this worksheet here .

2. Good Qualities

One nice exercise for couples in therapy is to reflect on their significant other’s good qualities; particularly if they are struggling with conflict or similar difficulties.

This is a simple exercise that can motivate partners to work on those difficulties, as well as reconnect with the reasons they love one another. Each partner fills out four sections:

• The good qualities which first drew me to my significant other were …
• The most cherished memories of our time together include …
• I appreciate my partner because …
• My partner shows me they care by …

When helping clients with this sheet, encourage them to think of 3 items for each category. What are three reasons they appreciate their partner? Three ways they demonstrate show caring or affectionate behavior?

You’ll find this sheet here as a free PDF .

3. Inside and Outside

Inside and Outside is designed for families in therapy. Developed for children, it is a starting point for discussion of the results. Kids can use it to understand, in turn, how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are related – useful insight for dealing with family problems.

On this sheet, you’ll find a silhouette of a child. The six boxes surrounding the figure are easy for kids to fill in, with three per side to be filled separately. Ask the child to complete the sentence stem “ When I feel… ” with an emotion you would like to discuss.

The child then recalls a specific context where they felt this emotion and completes the left column of three boxes:

• I feel like this in my body…
• I behave this way …

After the child has completed these left-hand boxes, the worksheet invites them to imagine that the situation is the same, but their thoughts change.

With this new thought instead, they should work their way down the right-hand side boxes – thoughts, feelings, and behavior.

This aims to help children compare their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors when they are struggling with an emotion, and when they change their thoughts. As well as providing the talking point described above, it offers insight into how changed – ideally positive – thinking can impact on their emotions.

In this way, Inside and Outside enables parents and others to understand what a child is experiencing.

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While we tend to think of therapy in terms of counseling, psychiatry, and clinical psychology, there is also a whole separate realm of therapy: occupational therapy.

This type of therapy is intended to help people with more physical problems than psychological problems—although the two can often go hand in hand. Occupational therapy can help people dealing with illness, injury, or disability to improve their health and promote a greater quality of life .

Handwriting is one area where many people with physical difficulties may face many challenges. Handwriting requires several fine motor skills as well as visual perception skills (Therapy Fun Zone, 2017).

Read on to discover three worksheets that can help children improve their handwriting.

1. Decorating Cookies

This worksheet is intended for kids around the K3 or 5-year-old level, although it will be helpful to child who wants to improve their handwriting. Completing this worksheet is as simple as putting pencil to paper and decorating the cookies.

It might seem overly simplistic, but pre-handwriting movement practice involves following paths with a pencil. Done on a regular basis, it can have a large, positive impact on handwriting ability.

In this Decorating Cookies worksheet, you begin with some example dotted lines, which kids can follow to practice creating circles and waves. There are guide lines and a prompt for children to write about their favorite cookies, then the second page provides basic ‘cookie’ outlines that they can decorate freehand.

Children will likely find this worksheet fun and engaging as well as useful. If you’d like to download it and give it to your child or client, click here .

2. Snowman Hangman

This worksheet takes the original “hangman” game and adapts it for children. The rules are the same, but the picture to be drawn is a snowman rather than a hanging man (which might be a bit morbid for children).

Player One chooses a word, and player Two tries to guess the letters in the word before player One has a chance to draw and dress the whole snowman.

Below the instructions for drawing each section of the snowman and the space for the drawing is a small writing exercise, inviting kids to write three more words related to winter.

Snowman Hangman  will help the child to practice their writing and drawing skills while staying engaged and having fun.

3. What Does It Look Like Under the Sea?

This worksheet is a fun way for kids to practice both drawing and handwriting. It’s always easier to get kids to practice when they’re writing about something fun and using their imagination!

The worksheet asks a simple question: What does it look like under the sea?

Below this question, there are instructions for the child to imagine what the underwater world might look like and a space to draw what they imagine.

Below the drawing space, there is another instruction: for the child to write about their idea. They can write about what they think the ocean bed or marine life might look like, what animals or features it might include that would be difficult to draw, or anything else they are thinking about the topic.

You can view or download the worksheet here .

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Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD) is a disorder found in children that involves an ongoing pattern of “uncooperative, defiant, and hostile behavior toward authority figures” that interferes with daily functioning (American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, 2013).

This disorder can include symptoms like:

• Frequent tantrums
• Excessive arguing
• Deliberately upsetting or irritating others
• Being touchy or easily annoyed by others
• Mean and hateful talk when upset

If your child or client is suffering from ODD, these three worksheets may be able to help.

1. Making Good Decisions

This worksheet will help a child with ODD understand the importance of making good decisions, as well as the benefits and advantages that come with making good decisions.

This worksheet has seven sections for the child to fill in:

• Write down 3 decisions you’ve made in the past 24 hours.
• Here, write the best decision you believe you’ve ever made.
• In what ways did this ‘best decision’ impact you?
• Here, write the worst decision you believe you’ve ever made.
• In what ways did this ‘worst decision’ impact you?
• Write down 3 key decisions you’ll need to make as you get older.
• What decision are you most excited for as you grow up?

Completing this activity can help children work through their thoughts on making decisions, and hopefully, lead them to make good decisions that will benefit them.

Click to download this Making Good Decisions PDF .

2. Responsibility

It is important for all children to develop a foundation of responsibility, but it can be especially important and especially difficult for children with ODD. This worksheet can help teach them about responsibility and show them that responsibility is an important part of life.

There are seven sections to this worksheet with a question or instruction to list examples for each one.

The questions are:

• What does ‘being responsible’ mean?
• What kind of responsibilities do you have in school?
• What are some responsibilities you have at home?
• List some responsibilities you have in your neighborhood?
• Name some ways you show responsibility?
• List some situations where you do not show responsibility.
• What are some things you can do to show more responsibility?

Work through this Showing Responsibility activity with your child or client if they are struggling to answer the questions or having trouble focusing on them.

3. Something About Me

Sometimes children struggle with low self-esteem —causing them to lash out and behave in problematic ways. This worksheet can help them realize that they have good qualities and help them begin to appreciate them.

The worksheet includes seven boxes to fill in:

• My friends think I’m awesome because…
• My classmates say I’m great at…
• I feel very happy when I…
• Something that I’m really proud of is…
• I make my family happy when I…
• One unique thing about me is…

You can download and use the Something About Me with your own kids, students, or clients.

What is schema therapy? – Kati Morton

Schema-focused cognitive therapy, or schema therapy, is a kind of therapy that combines aspects of cognitive-behavioral , experiential, interpersonal, and psychoanalytic therapies into one comprehensive treatment approach (Pearl, n.d.). It is intended to help people who are struggling with negative patterns of thought, behavior, or both.

The name comes from the idea that through living our lives, we develop schemas, or patterns, that guide our thinking and feeling. We rarely even notice that we have these specific schemas, but we all do. The problem stems not from following a pattern, but from following a negative or maladaptive pattern.

Some of the most harmful schemas or patterns of belief revolve around one’s negative feelings towards or about the self (e.g., “I’m a bad person,” “I will never be happy,” or “I am not good enough.”).

This type of therapy is conducted in three phases:

• Assessment of the schemas
• Working on bringing emotional awareness to the schemas
• Making behavioral changes (Pearl, n.d.)

The Schema Therapy worksheet described below can help in one or all of these three phases, and can be used individually or with a therapist—it will likely be more effective when completed with a therapist.

Thought Record Worksheet

This worksheet can also help clients to identify some of the problematic thoughts they are having. There is space on this sheet for clients to write down thoughts that are troubling them. They can note when these occurred, and unpack them further in further detail in the next column.

It can be helpful when filling out this sheet to rate the perceived credibility of each thought as you record them, as well as the emotions that were associated with each.

The second column from the end is provided as a space where your client can come up with alternative thoughts, challenging the negative automatic thinking and the schemas they represent. You may find this list of cognitive distortions helpful when introducing your client to the exercise.

Lastly, your client is invited to reassess the perceived credibility of their original negative thought out of 100%. Ideally, coming up with an alternative will have helped to reduce this figure.

This exercise requires regular practice, but it is essential to help identify negative automatic thoughts you would like to stop.

Download and fill in this Thought Record Worksheet , or use it as a handout.

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This type of therapy focuses on solving emotional and behavioral problems to help people improve their quality of life.

It grew out of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and encourages a more action-oriented approach to addressing cognitive, emotional, and behavioral problems (Albert Ellis Institute, 2014).

As such, the worksheets for this type of therapy are often not exclusive to REBT, but can also be used for clients in CBT and other similar forms of therapy.

See the worksheets below to get some ideas about REBT exercises and activities.

1. Dysfunctional Thought Record

This worksheet is one that should be filled out over the course of a few days or even weeks, depending on how “wordy” the client is!

It is a structured journal in which the client can note their dysfunctional thoughts and spot a pattern.

It is divided into seven columns with space for writing about multiple events.

• In the first column, the client is to write down the date and time.
• In the second column, client describes the situation they were in.
• The third column is for writing down the automatic thought that arose.
• In column four, clients should note the associated emotions they felt.
• Column five is where the client should list any cognitive distortions that came up during this situation and automatic thoughts.
• In the next column, the client should brainstorm effective alternative thoughts that can fight the dysfunctional automatic thoughts.
• Finally, the seventh column is for writing down the outcome of the situation.

Keeping a record of these thoughts can help the client to organize their thoughts, make sense of the reaction they have in certain situations, and detect a pattern for the automatic negative thoughts.

Click to download the Dysfunctional Thought Record .

2. REBT Formulation

This is another worksheet that takes a rational approach—connecting a situation to the following response and comparing the outcome to the outcome if a more positive response occurred. REBT focuses on solving emotional problems before moving on to thought or behavior problems.

The worksheet differentiates between two types of emotional responses: unhealthy (or problematic) responses and healthy (or desired) responses.

In the first section, the client is instructed to describe an activating event. This is an event that provokes an emotional response. Four subsections are to be completed here:

• Describe the situation.
• Isolate the critical factor (what it was about the event that affected you).
• Notice and accept bodily sensations.
• Invent a symbol/metaphor for the experience (one that explains how it felt).

Next, the client will describe the problematic response.

The client is instructed to name the emotion, then list the thoughts and images associated with it, (i.e., what was happening in your mind during the event?) and the actions and intentions that followed (i.e., how you reacted or wanted to react).

Finally, the client should describe what a healthy response would look like.

First, there is space to name the emotion. Next, there is space to list the cognitive objectives (i.e., how you would need to think in order to feel this way) and the behavioral objectives (i.e., what you would need to do in order to feel this way).

This worksheet can help guide clients through a comparison of two distinct types of responses and help them see that the healthy response is the better one. It can also help to develop a plan to react in a healthy way more often.

Download this REBT Formulation Worksheet .

3. Logging Positive Beliefs

The Logging Positive Beliefs worksheet facilitates the confrontation of negative beliefs and automatic thoughts by using reason to replace old, self-critical beliefs with new, positive beliefs.

At the top of the worksheet, there are two bubbles. In the first, write down the problematic, old belief, and in the right-hand box, create a new belief to replace it.

Underneath the two beliefs is space to write down 10 pieces of evidence that support the new belief or is inconsistent with the old belief. These can be experiences you have had, something someone else has said to you, or anything else you can think of that supports the new belief or sheds doubt on the old belief.

Use this link to download the Logging Positive Beliefs worksheet.

It was developed as an alternative to more traditional methods of couples therapy and is based on facilitating effective dialogue.

Childhood experiences are important in this form of therapy, as imago therapy assumes a link between childhood relationships and adult relationships (Imago Relationships, 2016).

The main activity in Imago therapy is called the Dialogue, and combines three essential elements:

• Mirroring, or repeating your partner’s words back to them.
• Summarizing and expressing understanding of your partner’s words.
• Empathizing with your partner.

If this type of therapy intrigues you, check out the information sheet and worksheet described below to give it a try.

The Imago Dialogue 101

This resource is not a worksheet, but a guide on how to implement the Imago Dialogue into your relationship.

This guide will provide background on the Imago Dialogue, describe the difference between dialogue and discussion, and walk the reader through the three phases described above.

It also includes directions and some suggestions for specific phrases you can use in each phase.

Click  here to view or download this informational guide to the Imago Dialogue exercise.

The Imago Workup

This exercise is based on an Imago Workup exercise by therapist Dr. Pat Love, author of Imago Theory and the Psychology of Attraction (Love & Shulkin, 2001). It is a great way to prepare clients for thinking about how their childhood experiences have affected their adult relationships.

Part A requires the client to answer five questions or prompts:

• List three negative qualities of the people who brought you up.
• Now, think of three positive qualities of the same people.
• As a child, what was your greatest unmet desire from your caregivers?
• How did you want to feel as a child?
• How did you behave in response to frustration?

Next, the client is instructed to copy these answers into Part B, using them to complete the following statements:

• I am drawn to somebody who is…
• But I desire them to be…
• So I can receive…
• And so I can feel…
• However, I sometimes prevent myself from receiving the love I desire by…

Many clients may be surprised at how neatly their responses fit into the five unfinished statements. It’s no secret that our childhood has an effect on who we become and how we live and love as adults, but it can be surprising to see how big this effect can be.

Here’s the Imago Workup for download.

Unlike some of the other therapies we have described, interpersonal therapy (IPT) is a brief form of therapy that focuses on resolving interpersonal problems rather than individual problems and follows a very structured approach (Weissman, 2017).

IPT is based on the idea that attachments are integral to human development and flourishing, and that humans are happiest when they know there are trusted people they can turn to in times of trouble.

This type of therapy has been shown to be effective for depression, relationship problems, anxiety, eating disorders, and other problems in a variety of scenarios. It is a time-limited therapy (usually 12 to 16 weeks) that focuses on the issues the client is having connecting with others rather than on strictly internal problems. The goals are to eliminate or decrease the severity of symptoms, improve interpersonal functioning, and increase social support (Interpersonal Psychology Institute, 2017).

There are few worksheets for this type of therapy, but if you’d like to learn more about IPT you read our own article on Interpersonal Therapy .

For example, CBT is excellent for treating depression and anxiety, while DBT has been found to be effective for bipolar disorder, and a specific type of CBT called Exposure and Response Prevention is the best tool for treating OCD.

The best type of therapy is often dependent on the diagnosis, but there are some types of therapy that have proven especially effective for children.

According to the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry , the following types of therapies can be used in the specified situations:

• Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Can be applied to children dealing with mood problems, anxiety, or distorted thinking.
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Can be used with older adolescents with suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or borderline personality disorder.
• Family Therapy: Can be applied to whole families, including children or adolescents, parents, siblings, and grandparents.
• Play Therapy: Can be used with children to help them recognize, identify, and verbalize their feelings.
• Psychotherapy : Can apply to children to help understand what is driving their behavior and discover patterns of behavior.

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I hope this piece has given you a useful overview of the many different types of therapy available to you. Remember, if you try one and it doesn’t seem to help, there are many more that may better suit you!

Whether you are struggling with a DSM diagnosis, a new source of stress, or just the difficulties of everyday life, there is likely a type of therapy out there that will work for you.

Have you tried any of these types of therapy before? How did it go? Would you consider or reconsider any of them?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Thank you for reading!

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• Interpersonal Psychology Institute. (2017). About IPT . IPT Institute. Retrieved from https://iptinstitute.com/about-ipt/
• Love, P., & Shulkin, S. (2001). Imago theory and the psychology of attraction. The Family Journal, 9 (3), 246-249.
• Pearl, M. (n.d.). What is schema therapy? Schema Therapy Center of New Orleans. Retrieved from http://www.schematherapy-nola.com/what-is-schema-therapy
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• William Glasser Institute. (2010). Reality therapy . WGI US. Retrieved from http://www.wglasser.com/the-glasser-approach/reality-therapy

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