Handbook of Homework Assignments in Psychotherapy

Handbook of Homework Assignments in Psychotherapy
Author: Nikolaos Kazantzis
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2006-12-11
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0387296816

This handbook is the first resource for the practicing clinician that addresses the role of homework – patients’ between-session activities - across major therapeutic paradigms and complex clinical problems. The book opens with a series of practice-orientated chapters on the role of homework in different psychotherapies. A wide range of psychotherapy approaches are covered, each illustrated with clinical examples. The book includes valuable coverage of complex and chronic disorders. Novice and seasoned psychotherapists from all training backgrounds will find useful ideas in this volume.

Using Homework Assignments in Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Using Homework Assignments in Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Author: Nikolaos Kazantzis
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 770
Release: 2005-12-05
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1135936897

Homework is a central feature of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), given its educational emphasis. This new text is a comprehensive guide for administering assignments. The first part of the text offers essential introductory material, a comprehensive review of the theoretical and empirical support for the use of homework, models for practice, and systems for evaluating client compliance and therapist competence in administering assignments. Part two focuses on the role of homework in cognitive therapy, demonstrating successful methods of integration and discussing solutions to common barriers. Rather than offering one-size-fits-all, pre-designed tasks, this book illustrates application of a model with detailed case study and recommendations for adjusting administration methods for particular problems and specific client populations. Over the last nine chapters, homework administration is described within cognitive and behavioral therapy for anxiety and depression, chronic pain, delusions and hallucinations, obsessions and compulsions, marital and sexual problems, personality disorders, children and adolescents, group and family therapy, and older adults. Readers are provided with a full range of knowledge to successfully incorporate individualized homework assignments into their practice to maximize the proven long-term benefits of CBT.

Using Homework in Psychotherapy

Using Homework in Psychotherapy
Author: Michael A. Tompkins
Publisher: Guilford Press
Total Pages: 308
Release: 2004-07-05
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781593850494

A step-by-step guide for therapists who want to start implementing homework or to increase the effectiveness of assignments, this hands-on book is ideal for clinicians from any theoretical orientation. Presented are creative strategies for developing meaningful homework assignments, enhancing compliance, and overcoming typical homework obstacles. Nearly 50 reproducible forms are featured along with detailed recommendations for using them to accomplish five broad therapeutic goals: increasing awareness, scheduling activities, improving emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, and testing assumptions. Also provided are tips for working with special populations, including adolescents, older adults, couples, and clients with severe depression or anxiety. Bursting with helpful tools, tips, and examples, the volume is designed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" format with lay-flat binding for ease of photocopying.

Using Homework Assignments in Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Using Homework Assignments in Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Author: Nikolaos Kazantzis
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 382
Release: 2005-12-05
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1135936900

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."--Jacket

A Practitioner's Guide to Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

A Practitioner's Guide to Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Author: Raymond A. DiGiuseppe
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 411
Release: 2013-07-10
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0199908184

Extensively updated to include clinical findings over the last two decades, this third edition of A Practitioner's Guide to Rational-Emotive Behavior Therapy reviews the philosophy, theory, and clinical practice of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). This model is based on the work of Albert Ellis, who had an enormous influence on the field of psychotherapy over his 50 years of practice and scholarly writing. Designed for both therapists-in-training and seasoned professionals, this practical treatment manual and guide introduces the basic principles of rational-emotive behavior therapy, explains general therapeutic strategies, and offers many illustrative dialogues between therapist and patient. The volume breaks down each stage of therapy to present the exact procedures and skills therapists need, and numerous case studies illustrate how to use these skills. The authors describe both technical and specific strategic interventions, and they stress taking an integrative approach. The importance of building a therapeutic alliance and the use of cognitive, emotive, evocative, imaginal, and behavioral interventions serves as the unifying theme of the approach. Intervention models are presented for the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, personality disorders, and addictions. Psychologists, clinical social workers, mental health counselors, psychotherapists, and students and trainees in these areas will find this book useful in learning to apply rational-emotive behavior therapy in practice.

Adult Psychotherapy Homework Planner

Adult Psychotherapy Homework Planner
Author: David J. Berghuis
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 346
Release: 2011-03-01
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1118046366

PracticePlanners? The Bestselling treatment planning system for mental health professionals Features new and updated assignments and exercises to meet the changing needs of mental health professionals The Adult Psychotherapy Homework Planner, Second Edition provides you with an array of ready-to-use, between-session assignments designed to fit virtually every therapeutic mode. This easy-to-use sourcebook features: * 79 ready-to-copy exercises covering the most common issues encountered by adult clients, including such problems as chemical dependence, grief, financial stress, and low self-esteem * A quick-reference format--the interactive assignments are grouped by behavioral problems including anxiety, sleep disturbance, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, dissociation, and eating disorders * Expert guidance on how and when to make the most efficient use of the exercises * Assignments that are cross-referenced to The Complete Adult Psychotherapy Treatment Planner, Fourth Edition--so you can quickly identify the right exercise for a given situation or problem * A CD-ROM that contains all the exercises in a word processing format--allowing you to customize them to suit you and your clients' unique styles and needs Additional resources in the PracticePlanners? series: Treatment Planners cover all the necessary elements for developing formal treatment plans, including detailed problem definitions, long-term goals, short-term objectives, therapeutic interventions, and DSM diagnoses. Progress Notes Planners contain complete, prewritten progress notes for each presenting problem in the companion Treatment Planners. For more information on our PracticePlanners? products, including our full line of Treatment Planners, visit us on the Web at: www.wiley.com/practiceplanners

MIXED NUTS

MIXED NUTS
Author: Rick Cormier
Publisher:
Total Pages: 300
Release: 2016-04-21
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9780997472103

"Highly irreverent, but filled with wisdom and infused with deep caring, Mixed Nuts is a memoir of a life working in psychotherapy." "Some people assume that all therapists are new-agey hand-holders who just listen and nod like bobbleheads, then suggest an astrology reading, a gluten-free diet, and your choice of complimentary love flower or polished healing stone on your way out the door. That's not me. My job is to help fix what's broken." Speaking to the layperson and the practitioner alike, even Rick's signature humor can't hide his deep understanding of mental illness, his desire to help heal it quickly and effectively, and his pragmatic and often creative approach to treatment."

Family Therapy Homework Planner

Family Therapy Homework Planner
Author: Louis J. Bevilacqua
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2016-03-14
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1119246482

Contains 78 ready-to-copy homework assignments that can be used to facilitate family therapy Homework assignments and exercises are keyed to the behaviorally based presenting problems from The Family Therapy Treatment Planner, Second Edition Assignments are available online for quick customization Features new and updated assignments and exercises to meet the changing needs of mental health professionals The Family Therapy Homework Planner, Second Edition provides you with an array of ready-to-use, between- session assignments designed to fit virtually every therapeutic mode. This easy-to-use sourcebook features: New and updated homework assignments consistent with evidence-based therapies and grouped by presenting problems including adoption, communication issues, interracial family problems, sexual abuse, and school concerns 78 ready-to-copy exercises covering the most common issues encountered by families in therapy, such as family-of-origin interference, depression in family members, divorce, financial conflict, adolescent and parent conflicts, traumatic life events, and dependency issues Expert guidance on how and when to make the most efficient use of the exercises Assignments that are cross-referenced to The Family Therapy Treatment Planner, Second Edition—so you can quickly identify the right exercise for a given situation or problem All exercises are available online for you to download and customize to suit you and your clients' unique styles and needs For more information on our PracticePlanners® products, including our full line of Treatment Planners, visit us on the Web at www.wiley.com/practiceplanners

The Therapist's Notebook, Volume 2

The Therapist's Notebook, Volume 2
Author: Lorna L. Hecker
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2007
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0789028026

The Therapist's Notebook, Volume 2: More Homework, Handouts, and Activities for Use in Psychotherapy, is the updated classic that provides mental health clinicians with hands-on tools to use in daily practice. This essential resource includes helpful homework assignments, reproducible handouts, and activities and interventions that can be applied to a wide variety of client and client problems. Useful case studies illustrate how the activities can be effectively applied. The book employs a consistent chapter format, making finding the 'right' activity easy.