Approaches for tailoring between-session mental health therapy activities
Bruna Oewel,
Patricia Anne Arean,
Elena Agapie
Abstract:Mental health activities conducted by patients between therapy sessions (or “therapy homework”) are a component of addressing anxiety and depression. However, to be effective, therapy homework must be tailored to the client’s needs to address the numerous barriers they encounter in everyday life. In this study, we analyze how therapists and clients tailor therapy homework to their client’s needs. We interviewed 13 therapists and 14 clients about their experiences tailoring and engaging in therapy homework. We … Show more
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