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Modifying therapeutic homework for patients with personality disorders.
Arthur Freeman1, Brad Rosenfield
1Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, USA. artcbt@aol.com
Journal of Clinical Psychology
|April 23, 2002
Summary
Assigning between-session homework is crucial for generalizing psychotherapy gains, especially for individuals with personality disorders. This article explores adapting homework and overcoming patient resistance for better therapeutic outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychotherapy Research
Background:
- Generalizing therapeutic gains to daily life is a primary goal of psychotherapy.
- Between-session homework is an effective strategy for skill generalization.
- Homework is essential for treating personality disorders due to their chronic nature.
Observation:
- Personality disorders present persistent, chronic, and pervasive challenges.
- Adapting therapeutic homework is necessary for this population.
- Patient resistance to homework is a common obstacle.
Findings:
- This article reviews literature and provides case examples for modifying homework for personality-disordered patients.
- Techniques for overcoming patient resistance are discussed.
Implications:
- Tailoring homework assignments can enhance treatment efficacy for personality disorders.
- Addressing resistance is key to successful homework completion and skill generalization.
- Modified homework strategies can improve therapeutic outcomes for individuals with personality disorders.