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  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Behavioral Therapy

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  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) effectiveness is linked to skill development.
  • A skill-enhanced version of CBT (CBT-SE) was developed to maximize skill acquisition.
  • Homework is central to CBT, with an even greater emphasis in CBT-SE.

Observation:

  • A single client's 12-week course of CBT-SE was examined.
  • The client demonstrated rapid development of CBT skills early in treatment.
  • The client achieved enduring reductions in symptoms.

Findings:

  • CBT-SE facilitated rapid skill development and mastery.
  • A strong focus on skill development, supported by homework, yielded significant benefits.
  • The client's experience underscores the value of targeted skill-building strategies.

Implications:

  • Skill-enhanced CBT approaches, including homework, can be highly effective.
  • Fostering CBT skill development is crucial for therapeutic success.
  • In-session and homework strategies should prioritize skill acquisition and maintenance.