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Using Homework Assignments in Psychotherapy: Differences by Theoretical Orientation and Professional Training?

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 July 2006

Nikolaos Kazantzis ,
Robbie Busch ,
Kevin R. Ronan  and
Paul L. Merrick
Nikolaos Kazantzis
Affiliation:
Centre for Psychology, Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
Robbie Busch
Affiliation:
Massey University, Palmerston North, New Zealand
Kevin R. Ronan
Affiliation:
Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Australia
Paul L. Merrick
Affiliation:
Massey University, Auckland, New Zealand
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Abstract

Prior research has shown that psychology-trained practitioners use homework assignments, but no prior research has sought to survey the clinical practice of other mental health professionals. Three hundred and thirty-three mental health professionals from counselling, medical, nursing, psychology, and social work training backgrounds were surveyed regarding their use of homework assignments in psychotherapy. The vast majority of the sample (83%) reported the use of homework assignments, and those practising cognitive-behavioural therapy indicated a greater frequency and degree of specificity in assigning homework. However, it was noteworthy that all theoretical and professional groups in the present study reported some use of homework assignments.

Keywords

Homework assignmentspsychotherapytherapypractitioner survey
Type
Research Article
Information
Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy , Volume 35 , Issue 1 , January 2007 , pp. 121 - 128
Copyright
2006 British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

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