The Use of Homework in Behavior Therapy for Anxiety Disorders

In this article, the authors discuss the role of homework in behavior therapy for the anxiety disorders. First, the authors describe the essential components of behavior therapy that include exposure to feared consequences and cessation of all avoidance behaviors. Then, the authors briefly review th...

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Published in:Journal of psychotherapy integration 2006-06, Vol.16 (2), p.128-139
Main Authors: Huppert, Jonathan D, Roth Ledley, Deborah, Foa, Edna B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety Disorders
Avoidance
Avoidance behaviour
Behavior Therapy
Compliance
Consequence
Exposure
Fear
Homework
Human
Psychotherapeutic Techniques
Self-Monitoring
Therapy
Treatment Compliance
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Summary:In this article, the authors discuss the role of homework in behavior therapy for the anxiety disorders. First, the authors describe the essential components of behavior therapy that include exposure to feared consequences and cessation of all avoidance behaviors. Then, the authors briefly review the literature on the relationship between homework compliance and treatment outcome. Next, the authors discuss the way that homework is used in terms of self-monitoring and exposure exercises during the course of treatment. Finally, the authors discuss the practicalities of encouraging homework compliance and managing noncompliance.
ISSN:1053-0479
1573-3696
DOI:10.1037/1053-0479.16.2.128