Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Older Adults: Practical Guidelines for the Use of Homework Assignments

Nikolaos Kazantzis, Nancy A. Pachana, David L. Secker

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Abstract

There is emerging evidence to support the effectiveness of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for older adults. However, there are a number of clinical difficulties that practitioners often encounter when using homework assignments with the older adult population. In this article, we provide a brief summary of the research findings on homework in CBT, review common obstacles to the use of homework, and provide concrete suggestions for the adaptation of homework assignments to increase their potential effectiveness with older adults. We also describe several types of homework assignments that may be most helpful, augmenting these suggestions with clinical examples.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)324-332
Number of pages9
JournalCognitive and Behavioral Practice
Volume10
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2003
Externally publishedYes

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