Conclusion
As these two case studies illustrate, homework is absolutely essential to the effective use of CBT in the treatment of eating disorders and in the prevention of relapse. Adherence to homework assignments, including difficult assignments that provoke anxiety, is best achieved in the context of a strong relationship in which clients understand the rationale for the assignment and are able to articulate in their own words how the assignment may help them. Research should help develop ever more effective homework assignments and ever more effective means of enhancing adherence to help patients recover and stay well.
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Schlam, T.R., Wilson, G.T. (2007). Eating Disorders. In: Kazantzis, N., LĽAbate, L. (eds) Handbook of Homework Assignments in Psychotherapy. Springer, Boston, MA . https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-29681-4_17
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