Beyond the Therapy Session: Making Homework Work for Your Clients
One of the most common questions I hear from therapists—new and seasoned alike—is: “What kind of homework should I give my client?”
The answer isn’t one-size-fits-all. But when homework is done well, it becomes a bridge between the therapy hour and real life—a way for clients to integrate insights, try new behaviors, and experience change beyond the walls of your office (or screen).
That’s exactly why I created my new self-paced course:
Beyond the Therapy Session: Maximizing Treatment Progress with Homework Assignments
This training is designed for therapists who want to deepen clinical impact, increase client engagement, and build confidence in assigning meaningful, individualized, trauma-informed homework.
Why Homework Matters in Therapy
Homework isn’t just a checkbox. It’s a clinical tool. When thoughtfully chosen, assignments can:
Reinforce therapeutic goals
Increase insight and agency
Expand emotional regulation skills
Support behavior change
Deepen the therapeutic alliance
Yet so many of us weren’t taught how to actually assign homework effectively—or how to troubleshoot when it doesn’t get done.
What You’ll Learn in This Self-Study Course
In this workshop, I walk you through the art and science of assigning homework that lands well for your clients. Whether you’re rooted in CBT, DBT, IFS, EMDR, ACT, trauma-informed care, or an integrative approach, you’ll learn:
How to design effective, client-centered homework assignments
Strategies to tailor homework to your client’s needs, stage of treatment, and goals
Creative ideas across therapeutic modalities—from journaling prompts and embodiment exercises to thought logs and inter-session practices
How to create trauma-informed homework that supports nervous system regulation and avoids overwhelm or retraumatization
What to do when clients don’t do their homework, including tips for exploring resistance and co-creating more accessible alternatives
By the end of the course, you’ll walk away with a ready-to-use toolkit of clinical strategies and renewed clarity around how to use between-session work to support your clients’ healing journey.
Who This Is For
This course is perfect for:
Therapists, counselors, and social workers looking for fresh clinical tools
Clinicians who want to feel more confident in assigning and following up on homework
Providers working with trauma survivors and seeking safer, more attuned approaches
Anyone who wants to enhance therapy outcomes and increase treatment engagement
Whether you're just starting out or looking to refresh your skills, this self-paced course offers practical strategies you can begin using right away.
Let’s Go Beyond the Session
Therapy doesn’t have to end at the 50-minute mark. Let’s support clients in making meaningful progress between sessions—with homework that’s supportive, realistic, and clinically sound.
Ready to take your practice to the next level?
Join me for this engaging, practical training and start integrating homework assignments that actually work.
Enroll now and expand your therapy toolbox:
Click here to join the self-paced course
