The time between therapy sessions: what the research says
Clinicians have long argued that much of therapy's progress happens between appointments. We look at what the research and leading practitioners say about why that in-between time matters — and the practices therapists commonly point to.
Read the explainer The evidenceWhy therapy homework works, according to the research
Studies consistently link between-session practice with better outcomes. We summarise what the evidence shows, why clinicians consider it core to treatment, and the obstacles researchers say get in the way.
Read more ExplainedGrounding techniques, explained
Grounding techniques are widely taught in therapies like CBT and DBT. We explain what they are, where they come from, and how clinicians typically describe them — so the terms your therapist uses make sense.
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