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Understanding the space between sessions

Plain-language explainers on therapy and mental wellbeing, drawn from established clinical research and the work of leading practitioners.

These articles are general educational summaries of widely published research and clinical frameworks. They are not medical advice, and Cove is not a licensed therapist or medical provider. For guidance about your own situation, talk with a qualified professional.

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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.

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The evidence

Why 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.

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Explained

Grounding 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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Support between appointments

Cove is a voice companion for the space between sessions. Call from any phone, day or night. It's designed to support the work you do with your therapist — never to replace it, and it is not a crisis service.

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