In the area of brief therapy, the time between sessions is an important component of the treatment process. Therapists must supply clients with activities that will focus their attention on the treatment process and their specific issues. This is particularly helpful in family therapy, where clients routinely interact with each other. More Reviews and Recommendations

LOUIS J. BEVILACQUA, MEd, NCC, is a National Board Certified Counselor and Clinical Director and Cofounder of Connections Adolescent and Family Care. FRANK M. DATTILIO, PhD, ABPP, is a clinical psychologist and Clinical Director of the Center for Integrative Psychotherapy. He is the coauthor of The Family Therapy Treatment Planner.

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