Skill repetition
Revisit one assigned skill during the week instead of relying on memory alone after the session ends.
Therapist Adjunct
DBT Homework App for Between-Session Practice
WithMarsha works well as a DBT homework app when the goal is simple: help clients revisit skills, follow through between sessions, and arrive with more usable reflection than “I forgot what happened.”
Quick answer
What should a DBT homework app do well?
A useful DBT homework app should make one assigned skill easier to revisit in real life. That means structured prompts, low-friction reflection, and enough guidance that homework survives the week between sessions.
Prompted reflection
Use short guided reflections so clients can capture what happened without staring at a blank journal page.
Boundaries and clarity
Keep the app positioned as psychoeducation and homework reinforcement, not therapy or crisis support.
Good homework-app use cases
- One-skill assignments like STOP, DEAR MAN, or Wise Mind.
- Brief evening reflections tied to specific weekly stressors.
- Homework support for clients who lose momentum outside the therapy room.
- Between-session reinforcement that complements worksheets instead of replacing them.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a DBT homework app?
A DBT homework app is a structured between-session practice tool that helps clients revisit assigned skills, complete guided reflections, and keep DBT homework usable in daily life.
Can therapists recommend a DBT homework app?
Yes. Therapists often recommend a DBT homework app when it is positioned as psychoeducation and skill reinforcement rather than therapy, crisis care, or treatment planning.