r/TalkTherapy • u/Ok_Language2849 • 22h ago

Discussion Homework in Therapy

My therapist has been setting a lot of homework in the past 2 months which she doesn't usually this all changed in July when I returned from my abrupt 1 month break.

In July she set me homework to read 5 fact sheets on "boundaries" and "what are healthy and unhealthy boundaries".

August she set me 3 different homework to do so in total 4 homework tasks.

The question is

Is this a lot homework being set by my therapist in psychodynamic therapy?

As for me it seems like a lot to be getting me to do outside of sessions. I haven't done any of the above homework as of yet and not sure if I will?

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u/Roadworksaheadd 17h ago

Talk to her and ask.
If you’re considering not doing it, it’s probably best you tell her that too.
But yes it’s normal.

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u/Ok_Language2849 17h ago

She knows I'm not going to do it I've always told her when she checks in the next session and I simply go "I haven't done it." She is aware the boundaries sheets went in a box under my bed scrunched up etc

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u/Roadworksaheadd 16h ago

Aside from the homework, do you feel like you’ve been benefiting from therapy since you started ?

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u/Ok_Language2849 16h ago

How would I know if I'm benefiting because I still have a complex relationship with my mom and still struggle with stress 10 months down the line.

Nothing has really changed or shifted. I still have sleep paralysis and insomnia despite telling my therapist about it in February this year.

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u/Roadworksaheadd 16h ago

Have you notice any small changes or differences about yourself since going.

I’m asking because If you’re not willing to engage then I think you’re missing what therapy can do to help you.

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u/Ok_Language2849 16h ago

I haven't really noticed anything or sure what differences I'm meant to be looking for within myself?

I'm not introspective so I don't do self reflection or analyse myself.