boostersessies

Boostersessies, or booster sessions, are follow-up meetings intended to reinforce and sustain the benefits of an initial intervention. They are designed to help individuals apply new skills, maintain behavior change, and prevent relapse over time.

The approach is used across disciplines, including psychotherapy, chronic disease management, education, and workplace training. In psychotherapy, booster sessions may occur after cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, or other modalities to help clients consolidate strategies, monitor symptoms, and address emerging challenges. In medical and public health contexts, they may support medication adherence, self-management of conditions, or preventive counseling. In educational or workplace settings, boosters can reinforce learned techniques and sustain performance improvements.

A typical booster plan involves a small number of sessions scheduled after the initial treatment phase, with content focused on review of key skills, goal adjustment, problem-solving, and monitoring of progress. Sessions may be delivered individually or in groups and can be in person or via telehealth. Supplementary materials, such as worksheets or digital reminders, may accompany the sessions.

Evidence for boostersessies shows mixed results, with clearer benefits in some conditions and marginal gains in others. Effectiveness often depends on the quality of the initial intervention, the target behavior, and patient engagement. Practical considerations include costs, access, and tailoring to individual risk of relapse. Telehealth can enhance reach and flexibility.

Related concepts include maintenance therapy, relapse prevention, and follow-up programs.