Therapy shouldn't be a "punishment" - it is an opportunity to heal, to make changes for the better. I don't know how old you are but if you have chores that are expected of you, then you should just get them done so you can do other things that you like.
I have two young boys and I have found that it helps them get chores done when the chores are clearly defined and there is a set time that they are done. For example, feed the dog. The dog gets fed upon arrival home from school. It is pretty much the same time every day except for the weekends. On the weekends I help them remember by reminding them it is time to feed the dog. I do that because the routine is different and they do not have a way to "remember".
Sometimes there are big chores like clean out the garage. That is something planned a few days in advance and it is expected to take x number of hour(s) on a given sat or sun. It is a planned event.
Perhaps if your chores are the kind that can be scheduled or have to be done on a regular basis you could ask your therapst to help you put a plan together that will help you stay on track.
I would think that your dad could work with you on that plan .. afterall, you dad is your parent.
good luck
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