About Schema Therapy
Schema therapy was developed from traditional cognitive therapy by Dr. Jeffrey Young and colleagues over the last 20 years. It can be either long-term or short-term.
Schema Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that addresses deeply ingrained and enduring emotional and behavioral patterns, known as "schemas." These schemas, often rooted in childhood experiences, can lead to difficulties in relationships, work, and overall well-being. The emphasis is on combating patterns of thoughts, which can impact negatively on you for your entire life. Techniques have been developed for weakening these thinking patterns and solving the related problems.
Successful Schema Therapy involves a collaborative process between therapist and client. Therapists actively listen, validate client experiences, and help them identify and understand their core schemas. Techniques like cognitive restructuring, behavioral experiments, and chair work are used to challenge maladaptive schemas and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Therapists also teach clients to identify and challenge automatic thoughts that reinforce their schemas. By fostering self-compassion and developing healthier coping strategies, Schema Therapy empowers individuals to break free from limiting patterns and build more fulfilling lives.
Dr. Young and Dr. Bricker, together, wrote an article called A Client's Guide to Schema Therapy.
Read more about Schema Therapy in Archives of General Psychiatry.
FOR HELP WITH:
Anxiety
Workstress
Addictions
Communication
Interpersonal Problems
Psychosomatic Problems