Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy supports personal growth and the development of healthy relationships by meeting your emotional needs and repairing dysfunctional cycles.
Problems Treated with Schema Therapy
Personality and Relationship Problems
- Borderline personality disorder
- Narcissistic personality traits
- Chronic relationship problems
- Insecure attachment patterns
- Emotional dysregulation
Childhood-Origin Problems
- Childhood traumas
- History of neglect and abuse
- Chronic depression
- Self-worth problems
- Fear of abandonment
Schema Assessment
Early maladaptive schemas are identified using the Young Schema Questionnaire. Childhood history, family dynamics, and current life patterns are evaluated comprehensively.
Early Maladaptive Schemas
Discovery and analysis of 18 core schemas
Schema Modes
Different emotional states and reaction patterns
Childhood Analysis
Past experiences and family dynamics
Schema Therapy Methods
Emotional Experience Technique
Through the exploration and repair of unmet early emotional needs, reconnection with the individual's vulnerable inner child mode is established. Deep processing and re-experiencing of emotional experiences are facilitated.
Cognitive Techniques
The aim is to question and rationally restructure the negative core beliefs related to dysfunctional early maladaptive schemas. Cognitive reframing strategies such as evidence analysis and developing alternative perspectives are applied.
Relational Techniques
Within the framework of the therapeutic relationship, the client is enabled to experience a safe and healthy attachment through limited reparenting. The focus is on reinforcing healthy boundary setting and the skills needed to establish safe, adaptive relationships.
Schema Work and Transformation
Daily Life Work
- Keeping a schema diary
- Recognizing trigger situations
- Inner child dialogue exercises
- Developing healthy adult
Relationship Skills
- Boundary setting practices
- Expressing emotional needs
- Secure attachment experiences
- Developing self-compassion
Lasting Schema Change
Schema therapy is a long-term process. Changing deep-rooted patterns requires patience and determination.
Schema Activation Signs
- • Intense emotional reactions
- • Return to old patterns
- • Problems in relationships
- • Giving childish reactions
Healthy Coping
- • Activating healthy adult mode
- • Showing self-compassion and patience
- • Utilizing support network
- • Continuing schema work
Treatment Advantages
Discovery and transformation of early maladaptive schemas
Specialized approach for personality disorders
Healing of childhood traumas