Our Treatments
Schema Therapy
Schema therapy addresses deeply rooted patterns from childhood that continue to cause problems in adulthood. Effective for personality pathology and complex complaints.
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What is Schema Therapy?
Schema therapy is an integrative psychotherapy developed by Jeffrey Young, building on cognitive behavioural therapy. It focuses on deeply rooted patterns, called schemas, that develop in childhood and adolescence as a result of unmet basic needs. These schemas can manifest as persistent patterns of thinking, feeling, acting and relating that cause problems in adult life. Schema therapy combines elements of CBT, attachment theory, gestalt therapy and object relations theory. It is particularly effective for personality disorders and complex, chronic complaints.
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How does Schema Therapy work?
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Together we map your schemas and the modes (states of mind) that accompany them. We look at how these patterns developed in your past.
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Using a variety of techniques, including imagery rescripting, chair work and limited reparenting, we work on healing the underlying needs and changing unhelpful patterns.
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We practise new, healthier ways of thinking, feeling and acting, both in the therapy room and in daily life.
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Who is Schema Therapy suitable for?
Schema therapy is particularly indicated for personality disorders (such as borderline, avoidant or dependent personality disorder) and complex, chronic psychological complaints.
It is also suitable for recurrent depression, chronic anxiety, relationship problems and issues with self-image and self-worth.
Schema therapy requires commitment and takes longer than some other forms of therapy, but can lead to fundamental, lasting change.
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Schema Therapy at Mavera GGZ
Our schema therapists are trained and experienced in this approach. They work with warmth and structure, paying careful attention to the therapeutic relationship as an important factor for change. Schema therapy at Mavera GGZ is offered in several languages and is always tailored to your personal background and needs.
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English
7 languages spoken
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Schema Therapy at Mavera GGZ
Schema therapy addresses deeply rooted patterns from childhood that continue to cause problems in adulthood. Effective for personality pathology and complex complaints.
010 – 254 38 96