Schema Therapy
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A schema refers to your beliefs, emotions, and attitudes about yourself and the world around you. These schemas shape how you interpret events and assign meaning to them, subsequently influencing your emotions and behaviors. Think of them as a pair of glasses through which you perceive the world.
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Schemas develop during your childhood and are strongly influenced by your early experiences. If these experiences are negative, you may develop dysfunctional schemas, such as negative self-perceptions, which do not serve your well-being. These are termed dysfunctional schemas. In schema therapy, you engage in conversations with your psychologist about the schemas that unconsciously obstruct your path.Schematherapy places a significant focus on your upbringing, environment, and childhood experiences. Even if you may not be consciously aware of it, schemas formed during your early years continue to influence your present life. Sometimes, traumatic experiences also come into play. In discussions with your psychologist, you may explore your relationship with your parents, your experiences at school, and your friendships. Your life story is crucial in this context. In schema therapy, you collaborate with the psychologist to address the schemas that are currently hindering your progress.