Whats the Schemata? A Schema Therapy Podcast

Practical, bite-sized strategies to upgrade schema therapy practice right away. Tips on matching interventions to treatment phase and timing experiential work. Guidance for creating focused problem lists and sharpening attunement to access feelings. Advice on spotting and interrupting unhelpful coping modes, learning from tapes, and using succinct lines to counter harsh self-criticism.

Dr Georgie Capone, a clinical psychologist who blends schema therapy with boxing to access emotions and body awareness, and Dr Rob Szymanek, a music educator and composer who applies schema ideas to teaching and performance, discuss bringing schema therapy into everyday life. They explore body-focused techniques, boxing as emotional work, music as embodiment, creativity and distress, and practical ways to teach and train with schemas in mind.

In this episode, we chat with trainer, writer and Advanced Schema Therapist Remco van der Wijngaart (Netherlands) about how best to develop skills in Schema therapy, new developments within the model and perspectives on empathic confrontation. Towards a Reformulated Theory Underlying Schema Therapy: Position Paper of an International Workgrouphttps://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10608-021-10209-5Training in Australia (April & May 2026) - Remco van Der Wijngaart - https://schematherapytraining.com

Some more information about our guest Graham Kell- www.flourishpsychology.com.au/graham-kell

In this episode, Chris looks at chairwork in Schema Therapy. Specifically, he looks at ways to overcome problems and improve skills in applying the technique. Interested in some more reading? Check out these great resourcesKellogg, S. (2014). Transformational chairwork: Using psychotherapeutic dialogues in clinical practice. Bloomsbury Publishing PLCvan der Wijngaart (2023) Chairwork: Theory and Practice, Pavilion

In a special announcement, new resources for schema therapy are unveiled. A video series showcases full-length therapy sessions with various client presentations, demonstrating practical techniques like chair work and cognitive strategies. Additionally, a Mastery Plus subscription offers expanded resources and community access, including live Q&As and a supervision guide vault. The episode emphasizes the importance of these tools for clinicians, enhancing their practice with innovative client materials and ongoing support.