Whats the Schemata? A Schema Therapy Podcast

Former International Society of Schema Therapy president and expert in narcissism and empathic confrontation Wendy Behary talks about Schema Therapy and karate moves. http://www.schematherapytraining.com/schemaonlinehttps://schematherapytraininginstitute.com/

Chris and Rob discuss upcoming imagery rescripting research into childhood trauma and its Implications on Schema Therapy practice de Haan, K. L. B., Lee, C. W., Fassbinder, E., Voncken, M. J., Meewisse, M., Van Es, S. M., ... & Arntz, A. (2017). Imagery rescripting and eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing for treatment of adults with childhood trauma-related post-traumatic stress disorder: IREM study design. BMC psychiatry, 17(1), 165.

Rob Speaks with Xi Liu (Advanced Schema Therapist, Sydney Australia) about how we can work with schema therapy in an on line environment Clients Guide to On line Therapy Adapting Schema Therapy Practice

This episode looks at Schema Therapy in the atmosphere of COVID 19, how we can help our clients and ourselves as therapists in accessing a Healthy Adult Mode in the face of great challenges. Article noted in the podcast- Healthy Adult Mode: Ways to Strengthen the Healthy Adult of Our Patientsby Remco van der Wijngaart, The Netherlands https://schematherapysociety.org/page-18465

Dive deep into the complex world of emotional deprivation and its manifestations. The hosts define this schema, highlighting feelings of loneliness and unmet needs. Explore clinical presentations, from birthdays to intimacy issues, and how media, like *Mad Men*, illustrates these dynamics. Discover the interplay of emotional deprivation with other schemas, including the pressure of unrelenting standards. Practical strategies are discussed to help clients meet their needs and navigate therapeutic boundaries effectively.

Explore the dynamics of critic and parent modes in schema therapy. Discover how cultural perceptions influence internal dialogues and when it's essential to confront the critic. The hosts emphasize the importance of tone and assertiveness in therapy sessions, encouraging personalized approaches. Learn about a $50-note technique that reinforces self-worth despite critical voices. They debate whether the demanding critic can motivate success while promoting a balance between understanding and confrontation in therapeutic practices.

The discussion tackles the nature of avoidance in schema therapy, highlighting both patient and therapist tendencies to sidestep difficult topics. Chit-chat is explored as a potential derailment of meaningful work. Chris emphasizes experiential techniques to promote healing, while Rob outlines a structured session approach. They delve into practical strategies for detecting avoidance, such as using graded interventions and empathic confrontation. The importance of emotional connection and addressing fears around overwhelming feelings is also emphasized.

This podcast delves into interpreting and managing anger in therapy sessions, discussing the challenges therapists face and the impact of anger on both therapists and patients. They also analyze a tennis player's outbursts of anger, exploring underlying reasons and coping mechanisms. The episode emphasizes the importance of using anger as a protective mechanism in therapy and exploring self-criticism and anger within individuals.