Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy is an approach that focuses on deeply rooted patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior (schemas), which are formed primarily during childhood and adolescence and influence a person's functioning throughout their life. It is used mainly for chronic emotional difficulties, personality disorders, problems in interpersonal relationships, and recurrent maladaptive patterns. It is also indicated where there are frequent relapses, marked cognitive or emotional avoidance, rigidity, low therapeutic motivation, or difficulty in the therapeutic alliance.