Part I: Theoretical Points.
Universal Core Emotional Needs.
Early Maladaptive Schema Development as a Consequence of Unmet Needs.
A Taxonomy of Early Maladaptive Schemas.
Coping Styles and Responses.
Coping Styles: Surrender Responses.
Coping Styles: Avoidance Responses.
Coping Styles: Overcompensation Responses.
Schema Modes as States (The State vs. Trait Distinction).
The Wounded Core: Vulnerable Child Mode.
Angry and Impulsive Child Modes.
Maladaptive Coping Modes.
Internalized Parental Modes.
Healthy Modes: Healthy Adult, Contented Child.
Limited Reparenting.
Empathic Confrontation.
Part II: Practical Points.
The Assessment Process: Focused Life History Interview, Schema Inventories, and Self-monitoring.
The Assessment Process: Guided Imagery.
The Assessment Process: In-session Behaviours and the Therapy Relationship.
Educating the Patient About the Schema and Mode Models, and Using the Schema Case Conceptualization Form.
Toolbox 1: Relational Techniques.
Toolbox 2: Cognitive Techniques.
Toolbox 3: Emotion-focused Techniques.
Toolbox 4: Behavioral Pattern Breaking.
Mode Dialogues and Imagery.
Specific Points for Working with Borderline Personality Disorder.
Specific Points for Working with Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Antisocial Personality Disorder.
Specific Points for Working with Couples.
Interplay Between Schema Therapy for Axis II and CBT for Axis I.
The Therapeutic Relationship: Limited Reparenting.
Therapists' Own Schemas.