Schema Therapy for Personality Disorders
Compared with Cognitive Therapy
for Axis I Disorders
Greater emphasis on the therapeutic relationship
More emphasis on affect (e.g., imagery, role-playing)
and mood states
More discussion of childhood origins and
developmental processes
More emphasis on lifelong coping styles (e.g.,
avoidance and overcompensation)
More emphasis on entrenched core themes (i.e.,
schemas)