PSYC36H3 Chapter : Strategies and Interventions - Ch 5
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Targeting core schemas y historical identification of the schema source y. Imagery and emotions: when the patient is upset, he/she is asked to close their eyes, focus on their emotions, and recall an event in the past that evoked similar emotions. This recalled memory could reflect the theme underlying the disturbance. Imagery restructuring: imagine confronting the sources of a maladaptive schema y y y schema dialogues: a new, healthier schema is created to replace the old, dysfunctional one by writing down statements that counter the old one. Then the patient reads it out loud, starting with the old one and followed by the new one.