Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

Part I: An introduction to schema therapy. Schema therapy in historical perspective -- Theoretical model: schemas, coping styles, and modes -- A new look at core emotional needs -- Part II: The indication process in schema therapy. The case formulation process in schema therapy of chronic Axis I disorder (affective/anxiety disorder) -- Schema therapy for narcissism: a case study -- Assessment for schema therapy -- The use of experiential techniques for diagnostics -- Clinical use of Schema inventories -- Case conceptualization in schema therapy -- Part III: Schema therapy techniques. Schema therapy for eating disorders: a case study illustration of the mode approach -- Treating OCD with the schema mode model -- Techniques within schema therapy -- On speaking one's mind: using chairwork dialogues in schema therapy -- Schema therapy and the role of joy and play -- Schema therapy, mindfulness, and ACT: differences and points of contact -- Why are mindfulness and acceptance central elements for therapeutic change in schema therapy too?: an integrative perspective -- Mindfulness and ACT as strategies to enhance the healthy adult mode: the use of the mindfulness flash card as an example -- Teaching mindfulness meditation within a schema therapy framework -- Schema-focused mindfulness: an eight-session protocol -- The impact of measuring: therapy results and therapeutic alliance -- Part IV: Schema therapy settings and patient populations. Inpatient schema therapy for patients with borderline personality disorder: a case study -- Individual schema therapy: practical experience with adults -- Schema therapy for couples: healing partners in a relationship -- Introduction to group schema therapy -- Group schema therapy for borderline personality disorder patients: catalyzing schema and mode change -- Implementation of schema therapy in an inpatient and day treatment group setting -- Schema therapy in groups: a short-term schema CBT protocol -- Schema therapy in a psychodynamic group -- Schema therapy in adolescents -- Schema therapy for Cluster C personality disorders -- Schema therapy in personality disorders and addiction -- Schema therapy in forensic settings.

Part V: The therapist: training, supervision and self-care in schema therapy. Training for and registrations of Schema therapists -- Training and supervision in schema therapy -- The Schema Mode Model in personal therapy -- Therapist self-care in the context of limited reparenting -- Part VI: Research in schema therapy. Effectiveness studies -- Experimental studies of schema modes -- Experimental studies for schemas -- Validation of the Young Schema Questionnaire -- Validation of the Schema Mode Inventory -- Part VII: Implementation and public relations in schema therapy. Implementation of schema therapy in general mental healthcare institutes -- Using ST principles to increase the therapeutic efficacy of the forensic care team's interactions with personality disordered clients -- Implementation of schema therapy in de Rooyse Wissel Forensic Psychiatric Center -- Cost-effectiveness of schema therapy -- Public relations for schema therapy -- Concluding thoughts.

The Wiley-Blackwell Handbook of Schema Therapy provides a comprehensive overview of developments in the theory, diagnosis, treatment, research, implementation, and management of schema therapy. Presents the first comprehensive overview of schema therapy - goes far beyond all previous books on the subject to cover theoretical, research and practical perspectivesCovers the latest developments, including work on mindfulness and borderline personality disorder, as well as new applications of schema therapy beyond personality disordersIncludes chapters by leaders in the field including Wendy Behary.

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