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Schema therapy 3 Complete Guide (Fully Accredited)+Practicum

Name: Schema therapy 3 Complete Guide (Fully Accredited)+Practicum
Rating: 4.3 (43 reviews)

Improve your Parenting, Counselling skills and Psychotherapy with Schema Therapy (IAOTH Fully Accredited)

Created byMarko Orlović

Last updated 2/2025

English

What you'll learn

Basic concepts of schema therapy-What are schemas, how those manifest and Schema therapy as a model
Chapters 1-5-Detailed descriptions of domains, schemas their differences, correlations and ways to overcome EMS (early maladaptive schemas)
Chapter 6-Become people scanner, recognize their modes, schemas and practice...a lot
Chapter 7- Coping mechanisms and modes (of child, parent and adult) with a help of sheets and mind maps
Chapter 8-Techniques and toolbox-Complete practical, hands on guide on how to apply techniques for your own growth and in therapy as mental health professional
Chapter 9-Genogram work in schema therapy-discover your family patterns, learn how to mitigate negative ones and stop it. How to find schemas and origins
Chapter 10-Cultural, family, environment, gender influences on schemas, future of schema therapy and basic concepts of parenting according to Schema therapy

Course content

14 sections • 114 lectures • 13h 39m total length

Introduction8:03
Define schemas as blueprints for perceiving thoughts, emotions, and beliefs, and describe early maladaptive schemas as rigid patterns formed in childhood. Explain their hierarchical structure and impact on relationships.
1.2 Misconceptions about schemas11:02
1.3 Schema therapy as model hierarchy within it and questions13:04
Explore schema therapy's hierarchy of maladaptive schemas, from internalized to externalized patterns, and how these domains guide integrative psychotherapy.

1.1 Mistrust and abuse part 15:09
1.2 Mistrust and abuse part 210:28
2.1 Abandonment part 17:16
Explore abandonment schemas: origins, triggers, and signs of disconnection, including mistrust, abuse patterns, and how early life instability shapes attachment and relationship dynamics.
2.2 Abandonment part 211:46
abandonment schema origins, triggers, and correlation with emotional deprivation; schema therapy integrates modes, emotional processing, and trust-building through timelines, flashcards, imagery, and circle of trust.
3.1 Defectiveness part 110:20
3.2 Defectiveness part 29:17
4.1 Emotional deprivation part 19:35
4.2 Emotional deprivation part 26:01
Explore emotional deprivation, the belief needs will never be met due to cold parenting and numbness, and learn to express needs, seek support, and build empathic connections.
5.1 Social isolation part 110:00
Explore the origins and triggers of the social isolation schema and its core beliefs about belonging and alienation. Practice self-reflection and exercises to connect with others and build supportive groups.
5.2 Social isolation part 210:40
Quiz for session 2

6.1 Dependence part 19:32
6.2 Dependence part 29:51
Explore dependence and counter-dependence schemas, their emotional patterns, parenting roots, related modes, and therapeutic goals, including self-reliance, cognitive disputation, and limited reparenting within schema therapy.
7.1 Enmeshment part 16:27
7.2 Enmeshment part 29:54
Explore enmeshment as a life trap shaped by overinvolved parenting and role shifts. Learn to set boundaries and foster self-identity beyond family roles, using acceptance and commitment therapy, gestalt approaches.
8.1 Failure part 17:00
8.2 Failure part 27:07
9.1 Vulnerability part 18:30
9.2 Vulnerability part 27:38
Quiz for chapter of domain of impaired autonomy and performance and its schemas

10.1 Entitlement part 18:36
Identify entitlement as a live trap of grandiosity and lack of self-control, and notice realistic limits. Learn the three entitlement subtypes: fragile or narcissistic, dependent, impulsive; note origins and triggers.
10.2 Entitlement part 210:11
Explore entitlement schema subtypes, their core beliefs like 'I deserve special treatment' and 'My needs are more important', and how indulgent parenting shapes expectations and therapy approaches.
11.1 Insufficient self control part 16:29
11.2 Insufficient self-control part 25:55
Examine the insufficient self-control life trap in schema therapy, detailing impulsivity, reliance on others, and pattern breaking through mindfulness and structured goals to build self-control.
Quiz 3

12.1 Approval seeking part 110:18
Explore the approval seeking schema, its origins in conditional love and boundaries, and its expression through other directedness and subjugation in relationships, with self-reflection prompts.
12.2 Approval seeking part 24:58
examine the approval seeking schema, craving external validation, emotional immaturity, and other directedness patterns like subjugation and self-sacrifice, with overinvolved parenting; therapy shifts toward internal fulfillment and genuine connections.
13.1 Subjugation and self-sacrifice part 15:35
Explore the subjugation and self-sacrifice schemas, their approval-seeking tendencies, origins, triggers, core beliefs, and parenting patterns in schema therapy, using gestalt techniques to integrate these other-directed patterns.
13.2 Subjugation and self-sacrifice part 27:53
Explore subjugation and self-sacrifice schemas in schema therapy, their links to punitive parenting, similarities with other schemas, and therapy goals like assertiveness, boundary setting, and balanced self-care.
Quiz 4

14.1 Emotional inhibition part 17:18
14.1 Emotional inhibition part 25:51
15.1 Negativity part 17:55
15.2 Negativity part 26:34
16.1 Punitiveness part 14:54
16.2 Punitiveness part 25:04
Explore the roots of punitiveness in authoritarian parenting, its demand for strict rules, links to control modes and narcissistic traits, and the suggested focus on empathy, forgiveness, and self-compassion.
17.1 Unrelenting standards part 18:24
Explore unrelenting standards and chronic perfectionism in schema therapy, uncovering origins in conditional love, triggers in achievement, and core beliefs about worth; apply cognitive-based techniques to challenge them.
17.2 Unrelenting standards 26:59
Quiz for this chapter

1 Chapter 6 disconnection and rejection case 1-15:57
Learn to recognize and differentiate schemas within the disconnection and rejection domain and plan integrative schema therapy sessions, using Filipa's case to analyze safety cues and trauma indicators.
2 Chapter 6 DR case 1 part 2 + real story of domestic violence8:37
4 Chapter 6 disconnection and rejection case 2-22:40
5 Chapter 6 disconnection and rejection case 3-18:54
6 Chapter 6 Case of William 3-212:40
Identify William's emotional deprivation as his core early maladaptive schema and address related schemas like self-sacrifice and mistrust, using imagery work, self-hypnosis, and flashcards to boost emotional warmth.
8 Chapter 6-Domin of impaired autonomy case 1-13:29
3 Chapter 6 disconnection and rejection case 2-15:13
7 Chapter 6-Domain of impaired limits case 1-23:06
9 Laura case 2 domain impaired limits part 12:12
Analyze Laura, a 29-year-old teacher, case of impaired autonomy and performance, identify her schemas and attachment patterns, and set urgent therapy goals and techniques to help her gain independence.
10 Laura part 28:31
11 Chapter 6 impaired autonomy and performance case 3 Collin part 14:07
Explore impaired autonomy and performance in Colin's case, a 13-year-old gifted student at a Belgrade international school facing neglectful parents, risky peer groups, and declining grades.
12 Chapter 6 impaired autonomy and performance case 3 Collin part 210:13
13 Chapter 6 Impaired limits Case Martha part 14:55
Explore Martha's case of impaired limits, identify the dominant schema of arrogant glamour, evaluate other possible schemas, and outline the initial conditions and plan for therapy.
14 Chapter 6 Impaired limits Case Martha part 29:38
Explore impaired limits in Martha's case, highlighting entitlement and insufficient self-control as impulsive schemas. Learn a leverage-based therapy plan to establish boundaries, reduce anger, improve self-control, and foster empathy.
15 Chapter 6 Other directedness Case Mika part 14:40
16 Chapter 6 Other directedness Case Mika part 23:56
Identify Mika's strengths and weaknesses, examine her schemas, and set therapy goals to admit her needs, enjoy life, and mobilize her circle of support.
17 Chapter 6 Other directedness Case Inna part 16:03
18 Chapter 6 Other directedness Case Inna part 25:43
19 Chapter 6 Over-vigilance and Inhibition Case Peter part 12:32
20 Chapter 6 Over-vigilance and Inhibition Case Peter part 2+recommended quiz7:55

1 Modes-Intro-What those are4:27
2 Surrender coping strategy9:26
Explore coping strategies in schema therapy, comparing fight-flight-freeze with surrender and avoidance, and connect behavioral interventions to emotional modes and life traps for targeted change.
3 Avoidance coping strategy3:49
Explore the difference between surrender and avoidance coping strategies, revealing how avoidance relies on procrastination, detachment, rationalization, and intellectualization, and why avoidants refuse to try.
4 Overcompensation coping strategy9:32
Explore how overcompensation operates as a reactive fight mode in schema therapy, from angry outbursts and bullying to perfectionism, manipulation, and self-aggrandizement driven by a vulnerable child.
5 Child modes6:08
Examine child modes in schema therapy—vulnerable, angry, impulsive, undisciplined, and healthy (happy) child—and how the vulnerable child sits at the core, revealed layer by layer.
6-Parent modes5:58
Explore the parent modes rooted in the superego, including punitive, criticizing, and guilt-inducing voices, and learn strategies to rebalance self-esteem and inner voice.
7-Adult modes6:30
Identify healthy versus unhealthy adult modes in schema therapy, learn to access vulnerable child modes through role play, chair work, and imagery, and explore toolbox techniques.
8 Behavioral forms of disconnection and rejection schemas6:42
9 Behavioral expressive forms of impaired autonomy and performance schemas6:32
10 Behavioral forms of impaired limits schemas6:08
11 Behavioral forms of other directedness schema5:11
Explain the behavioral and expressive forms of other-directedness in schema therapy, including self-sacrifice, approval seeking, and negativity, and describe their avoidance, overcompensation, and surrender patterns.
12 Behavioral forms of over-vigilance and inhibition schemas6:13
13 Most frequent behavioral forms for each coping strategy5:09
Quiz for chapter 7

8.1 Case conceptualization8:43
Identify schemas through triggers and memories to uncover unmet childhood needs; use case conceptualization to set smart, actionable goals with a support network, monitoring progress.
8.2 Techniques and toolbox general overview6:44
Explore the four toolbox types—relational, cognitive, emotional focus, and behavioral pattern breaking—and learn how relational and emotional techniques drive early healing, while cognitive and behavioral tools support self-directed work.
8.3 Behavioral techniques in Schema therapy6:39
8.4 Emotion focused techniques and toolbox5:29
Explore emotion focused interventions in schema therapy, including guided imagery, role play, and chair work, to achieve emotional integration and finish unfinished business, using inner dialogue and imagery rescripting.
8.5 Motivational techniques7:17
Combine motivational techniques with structured therapy and relational techniques, set written goals with baby steps, and model successful people using vision boards and gratitude practices.
8.6 Cognitive techniques6:40
8.7 Relational techniques in Schema therapy9:10
Chapter for quiz 8

Requirements

Being interested in psychology, know some basic concepts of psychology and psychotherapy and using English actively on functional level, so you can understand course.

Description

Schema therapy Complete Guide (Fully Accredited)

Improve your parenting, counselling skills and find out how people became what they are

Become people scanner and be able to quickly detect how individuals became what they are, based on their origin stories

Do you want to master Schema Therapy and transform Your Counseling Skills, Parenting Skills and Understand Human Behavior? Do you want to gain unfair advantage of being able to read people, be emotionally fulfilled, be able to avoid potentially harmful partners, improve communication by being able to confront empathically and set healthy boundaries when needed? Do you want to improve your career? Do you want to become master communicator and great counsellor?

Good! Here is what you will learn in this course:

Basic concepts of schema therapy-What are schemas, how those manifest and Schema therapy as a model
Chapters 1-5-Detailed descriptions of domains, schemas their differences, correlations and ways to overcome EMS (early maladaptive schemas)
Chapter 6-Become people scanner, recognize their modes, schemas and practice...a lot
Chapter 7- Coping mechanisms and modes (of child, parent and adult) with a help of sheets and mind maps
Chapter 8-Techniques and toolbox-Complete practical, hands on guide on how to apply techniques for your own growth and in therapy as mental health professional
Chapter 9-Genogram work in schema therapy-discover your family patterns, learn how to mitigate negative ones and stop it. How to find schemas and origins
Chapter 10-Practicum

If you are being interested in psychology, from early age, there is a reason for it. You had complex family and it helped you understand people, society and relationship dynamics. This is course is ideal for:

People interested in pursuing career as counsellor, psychologist, mental health professional or coach.
Students of psychiatry, psychology, mental health, social work, pedagogy and similar social-humanistic field of science
Psychotherapists, coaches who are willing to invest time and work into expanding their working therapeutic model, shift their paradigms and learn new tips and tricks of therapy as craft
People who are currently in therapy and want to expand their knowledge and practical skills
HR people, parents, philosophers, writers, managers and everyone working with people
Those who truly strive to understand human nature, why people behave certain way, where that came from. Those who truly want to understand human nature and origin story of every personality.

This is going to be my first FULLY ACCREDITED Course by International Association of Therapists. In case you want that certificate you have to pass all quizzes and do some of additional exercises. Course will be constantly upgraded so you are getting additional content for free once you buy course. It will give you wide range of techniques, very good understanding of Schema therapy as therapy model and deeper understanding of human psychology as well.

Course is filled with self-reflective, experience based, hands on exercises. Lessons are organized in a very systematic ways, tried to do best editing and audio and video quality I could. All theory is covered in detail so you will not need another course to have broad understanding of Schema therapy as psychotherapy integrative model.

Schema therapy gave, to me personally deep profound understanding on human behavior and origins of patterns from the past. To me as a professional gave me most comprehensive model that I adapted very naturally based on my previous experience as Sedona method facilitator, Gestalt therapist, CBT coach and school psychologist. Schema therapy combines all the best concepts from Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), Gestalt therapy and all the best theoretical frames from developmental psychology, clinical psychology and neuroscience. Simply, very comprehensive, very effective, very stable, neat frame of theory, very effective, functional working psychotherapy model.

Course Title:

Schema Therapy Complete Guide: Fully Accredited Course

Course Description:

Unlock the secrets of human behavior with our Fully Accredited Schema Therapy Complete Guide! This comprehensive course is designed for anyone interested in psychology, counseling, and personal development.

What You Will Learn:

Foundations of Schema Therapy: Understand the fundamental concepts, including what schemas are and how they influence our lives.
In-Depth Exploration: Dive into Chapters 1-5 for detailed insights into domains and early maladaptive schemas (EMS), their differences, and strategies to overcome them.
Become a People Scanner: In Chapter 6, learn to recognize and practice identifying modes and schemas in yourself and others.
Coping Mechanisms: Discover the coping strategies of the child, parent, and adult modes through engaging sheets and mind maps in Chapter 7.
Practical Techniques: Chapter 8 offers a complete toolbox for applying schema therapy techniques for personal growth and professional practice.
Genogram Work: Uncover family patterns and learn to mitigate negative schemas in Chapter 9, enhancing your understanding of personal origins.
Practicum: Apply what you've learned in a hands-on practicum in Chapter 10.

Who Should Enroll?

This course is perfect for:

Aspiring counselors, psychologists, mental health professionals, and coaches.
Students of psychiatry, psychology, social work, and pedagogy.
Experienced psychotherapists and coaches looking to enhance their therapeutic approaches.
Individuals currently in therapy wanting to deepen their knowledge and skills.
HR professionals, parents, philosophers, writers, managers, and anyone working with people.

Why Choose This Course?

This is my first Fully Accredited Course by the International Association of Therapists. To earn your certificate, complete all quizzes and additional exercises. Enjoy free updates with new content post-purchase, ensuring you have access to the latest techniques and insights in Schema Therapy.

Expect a wealth of self-reflective, experience-based exercises, meticulously organized lessons, and high-quality audio and video. This course covers all theoretical aspects, providing a thorough understanding of Schema Therapy as an integrative psychotherapy model.

Personal Transformation Through Schema Therapy

Schema Therapy has profoundly shaped my understanding of human behavior and the origins of patterns. Combining elements from Psychodynamic psychotherapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt therapy, and insights from developmental psychology and neuroscience, this model offers a comprehensive, effective framework for personal and professional growth.

Join us on this transformative journey to better understand human nature and enhance your therapeutic practice!

Here is what students say about this course:

This is a truly amazing class! The materials are very comprehensive, step-by-step, and systematic. I especially love the self-check part, it made me think not only for myself but for my close family members who have the symptoms. The comparison of two different schemas also helps me further understand each concept. It also provides practical solutions on how to resolve and heal. I can't wait to learn and grasp more about this course; it is definitely a course you can't miss.

I appreciate your personal input and experiences very much! especially your comparisons to Gestalt. thanks :)

A lot of information is covered and is explained in a way that is easy to understand and digest.

Dear Marko,

I finished your course called Schema Therapy 3. First of all I want to thank you for your effort to put this extremely informative and useful lecture together. I loved the exercises as well, and I am looking forward to use this new knowledge in my job as a psychologist.

Main Topics:

Schema Therapy
Accredited Psychology Course
Counseling Skills
Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMS)
Mental Health Professionals
Personal Development in Psychology

Schema Therapy Complete Guide: Fully Accredited Training for Counselors and Parents

Enhance Your Counseling Skills, Parenting Abilities, and Understanding of Human Behavior with Proven Techniques

Who this course is for:

People interested in persuing career as counsellor, psychologist, mental health professional or coach.
Students of psychiatry, psychology, mental health, social work, pedagogy and similar social-humanistic field of science
Psychotherapists, coaches who are willing to invest time and work into expanding their working therapeutic model, shift their paradigms and learn new tips and tricks of therapy as craft
People who are currently in therapy and want to expand their knowledge and practical skills
HR people, parents, philosophers, writers, managers and everyone working with people
Those who truly strive to understand human nature, why people behave certain way, where that came from. Those who truly want to understand human nature and origin story of every personality.

Schema therapy 3 Complete Guide (Fully Accredited)+Practicum

What you'll learn

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 32min

Disconnection and rejection schemas10 lectures • 1hr 31min

Chapter 2- Impaired autonomy Autonomy competence and sense of identity8 lectures • 1hr 6min

Chapter 3- Realistic limits and self control4 lectures • 31min

Chapter 4-Freedom to express needs and emotions4 lectures • 29min

Chapter 5- Over-vigilance and inhibition8 lectures • 53min

Chapter 6-Schema recognition skills20 lectures • 2hr 1min

Chapter 6b4 lectures • 43min

Chapter 7-Modes13 lectures • 1hr 22min

Chapter 8-Techniques and toolbox7 lectures • 51min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: