{"id":21683,"date":"2022-05-11T11:21:27","date_gmt":"2022-05-11T03:21:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/?page_id=21683"},"modified":"2025-11-12T11:02:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T03:02:36","slug":"schema-therapy-singapore","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/schema-therapy-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Schema Therapy in Singapore"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 70px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Do you need help with long-term negative patterns of thinking? Try Schema therapy.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 20px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><section class=\"vc_section\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schemas are mental frameworks that we use to help organise and process large amounts of information quickly. They <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">contribute to our stereotypes and affect the way we think and behave.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schema therapy is a process that helps individuals identify unhealthy schemas so as to change them into healthier patterns of thought, feelings and behaviours.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is helpful in treating long-standing mental health conditions such as chronic anxiety and depression, and is usually effective in treating borderline personality disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Man-undergoing-Schema-therapy.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Man in schema therapy session\" title=\"Man undergoing Schema therapy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Man-undergoing-Schema-therapy.png 850w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Man-undergoing-Schema-therapy-768x483.png 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Man-undergoing-Schema-therapy-300x189.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speak to one of our counsellors to learn how schema therapy may help you with your condition today!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/sofia.com.sg\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-6685\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aa915e398507\"  data-hover=\"#ffffff\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-6685'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-family:&#039;Montserrat&#039;;font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:3px;border-width:1px;border-color:#f28482;border-style:solid;background: #f28482;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >Contact Us<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Our Core Emotional Needs<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of us are born with the necessity to meet 5 core emotional needs while growing up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How our schemas and modes are developed depends on how our caregivers provide for these needs. If our emotional needs are unmet, an unhealthy schema may form.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are the 5 core emotional needs:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"line-height: 30px;\"><b>The Need for Secure Attachment<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure attachment includes safety, stability, nurturance, and acceptance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is developed when caregivers ensure children are safe, protected and loved.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With secure attachment, one will be able to build better relationships and get along better with people.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"line-height: 30px;\"><b>Freedom to Express Valid Needs and Feelings<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>This is the ability to express oneself without being afraid of criticism.<\/p>\n<p>If a child is not given the environment to express himself and regulate his emotions, maladaptive schemas may develop.<\/p>\n<p>Eventually, this may cause challenges in expressing emotions.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"line-height: 30px;\"><b>Autonomy, Competence and A Sense of Identity<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This core need is met when children are given the ability to carry out individualised tasks and make decisions that are age-appropriate.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If condemning feedback is given by caregivers or if children are given too much responsibility for their age, this core need may not be met.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A healthy sense of identity can only be developed when the core need of autonomy and competence is met.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"line-height: 30px;\"><b>Learning and Expressing Yourself Through Spontaneity and Play<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By allowing play, one is provided with opportunities for self-expression, imagination and fun.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without learning how to play or being encouraged to be spontaneous, one may face difficulties in mental health and relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"line-height: 30px;\"><b>Realistic Limits and Self-Control<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building healthy boundaries and limits for children is important for their development of self-control and discipline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If children are neglected by their caregivers, they may feel entitled and have no sense of limits and self-control.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the flipside, controlling caregivers set too many limits for children, preventing them from developing their own sense of self-control.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both situations affect a child\u2019s ability to meet this core need, and hence may cause them to be disciplined by others and have feelings of being socially defective.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: center;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >The 5 Schema Domains<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schemas are formed when one or more of our core human needs are not met. There are 18 early maladaptive schemas that represent specific emotional needs that were not met during childhood and left unmanaged.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These 18 schemas can be categorised into 5 domains.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"line-height: 30px;\"><b>I: Disconnection and rejection<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schemas in this domain are typically associated with childhood trauma. They include abandonment, mistrust, shame, social isolation and emotional deprivation. These schemas make it difficult to form healthy relationships.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"line-height: 30px;\"><strong>II: Impaired autonomy and performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This domain includes schemas that relate with a lack of self. They are formed when one grows up in a family with overprotective parents, undermining one\u2019s confidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schemas may include incompetence, vulnerability, enmeshment, failure and dependence, affecting one\u2019s ability to function independently.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"line-height: 30px;\"><b>III: Impaired limits<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schemas in this domain include entitlement and insufficient self-control. They are developed when one was spoiled by their parents or was not encouraged to build discipline. With these schemas, one\u2019s abilities to respect boundaries and limits and self-control will be affected.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"line-height: 30px;\"><b>IV: Other-directedness<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schemas under this domain include subjugation, recognition seeking and self-sacrifice. People who have these schemas suppress their emotions and needs and focus on others\u2019 reactions and opinions. They believe that people will love them only if they satisfy others\u2019 needs.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"line-height: 30px;\"><b>V: Over vigilance and inhibition<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This last domain includes schemas that emphasise on strict rules and moral values \u2014 people who develop them avoid failures as their top priority. Schemas include pessimism, emotional inhibition, unrelenting standards and punitiveness, as they were often brought up in demanding families.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: center;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >How Does Schema Therapy Work<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"line-height: 30px;\"><strong>What it is used for<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All schema therapies will focus on identifying and changing schemas. Schema therapy is typically separated into 2 phases:\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assessment and education phase<br \/>\n<\/b>During the assessment and education phase, the therapist will identify your schemas and schema mode. The therapist will help you to notice unhealthy coping styles and you will learn how to meet your emotional needs healthily.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Change phase<br \/>\n<\/b>The change phase will aim to challenge your schemas. With the help of the therapist, you will learn how to feel and react when your schema is found to be untrue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>With the completion of these processes, you may start to develop a strong and healthy schema mode that can help to regulate your emotions better.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"line-height: 30px;\"><strong>Techniques used<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 4 categories for techniques used, and they revolve around 2 concepts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Empathic confrontation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your therapist acknowledges your schemas, and encourages you while you begin to realise that change is necessary<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Limited reparenting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your therapist offers you security, respect and compassion and fulfils your unmet childhood emotional needs\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These 2 concepts are used with techniques under these 4 categories:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Emotive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>Emotive technique involves guided imagery and role-play activities. These will help to engage you emotionally and to express them in a safe environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Interpersonal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>This technique requires you to scrutinise your relationships while identifying the schemas that are responsible for affecting them. You may even need to bring a friend or a partner to assist in the session.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cognitive<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>Your therapist will identify and confront your unhealthy thinking patterns that are caused by your schemas. You may be required to evaluate your life experiences to find reinforcements or evidence that refutes your schema.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Behavioural<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span>You\u2019ll be guided to make fine choices by changing the patterns you\u2019ve attained from your coping style. Your therapist will guide you in improving your communication skills through exercise and role-play activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3 style=\"line-height: 30px;\"><strong>Limitations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schema therapy is helpful in treating chronic conditions such as personality disorders, depression and anxiety. Thus, it requires a long-term commitment which can get expensive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, this is a relatively new type of therapy that was created in the 1980s with only 30 years of track record. However, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5573974\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taylor et. al. (2017)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there is evidence of early effectiveness in improving symptoms of personality disorders.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: center;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >What Schema Therapy Can Help With<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schema therapy aims to help clients create healthy schemas and modes for a better life. It can help with the conditions below:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_hidden-xs\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1634527162374\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/trauma-therapy-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Eating disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Substance abuse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/depression-counselling-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic depression<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Agraphobia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1634527075013\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Criminal behaviour<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/anxiety-therapy-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/marriage-counselling-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relationship issues<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Personality disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Personality-related conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Row Backgrounds --><div class=\"upb_color\" data-bg-override=\"0\" data-bg-color=\"#f8f8f8\" data-fadeout=\"\" data-fadeout-percentage=\"30\" data-parallax-content=\"\" data-parallax-content-sense=\"30\" data-row-effect-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-img-parallax-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-rtl=\"false\"  data-custom-vc-row=\"\"  data-vc=\"18.0\"  data-is_old_vc=\"\"  data-theme-support=\"\"   data-overlay=\"false\" data-overlay-color=\"\" data-overlay-pattern=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-opacity=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-size=\"\"    ><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/trauma-therapy-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Eating disorders<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Substance abuse<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/depression-counselling-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chronic depression<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Agraphobia<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Criminal behaviour<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/anxiety-therapy-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/couples-counselling-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relationship issues<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Personality disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400; font-size: 14pt;\">Personality-related conditions<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-2\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- Row Backgrounds --><div class=\"upb_color\" data-bg-override=\"0\" data-bg-color=\"#f8f8f8\" data-fadeout=\"\" data-fadeout-percentage=\"30\" data-parallax-content=\"\" data-parallax-content-sense=\"30\" data-row-effect-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-img-parallax-mobile-disable=\"true\" data-rtl=\"false\"  data-custom-vc-row=\"\"  data-vc=\"18.0\"  data-is_old_vc=\"\"  data-theme-support=\"\"   data-overlay=\"false\" data-overlay-color=\"\" data-overlay-pattern=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-opacity=\"\" data-overlay-pattern-size=\"\"    ><\/div><\/section><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1634180479007\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schema therapy can be effective for you. Speak to one of our therapists if you\u2019d like to improve your condition.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/sofia.com.sg\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-1916\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aa915e39aa24\"  data-hover=\"#ffffff\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-1916'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-family:&#039;Montserrat&#039;;font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 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class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Our Psychotherapist Trained in Schema Therapy: Alexandra Bohnen<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center wpb_content_element\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"999\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Alexandra-Bohnen-Senior-counsellor-of-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic.jpeg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Alexandra Bohnen - Senior counsellor of Sofia Wellness Clinic\" title=\"Alexandra Bohnen - Senior counsellor of Sofia Wellness Clinic\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Alexandra-Bohnen-Senior-counsellor-of-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic.jpeg 1500w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Alexandra-Bohnen-Senior-counsellor-of-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-768x511.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Alexandra-Bohnen-Senior-counsellor-of-Sofia-Wellness-Clinic-300x200.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alexandra has worked with adults on relationships, sexuality, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress management and other mental health issues.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">She believes in empathic techniques and will cultivate a safe space for you to share your woes.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\" ubtn-ctn-center \"><a class=\"ubtn-link ult-adjust-bottom-margin ubtn-center ubtn-custom \" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/alexandra-bohnen\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><button type=\"button\" id=\"ubtn-3686\"  class=\"ubtn ult-adjust-bottom-margin ult-responsive ubtn-custom ubtn-no-hover-bg  ulta-pop  ubtn-center   tooltip-6aa915e39b16a\"  data-hover=\"#ffffff\" data-border-color=\"#f28482\" data-bg=\"#f28482\" data-hover-bg=\"rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\" data-border-hover=\"#f28482\" data-shadow-hover=\"\" data-shadow-click=\"none\" data-shadow=\"\" data-shd-shadow=\"\"  data-ultimate-target='#ubtn-3686'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:14px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:15px;\"}'  style=\"font-family:&#039;Montserrat&#039;;font-weight:normal;width:px;min-height:px;padding:15px 30px;border-radius:3px;border-width:1px;border-color:#f28482;border-style:solid;background: #f28482;color: #ffffff;\"><span class=\"ubtn-hover\" style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.01)\"><\/span><span class=\"ubtn-data ubtn-text \" >More About Alexandra<\/span><\/button><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Why Choose Sofia Wellness Clinic?<\/h2><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><strong>Evidence-based approaches<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our psychotherapists apply evidence-based approaches to improve our clients\u2019 mental well-being.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our approaches include schema therapy, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cognitive behavioural therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-act-singapore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acceptance and commitment therapy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and dialectical behavioural therapy.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<h3><b>Qualified psychotherapists<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.sofia.com.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sofia Wellness Clinic<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, our psychotherapists are equipped with extensive experience in counselling to provide the best outcomes for our clients.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of our psychotherapists has their own area of expertise to serve the varying needs of our clients.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey wpb_content_element  wpb_content_element\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><h2 style=\"font-size: 28px;color: #3d3d3d;text-align: center;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div id=\"1494500478378-5b311aaa-1a09\" class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_simple vc_toggle_color_mulled_wine  vc_toggle_size_md vc_toggle_active\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #111111;line-height: 30px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >What are the different types of schemas?<\/h3><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 4 different types of schemas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Person schema<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focuses on details of different individuals, such as one\u2019s appearance, likes, dislikes and personality<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Social schema<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> represents how people behave under social circumstances. For example, one might feel that sneezing aloud is a rude gesture, whereas someone else may not<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Self schema<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> centres around you and includes knowledge about your current and future selves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Event schema<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> guides you about how you should act in any situation. An example would be crossing the road only when the pedestrian light turns green<\/span><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"1494501015546-8799b2a9-db7b\" class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_simple vc_toggle_color_mulled_wine  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #111111;line-height: 30px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >What are schema modes?<\/h3><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schema modes affect the way one feels and copes at any one moment and they are constantly evolving. One can have dormant schema modes and active schema modes at the same time. One can also switch between helpful and unhelpful schema modes during the day.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Schema modes are mainly categorised into 4 categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Child modes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, such as the vulnerable, angry, undisciplined or happy child mode<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dysfunctional coping modes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where one may tend to become passive, detach oneself emotionally or end up mistreating others\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dysfunctional parent modes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> including the punitive or demanding parent<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Healthy adult mode<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> represents a healthy and functional self<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div  class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_simple vc_toggle_color_mulled_wine  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #111111;line-height: 30px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >What are some ways that people cope with schemas?<\/h3><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are 3 main ways that people usually cope with schemas:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Surrender<br \/>\n<\/b>You tend to accept the way you were treated and give in to the beliefs of the schema. By surrendering, you reinforce the schema as if it were true. You may find yourself often relying on others, avoiding conflict and being dependent on others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Avoidance<br \/>\n<\/b>You tend to avoid triggering the schema by avoiding people who mistreat you and disconnecting from your own emotions. This avoidance can lead you to becoming excessively self-reliant and may leave you more vulnerable to risky behaviours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Overcompensation<br \/>\n<\/b>You tend to fight a schema by acting in a complete opposite manner. Overcompensating will lead to actions that seem aggressive and excessive. Some examples include manipulating others to achieve your goals or focusing on perfectionism so that you will not be criticised.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"1494501113932-1a4c915e-6c34\" class=\"vc_do_toggle vc_toggle vc_toggle_simple vc_toggle_color_mulled_wine  vc_toggle_size_md\"><div class=\"vc_toggle_title\"><h3 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #111111;line-height: 30px;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >What is the difference between schema therapy and CBT?<\/h3><i class=\"vc_toggle_icon\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"vc_toggle_content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CBT is an active intervention psychotherapy that examines the relationships between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It is to help people <\/span><b>change the ways they think<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so that they can overcome their emotional problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whereas schema therapy combines a few techniques that help to <\/span><b>rebuild people\u2019s schemas and coping styles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for healthy living. It places more emphasis on one\u2019s unmet needs and toxic experiences.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 40px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><section class=\"vc_cta3-container\"><div class=\"vc_general vc_do_cta3 vc_cta3 vc_cta3-style-classic vc_cta3-shape-square vc_cta3-align-left vc_cta3-color-white vc_cta3-icon-size-md vc_cta3-actions-bottom vc_custom_1652163123254\"><div class=\"vc_cta3_content-container\"><div class=\"vc_cta3-content\"><header class=\"vc_cta3-content-header\"><h2 style=\"color: #555555;text-align: left;font-family:Montserrat;font-weight:700;font-style:normal\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_do_custom_heading\" >Schema Therapy in Singapore<\/h2><\/header><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Find out how schema therapy can be helpful in eliminating your fearful and negative thoughts. 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