Shrinkle #7 · Mind and thinking · 6 letters
Schema
A mental framework built from past experience that helps you quickly make sense of new situations. In therapy, it often means a deep pattern of beliefs about yourself and others, formed early in life.
In the room
In schema therapy, a client might notice that an old belief like 'people always leave' gets switched on in new relationships, shaping how they react.
Something a client might say
“Deep down I always expect people to leave, even when they promise they won't.”
An illustrative line, not a real client.
Where it comes from
Schema therapy was developed by Jeffrey Young.
Related ideas
Core beliefs · Schema therapy · Early maladaptive patterns
Made by Alembic Labs. Educational, not clinical advice.