Breaking Negative Thinking Patterns: A Schema Therapy Self–Help and Support Book

Breaking Negative Thinking Patterns presents the first schema–mode focused resource guide aimed both at current schema therapy patients and anyone interested in changing thinking and behavior patterns that are standing in the way of happiness, fulfillment, or success. Written by three experts, the book combines engaging discussions with illuminating case studies to provide readers with proven, schema–focused cognitive therapy techniques and self–improvement strategies. A variety of illustrations, exercises, and a glossary of technical terminology enhance accessibility. Innovative and timely, Breaking Negative Thinking Patterns offers invaluable guidance for breaking free from self–destructive habits and paving the way to a healthier, happier future.

Gitta Jacob is a Clinical Psychologist and Schema Therapist at GAIA, a therapy development and research company in Hamburg, Germany. A founding board member of the International Society for Schema Therapy (ISST), Dr. Jacob is also co–author of Schema Therapy in Practice: An Introductory Guide to the Schema Mode Approach (2012). Hannie van Genderen is a Clinical Psychologist, Supervisor of the Dutch Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Therapy, and Chair of the Dutch Schema Therapy Association. She is also a Psychotherapist at the Maastricht Community Mental Health Centre and co–author of Schema Therapy for Borderline Personality Disorder (2009). Laura Seebauer is a Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Schema Therapist in the Department of Clinical Psychology and Psychotherapy, University Medical Centre, University of Freiburg, Germany.