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The Entitlement Schema: “I Can Have Whatever I Want” – Navigating Boundaries and Empathy in Relationships
Wednesday, 14 May 2025
Do you feel worn down in your relationship, like you are always trying to keep the peace, unsure when (or how) to say no? Do you find yourself questioning whether you are being “too much,” “not enough,” or constantly sacrificing your own needs for others? These patterns can be exhausting, and one schema I often
- Published in Entitlement Schema, Psychology, Schema Therapy, Therapy
Practical Tips to Challenge the Abandonment Schema in Daily Life
Wednesday, 26 March 2025
Many people, experience a fear of being left behind – whether emotionally, physically, or both. But for some, this fear feels all-consuming. You might notice yourself anxiously scanning for signs someone is pulling away. Or you might feel a deep, sinking panic when someone important takes space or seems less responsive. This pattern, often rooted
- Published in Abandonment Schema, Helpful Tips, Schema Therapy
Understanding the Mistrust/Abuse Schema
Wednesday, 26 February 2025
The ability to trust shapes how we connect, love, and feel safe in the world. But for some, trust doesn’t come easily. Instead, there’s a deep fear that others will let them down, take advantage, or cause harm. Even when kindness is shown, doubts creep in: What’s their real motive? When will they hurt me?
- Published in Mental Health, Mistrust Abuse Schema, Psychology, Schema Therapy, Trauma
The Abandonment Schema: Why Fear of Loss Shapes Relationships
Tuesday, 18 February 2025
The fear of abandonment can deeply affect how we interact with others and shape our relationships. For many, it often develops early in life and is shaped by experiences of inconsistency, emotional distance, or unexpected loss. These experiences leave a lasting imprint on how we perceive security and connection. As we grow, these early wounds
- Published in Abandonment Schema, Helpful Tips, Psychology, Schema Therapy
Understanding Core Emotional Needs and Schema Therapy
Wednesday, 05 February 2025
We all know how important it is to take care of our physical needs – things like food, water, and shelter are essential for survival. But just as we need physical nourishment, we also require emotional nourishment to truly thrive. From the moment we are born, we begin seeking emotional support – first from our
- Published in Mental Health, Psychology, Schema Therapy, Therapy