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Positive Constructs in Schema Therapy: A Scoping Review.

Loes van Donzel^1,2, Anne-Marie Claassen³, Machteld A Ouwens¹

¹PersonaCura, Clinical Center of Excellence for Older Adults with Personality Disorders and Developmental Disorders, GGz Breburg, Tilburg, the Netherlands.

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Summary

Schema therapy is exploring positive constructs like the "healthy adult" mode, linked to well-being. Research highlights growing interest but needs more evidence on therapeutic interventions for positive schema development.

Keywords:

early adaptive schema happy child mode healthy adult mode positive coping positive schema schema therapy

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Background:

Schema therapy traditionally focuses on early maladaptive schemas stemming from unmet childhood needs.
Recent shifts in schema therapy emphasize positive constructs, including early adaptive schemas and positive schema modes like the "healthy adult" and "happy child."

Conclusions:

There is a growing body of literature on positive constructs in schema therapy, particularly the "healthy adult" mode.
Empirical evidence supporting specific positive schema therapy interventions remains limited.
Further research is recommended to clarify the "healthy adult" construct, explore positive coping strategies, and integrate positive elements into schema therapy for enhanced outcomes.