Überlegungen zur Nutzung schematherapeutischer Konzepte in der Selbsterfahrung bei der Ausbildung von Verhaltenstherapeuten

Abstract

Emotion activating and modifying interventions are, in addition to expositional techniques, increasingly used by cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) therapists in the last few years. However, systematic concepts of how to use these interventions are lacking so far. The schema mode model as proposed by Jeffrey Young or Arnoud Arntz is a possible frame for using emotion focussed interventions in CBT treatments. An increasing number of trials show both good effects for emotion focussed methods and high effectiveness of schema therapy in different personality disorders. In Germany, personal therapy is an integral part of CBT training. Goals are both personal and practical learning. This manuscript describes some considerations how the schema mode model can be used in CBT personal therapy. Therapists can learn in practice how to use emotional methods systematically; with regard to personal goals, dysfunctional patterns of therapist behaviours, such as excessive feelings of responsibility or avoidance of confronting interventions, can be understood in their biographical context and changed. An empirical test of this model would be desirable. Copyright © 2011 S. Karger AG, Basel.