Entitlement
This information handout provides insights into the entitlement schema, characterized by a pervasive belief that one deserves more and is entitled to more than others.
Entitlement
Early maladaptive schemas (or 'schemas' for short) are negative themes or patterns in our thoughts and feelings that persist throughout our lives. This tool will introduce you to the entitlement schema.
Overview
Schema therapy posits that psychological difficulties stem from early maladaptive schemas (EMS) and clients’ characteristic responses to them, referred to as ‘coping styles’. People with an entitlement schema see themselves as unique or superior to others. As a result, they might think that they deserve special treatment or should be able to do whatever they like. This means that they can sometimes come across as demanding, self-centered, or insensitive.
This Entitlement information handout forms part of the Psychology Tools Schema series. It is designed to help clients and therapists to work more effectively with common early maladaptive schemas (EMS).
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