Self-Sacrifice
The Self-Sacrifice information handout is designed to help therapists and clients understand and work with common early maladaptive schemas (EMS).
Self-Sacrifice
Early maladaptive schemas (EMS) are negative themes or patterns in our thoughts and feelings that persist throughout our lives. This tool will introduce you to the self-sacrifice schema.
Overview
The Self-Sacrifice handout is part of the Psychology Tools Schema series, helping mental health professionals work with early maladaptive schemas (EMS) often underlying psychological difficulties. The resource provides insight into self-sacrifice, characterized by a tendency to put others people's needs above one's own.
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