Social Isolation
This handout explores the social isolation schema, characterized by feelings of difference and disconnection from others.
Social Isolation
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 social isolation schema.
Overview
The Social Isolation information handout is part of the Psychology Tools Schema series, designed to aid therapists and clients in effectively addressing common early maladaptive schemas (EMS) identified in schema therapy. This resource offers insights into social isolation, an EMS characterized by feelings of being different, excluded, and disconnected from others. It describes how people experience this schema and how they try to cope with it.
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