The river of life method in a schema therapy groups

This article introduces the River of Life Method, a novel technique for facilitating group schema therapy, based on the metaphor of a river of life. The method helps patients to identify and modify their maladaptive schemas and modes in a nurturing process in the group. The article describes the theoretical background, the practical steps, and the clinical applications of the method. It also presents the patients' experience with the method, based on their feedback and self-reports. The results showed that the method was well received by both patients and therapists, and that it had positive effects on schema modes, psychological distress, and coping with adversities and hope for the future.PMID:38295428

Source: Neuroendocrinology Letters - January 31, 2024 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Jan Prasko Marie Ociskova Julius Burkauskas Jakub Vanek Ilona Krone Julija Gecaite-Stonciene Marija Abeltina Jelena Holomany Milos Slepecky Alicja Juskiene Source Type: research