{"product_id":"abandonment-schema","title":"Abandonment Schema","description":"\u003ch4\u003eDo You Worry That People Will Leave You?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Abandonment Schema is the belief that the people you depend on for love, support, connection, or protection will eventually leave. This can create a persistent fear of rejection, loneliness, and emotional loss, even when there is little evidence that a relationship is actually at risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeople with an Abandonment Schema often find themselves constantly scanning for signs of rejection, needing reassurance from others, struggling with separation, or pulling away from relationships before they can be hurt. While these behaviours are designed to protect against future pain, they often end up reinforcing the very fears they are trying to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis practical Schema Therapy worksheet helps you identify when your Abandonment Schema is active, understand how it influences your relationships, and develop Healthy Adult strategies for building greater security, connection, and trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(14, 139, 104);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS HANDOUT IS INCLUDED IN THE SCHEMA THERAPY COMPLETE SET OF WORKSHEETS.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIn This Resource\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✔ Understand the origins of the Abandonment Schema\u003cbr\u003e✔ Learn how fears of rejection influence thoughts, feelings, and behaviours\u003cbr\u003e✔ Explore common coping styles including avoidance, reassurance-seeking, and relationship self-sabotage\u003cbr\u003e✔ Identify the attachment needs underlying the schema\u003cbr\u003e✔ Develop Healthy Adult responses to challenge abandonment beliefs\u003cbr\u003e✔ Complete a guided worksheet for schema awareness and schema management\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Signs of the Abandonment Schema\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFear of being left, rejected, or forgotten\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifficulty tolerating distance in relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequent reassurance-seeking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnxiety when relationships change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnding relationships prematurely to avoid being hurt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStaying in unhealthy relationships to avoid being alone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchema Therapy clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelationship and attachment difficulties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnxiety about rejection or abandonment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrauma and childhood adversity recovery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounselling and psychotherapy clients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMental health clinicians seeking psychoeducational resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Abandonment Schema is often the first step towards developing more secure relationships. This worksheet helps you recognise old patterns, identify unmet attachment needs, and learn healthier ways of creating connection and emotional safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Digital PDF Download\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreated By:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jessica O'Garr (Clinical Psychologist) \u0026amp; Dr Al Griskaitis (Psychiatrist)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Psych Collective","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46553590333601,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0722\/4167\/6449\/files\/ABANDONMENTSCHEMAThePsychCollective.png?v=1781734845","url":"https:\/\/store.thepsychcollective.com\/products\/abandonment-schema","provider":"The Psych Collective Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}