List of Revised Schemas

Understand How Schemas Shape Thoughts, Emotions and Behaviour

Schemas are deeply held patterns of beliefs about ourselves, other people, and the world around us. Developed through early life experiences, schemas can influence how we think, feel, behave, and relate to others throughout adulthood.

This practical Schema Therapy handout provides a clear overview of the 20 Revised Maladaptive Schemas, including the updates proposed by Yalcin, Marais, Lee and Correia (2022). It explains how schemas develop, why they persist, and how they contribute to common emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Perfect for clients, clinicians, students, and anyone interested in Schema Therapy, this resource offers a concise reference guide to the four major schema domains and all 20 revised schemas.

In This Resource:

✔ What schemas are and how they develop
✔ The role of unmet emotional needs and temperament
✔ Definitions of all 20 revised maladaptive schemas
✔ Updates to Emotional Inhibition and Punitiveness schemas
✔ Evidence-informed content based on the revised YSQ-R model

Ideal For:

• Schema Therapy clients
• Psychologists, social workers, counsellors and therapists
• EMDR and trauma-informed practitioners
• Mental health students and trainees
• Anyone wanting to better understand long-standing emotional patterns

Whether you're beginning your Schema Therapy journey or looking for a quick reference guide, this handout provides a practical foundation for understanding the patterns that drive emotional distress and self-defeating behaviours.