Schema Therapy Cards

Identify patterns. Understand yourself. Create meaningful change.

The Schema Therapy Cards are a practical tool designed to help individuals recognise and understand the schemas, coping styles, and schema modes that influence their thoughts, emotions, relationships, and behaviours.

Developed by Jess O'Garr (Clinical Psychologist) and Dr Al Griskaitis (Psychiatrist), this professionally designed card deck translates complex schema therapy concepts into a simple, engaging, and accessible format. Whether used independently, in therapy sessions, or as part of a schema therapy program, these cards help bring self-awareness and insight to the patterns that may be keeping you stuck.

Each card explains a specific schema or mode using clear language, practical examples, and easy-to-understand descriptions, making them suitable for both personal growth and clinical use.

What's Included

• Magnetic box and 43 cards, including:
  • 22 maladaptive schema cards
  • 15 adaptive schema cards
  • 6 needs cards

Who Are These Cards For?

These cards are ideal for:

• Individuals working on personal growth and self-understanding
• Clients participating in schema therapy
• Psychologists, counsellors, social workers, and mental health clinicians
• Students learning schema therapy concepts
• Couples and families seeking to better understand recurring relationship patterns

Why People Love These Cards

✔ Makes complex schema therapy concepts easy to understand

✔ Encourages insight, reflection, and meaningful conversations

✔ Useful both in therapy sessions and at home

✔ Engaging alternative to traditional worksheets and handouts

✔ Helps identify long-standing emotional and behavioural patterns

Whether you're beginning your schema therapy journey or looking for a practical tool to deepen your understanding, the Schema Therapy Cards provide a simple and powerful way to explore the patterns that shape your life.

Physical product. Professionally printed and shipped worldwide.