Positive Constructs in Schema Therapy: A Scoping Review
Overview
This scoping review examines theoretical perspectives, assessment methods, and therapeutic applications of positive constructs in schema therapy, such as the 'healthy adult' and 'happy child' modes. It is intended for researchers and clinicians interested in the evolution of schema therapy models toward positive psychology frameworks. The authors note a growing interest in these topics since 2011 and highlight correlations between the healthy adult mode and psychological well-being, while pointing out a lack of empirical evidence for specific interventions.
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- Loes van Donzel (Tilburg University), Anne-Marie Claassen (Thales (Netherlands)), Machteld A. Ouwens (GGz Breburg), Jenny Broersen (Centrum Wiskunde & Informatica), Sebastiaan P. J. van Alphen (Vrije Universiteit Brussel), John Philip Louis (Counselling Centre for Children, Adolescents and Parents), Arjan C. Videler (Tilburg University)
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- 2026-02-24
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- hybrid
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- 10.1002/jclp.70111
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@article{allodium:241cfebac11e4fa0,
title = {Positive Constructs in Schema Therapy: A Scoping Review},
author = {Loes van Donzel and Anne-Marie Claassen and Machteld A. Ouwens and Jenny Broersen and Sebastiaan P. J. van Alphen and John Philip Louis and Arjan C. Videler},
year = {2026},
journal = {PubMed Central},
doi = {10.1002/jclp.70111},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.70111}
}RIS
TY - JOUR TI - Positive Constructs in Schema Therapy: A Scoping Review AU - Donzel, Loes van AU - Claassen, Anne-Marie AU - Ouwens, Machteld A. AU - Broersen, Jenny AU - Alphen, Sebastiaan P. J. van AU - Louis, John Philip AU - Videler, Arjan C. PY - 2026 PB - PubMed Central DO - 10.1002/jclp.70111 UR - https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.70111 ER -
APA
Donzel, L. V., Claassen, A., Ouwens, M. A., Broersen, J., Alphen, S. P. J. V., Louis, J. P., & Videler, A. C. (2026). Positive Constructs in Schema Therapy: A Scoping Review. PubMed Central. https://doi.org/10.1002/jclp.70111
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