Breaking Negative Thinking Patterns Step by Step

A systematic plan to change unwanted feelings, thoughts and behaviour

Häftad, Engelska, 2026

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Provides a practical plan to break unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns for lasting change Many people struggle with thoughts and reactions that feel overwhelming, repetitive, or out of proportion—yet don’t always understand why. Breaking Negative Thinking Patterns Step by Step offers a clear, evidence-based framework to recognise and transform these recurring emotional and behavioural patterns, known as “modes.” Drawing on schema therapy and the latest clinical research, Hannie van Genderen guides readers through a five-step process designed to identify unhelpful modes, understand their origins, and develop healthier, more balanced ways of responding to life’s challenges. Through the relatable stories of Sarah, Martin, and Nora, readers learn to see how modes influence their emotions and relationships—and how meaningful change is possible. Each step of the process includes structured guidance, real-world examples, and practical exercises that encourage self-awareness, resilience, and emotional growth. Whether used independently or alongside a therapist, this book empowers readers to create lasting transformation by strengthening their healthy adult mode and nurturing self-compassion. Showing that change is achievable—not by fighting behavioural patterns, but by understanding and reshaping them, Breaking Negative Thinking Patterns Step by Step: Introduces a clinically grounded plan for identifying and changing negative modesIntegrates the latest insights from schema therapy and psychological researchIllustrates each stage of the transformation processIncludes worksheets to support self-guided or therapist-assisted changeExplains how to maintain progress and prevent relapse through ongoing self-reflectionOffers strategies to strengthen healthy emotional patterns and balanced thinkingCombining scientific insight, professional expertise, and deep empathy, Breaking Negative Thinking Patterns Step by Step is a must-have for individuals seeking to better understand and manage their emotions and behaviour. It is also a valuable resource for therapists using schema therapy or related approaches, professionals in mental health and wellbeing roles, and undergraduate and postgraduate students in clinical psychology, counselling, and psychotherapy courses.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-07-16
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor272
FörlagJohn Wiley & Sons Inc
ISBN9781394360352

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HANNIE VAN GENDEREN is a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, and supervisor and trainer in individual and group Schema Therapy. Since 1990 she has been involved as a senior consultant and clinical psychologist in the treatment and research of anxiety eating and personality disorders at the University of Maastricht. A pioneer in introducing Schema Therapy for personality disorders in the Netherlands, she co-founded the Dutch Schema Therapy Society and the International Society of Schema Therapy, serving in leadership roles in both organizations. She is the founder of the Dutch Schema Therapy Training Institute “Van Genderen Opleidingen”.

List of exercises viii Preface x1 Introduction 1The five steps 1Introducing: Sarah, Martin and Nora 32 What are modes and pitfalls? 10How do modes arise? 10Basic needs and pitfalls 11Coping styles 17Modes 19Unhelpful modes 23Child modes 23Critical modes 33Coping modes 42Helpful modes 58Healthy adult mode 58Happy child mode 59Summary 603 Step 1: Discovering your own modes 63Where do you start? 63Making your mode model 77A plan to change your modes 79Difficult moments 80Step 1 Overview 874 Step 2: Recognising modes in everyday situations 89Aids in recognising your modes 93Difficult moments 97Step 2 Overview 1005 Step 3: Starting to change modes 102A closer look at the seven sub- goals 103How does an appointment with your therapist go? 108Exercises to change your modes 111Gaining new experiences 111Changing thoughts 134Changing behaviour 137Difficult moments 141Step 3 Overview 1456 Step 4: Changing your modes independently 147Setting goals 148How does an appointment with your therapist go? 150Changing modes in your own way 151Gaining new experiences 151Changing thoughts 171Changing behaviour 178Strengthening the healthy adult 178Learning to care for the vulnerable child 183Learning a balanced way to express your anger 185Limiting the impulsive, undisciplined or spoilt child 195Strengthening the Changing thoughts 203Changing behaviour 204Difficult moments 205Step 4 Overview 2117 Step 5: Continuing to change modes in the future 214Recognising and changing modes early, and identifying triggers 214Gaining new experiences 215Changing thoughts 222Changing behaviour 222A plan to prevent relapse 225Difficult moments 226Step 5 Overview 2308 In conclusion 232Appendix 1: Mode model worksheet 235Appendix 2: Self- inquiry circle worksheet 237Appendix 3: Thought journal worksheet 238 Appendix 4: Visualisation exercise worksheet 240 Appendix 5: Role- play worksheet 242Appendix 6: Homework form worksheet 244Appendix 7: Positive logbook worksheet 246Appendix 8: Changing behavioural patterns worksheet 248Bibliography 250Index 252