Break Your Negative Patterns in Five Steps - Hannie van Genderen

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Auteur(s) : Hannie van Genderen

Editeur : Wiley John + Sons

Langue : Anglais

Parution : 01/05/2026

Format : Moyen, de 350g à 1kg

Nombre de pages : 256.0

ISBN : 9781394360352

Résumé :
List of exercises viii

Preface x

1 Introduction 1

The five steps 1

Introducing: Sarah, Martin and Nora 3

2 What are modes and pitfalls? 10

How do modes arise? 10

Basic needs and pitfalls 11

Coping styles 17

Modes 19

Unhelpful modes 23

Child modes 23

Critical modes 33

Coping modes 42

Helpful modes 58

Healthy adult mode 58

Happy child mode 59

Summary 60

3 Step 1: Discovering your own modes 63

Where do you start? 63

Making your mode model 77

A plan to change your modes 79

Difficult moments 80

Step 1 Overview 87

4 Step 2: Recognising modes in everyday situations 89

Aids in recognising your modes 93

Difficult moments 97

Step 2 Overview 100

5 Step 3: Starting to change modes 102

A closer look at the seven sub- goals 103

How does an appointment with your therapist go? 108

Exercises to change your modes 111

Gaining new experiences 111

Changing thoughts 134

Changing behaviour 137

Difficult moments 141

Step 3 Overview 145

6 Step 4: Changing your modes independently 147

Setting goals 148

How does an appointment with your therapist go? 150

Changing modes in your own way 151

Gaining new experiences 151

Changing thoughts 171

Changing behaviour 178

Strengthening the healthy adult 178

Learning to care for the vulnerable child 183

Learning a balanced way to express your anger 185

Limiting the impulsive, undisciplined or spoilt child 195

Strengthening the Changing thoughts 203

Changing behaviour 204

Difficult moments 205

Step 4 Overview 211

7 Step 5: Continuing to change modes in the future 214

Recognising and changing modes early, and identifying triggers 214

Gaining new experiences 215

Changing thoughts 222

Changing behaviour 222

A plan to prevent relapse 225

Difficult moments 226

Step 5 Overview 230

8 In conclusion 232

Appendix 1: Mode model worksheet 235

Appendix 2: Self- inquiry circle worksheet 237

Appendix 3: Thought journal worksheet 238 Appendix 4: Visualisation exercise worksheet 240 Appendix 5: Role- play worksheet 242

Appendix 6: Homework form worksheet 244

Appendix 7: Positive logbook worksheet 246

Appendix 8: Changing behavioural patterns worksheet 248

Bibliography 250

Index 252

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Biographie:

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....

Sommaire:

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 modes
• Integrates the latest insights from schema therapy and psychological research
• Illustrates each stage of the transformation process
• Includes worksheets to support self-guided or therapist-assisted change
• Explains how to maintain progress and prevent relapse through ongoing self-reflection
• Offers strategies to strengthen healthy emotional patterns and balanced thinking

Combining 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....