Research & Forums I follow

Research:

Giesen-Bloo et al., (2006) Randomized trial (Schema-Focused Therapy vs Transference-Focused Psychotherapy) for Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
Type: RCT, long-term follow-up. Main finding: ST produced larger recovery and improvement rates than transference-focused psychotherapy for BPD.

Bamelis, E.M.M., et al., (2014) Multicenter randomized controlled trial of Schema Therapy for personality disorders.
Type: Large multicenter RCT (N≈323). Main finding: ST was more effective than treatment-as-usual/clarification-oriented psychotherapy across several personality disorders.

Arntz et al., (2022) Randomized clinical trial (combined individual + group ST vs group ST vs optimal TAU) for BPD.
Type: Large international RCT (495 participants). Main finding: Combined individual+group ST was superior to optimal TAU and to predominantly group ST in reducing BPD severity.

Taylor, C.D.J., Bee, P., & Haddock, G., (2016/2017) Systematic review: “Does schema therapy change schemas and symptoms?”
Type: Systematic review across mental health disorders. Main conclusion: ST shows promising effects on symptoms and early maladaptive schemas, but evidence on schema-change mechanisms was limited at the time and more rigorous mediation research was recommended.

Zhang et al., (2023) Systematic review and meta-analysis of ST for personality disorders.
Type: Meta-analysis (RCTs and single-group trials). Main finding: ST showed a moderate overall effect for reducing personality disorder symptoms vs controls; group formats often showed larger effects.

Nadort et al., (2009) Implementation study of outpatient ST for BPD in regular mental healthcare (multisite protocol & results).
Type: Implementation study / multisite RCT protocol and outcomes. Main point: ST can be implemented effectively in routine clinical settings; outcomes and dropout comparable to prior clinical trials.

Carter et al., (2013) Randomized clinical trial comparing Schema Therapy and another active treatment (adults with personality problems/depression contexts).
Type: RCT (clinical sample). Main finding: Evidence supporting ST’s effectiveness in complex/dependent personality and depressive presentations (see paper for sample details).

Jacob et al., (2018) Priovi: a Schema Therapy–based eHealth program for BPD (naturalistic single-arm study).
Type: eHealth program evaluation (naturalistic). Main point: Demonstrates feasibility and promising outcomes for a schema-therapy informed online intervention. Useful for digital/implementation perspectives.

Gülüm İ.V., (2018) Dropout in schema therapy for personality disorders (systematic look at attrition).
Type: Systematic/empirical study on dropout. Main point: Reviews dropout rates and factors in ST trials; important when assessing external validity and feasibility.

Podcasts:

What's the Schemata?
A podcast dedicated to all things schema therapy, including theory, skills, and research.

The Good Mood Clinic Podcast
Hosted by Drs. Gemma Gladstone and Justine Corry, this show offers in-depth discussions on schema therapy and common client issues.

We Heart Therapy
Dr. Anabelle Bugatti discusses various therapy modalities, with a focus on EFT and relationship wellness.

The Leading Edge in Emotionally Focused Therapy
Drs. James Hawkins and Ryan Rana explore EFT concepts and share insights from their clinical experiences.

Going Deeper: A Relationship Podcast
Therapists trained in EFT discuss relationship dynamics and therapeutic challenges.

Therapy Chat – Episode 417: Healing Childhood Trauma Through Psychodrama Structures
Linda Thai, LMSW, discusses the use of psychodrama in healing childhood trauma.

Finding You – Episode 405: Psychodrama Theory and Practice
Dr. Brad Reedy explores how psychodrama accesses aspects of ourselves beyond traditional talk therapy.

Psychodrama Unboxed with Arlene Story
An exploration of psychodrama techniques and their application in therapy.

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