In this episode, Gemma dives into the cornerstone of schema therapy: the Healthy Adult mode. This is the part of us that represents balance, wisdom, and compassion—our best self that helps us navigate relationships, emotions, and life’s challenges effectively.
What You’ll Learn:
- Mindfulness: Why mindfulness is the foundational building block for self-awareness, self-reflection, and personal growth.
- The Healthy Adult as Executor: How this mode acts as the caretaker, director, and overseer of all other modes.
- The Wise and Courageous Self: The importance of facing reality, leaning into discomfort, and making wise, courageous decisions.
- The Compassionate Self: How to practice genuine compassion toward yourself and others without overextending or self-sacrificing.
- The Good Parent: Prioritizing meaningful self-care and addressing unhealthy coping strategies to nurture yourself like a loving parent would.
- Self-Awareness and Growth: Recognizing your schemas and embracing psychological awareness to create meaningful change.
- Flexibility and Openness: Developing an open, adaptable mindset to navigate life’s ups and downs without rigidity.
Why This Episode Matters:
Understanding and strengthening your Healthy Adult mode is central to breaking unhelpful patterns and living authentically. Gemma shares practical insights and strategies to help you embrace this transformative aspect of yourself.
Resources Mentioned:
- Book recommendation: Reinventing Your Life by Jeffrey Young.
- Previous episode: "You’re Not Your Diagnosis."
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