Table1 Content of the group schema therapy sessions

1

Introducing and framing the problems in schema therapy format

2

Selecting the emotional inhibition and the emotional deprivation schemas and understanding fundamental beliefs

3

Exploring the developmental origins of the schemas in childhood and relating them with currently-used coping strategies

4

Assessing reasons behind the formation of schemas, particularly in the interactions with parents, based on the assumptions of schema therapy

5

Schema testing and analyzing them through Socratic dialogue; reframing the schemas

6

Implementing limited reparenting to recognize participants’ needs

7

Exploring the origins of the schemas through experiential techniques;

8

Understanding the developmental origins of the schema and relating it with obesity

9

Using the advantage-disadvantage technique to decide on whether or not to keep a schema and teaching emotion regulation techniques

10

Assessing treatment outcomes and the methods for maintaining them through flashcards