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Question
Ava is facing several dilemmas in her relationships with friends, which are impacting her emotional well-being and sleep. The primary challenges identified in the therapy session include:
Conflicting Preferences: Ava and her friends are unable to reach an agreement on leisure activities. While Ava enjoys outdoor activities such as going to the park and playing soccer, her friends prefer activities like going to the mall or the movies. This disparity in preferences has led to arguments and frustration.
Isolation and Frustration: Due to the disagreement in activity choices, Ava feels isolated and frustrated. She expresses a desire to spend time outdoors, but the lack of alignment with her friends' preferences makes her question whether she wants to continue hanging out with them.
Distress and Negative Emotions: Ava experiences distress and negative emotions, including hurt and frustration, as a result of the ongoing conflicts with her friends. These emotions are significant enough to impact her sleep, indicating the severity of the emotional distress she is facing.
How to use Schema therapy with Ava?What are the advantages of Schema therapy versus the Wise Mind ACCEPTS technique, and which of the two is better for Ava compared to the other? Why?