Core tools

Imagery

Section from the interactive two-leg model reference: attachment and assertiveness legs, coping modes under stress, and tools that support balance.

Psychoeducation only. Concepts here support self-understanding and conversations with a qualified professional; they are not a clinical diagnosis or mode inventory score.

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Imagery Rescripting

A powerful technique for healing traumatic or adverse childhood memories. Your adult self enters the memory to protect and meet the needs of your vulnerable child—creating new learning that updates the schema.

IMAGERY RESCRIPTING

Healing Past Memories

Step 1 of 7

Relaxation & Safe Place

3-5 minutes

Establish a relaxed state and identify a safe, comforting image.

🗣️ Guided Script

"Let your eyes close gently. Take a few deep breaths. Now imagine a place where you feel completely safe and at peace. This could be real or imagined. Notice what you see, hear, and feel in this place."

🧘 Your Focus

Feel your body relax. Connect with sensations of safety.

📝 Personal Notes (optional):

⚠️ Safety Note: Imagery rescripting can bring up strong emotions. It is recommended to do this with a trained schema therapist, especially for trauma memories. If doing alone, ensure you have support available and stop if you become overwhelmed.

Imagery Rescripting Guide — schema therapy technique for healing early memories. Based on Arntz & Jacob (2013) and Young et al. schema therapy methods. NOT scored from YSQ-R

Official YSQ-3 long/short forms and other schema inventories are copyrighted by the Schema Therapy Institute and sold through their order center. Theory and inventory overview: Schema Therapy Institute. This portal uses a Rasch YSQ-R style implementation for self-reflection—not those licensed forms.