Episode 1 Hvad Er Schematerapi

Liz Lacy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Trainer, who is widely recognised as a leading authority on applying Schema Therapy in the treatment of addiction. This conversation provides an introduction to the core ideas of this innovative approach, covering things like:

— The flaws in the mainstream model of addiction treatment and why relapse rates are so high

— The relationship between our core developmental needs and addictive processes

— Why we should view an addiction as symptom of a deeper issue

— How schema therapy can offer a highly effective treatment modality.

And more. 

You can learn more about Liz's work and upcoming training by going to https://elizabethlacy.com.

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Liz Lacy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist and Trainer, who is widely recognised as a leading authority on applying Schema Therapy in the treatment of addiction, aside from treating addictive disorders, she also assesses anxiety disorders, couples, and personality disorders in adults and adolescents. Emotional pain can be caused by various reasons, including recent life events, unresolved past events, and biological reasons. Liz’s assessment approach considers all possibilities to develop an effective plan for clients to achieve their life goals.

She is an expert in her field and is focused on helping clients achieve their goals, and she also acknowledges that emotional pain can be caused by various reasons and takes a holistic approach to assessment and treatment.

You can learn more about Liz's work and upcoming training by going to https://elizabethlacy.com.

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Interview Links:

— Liz Lacy’s website - https://elizabethlacy.com

— Schema Therapy Online - https://www.schematherapyonline.com

3 Books Liz Recommends Every Therapist Should Read: 

— Chasing the Scream: The First and Last Days of the War on Drugs - Johann Hari - https://amzn.to/3p5b18F

— In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction- Dr Gabor Maté - https://amzn.to/4125SLH

— Schema Therapy: A Practitioner's Guide - Jeffrey E. Young et al. - https://amzn.to/3NytPHu

Schema Therapy for Deep Recovery - Elizabeth Lacy, LCSW, PLLC

Trauma isn’t just in the mind - it lives in the body. In this episode, Janis Briedis introduces Body-Focused Schema Therapy, exploring how core emotional needs, schemas, and coping styles show up physically. Discover practical techniques to read the body’s signals, link emotions to sensations, and bring somatic awareness into therapy. With humor and playfulness, Janis shows how to help clients access their healthy adult state and strengthen self-care.
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