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How does avoidance function as a coping strategy in schema therapy?

From 5 years of verified research · Vassili Sandqvist
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Avoidance is a coping mechanism where individuals organize their lives to evade situations that might trigger their schemas. This can lead to anxiety disorders, as it prevents individuals from confronting their fears and ultimately reinforces the schema by keeping it untested.

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