SCHEMA THERAPY RESEARCH MEETING

Rome, 21-22 November 2025

THE MEETING

The Italian Academy of Schema Therapy (IAST) is proud to invite you to an engaging event dedicated to the advancements of Schema Therapy research.

The meeting will showcase dynamic symposia focusing on cutting-edge topics in ST.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with leading experts, exchange ideas, and contribute to the future of Schema Therapy.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event!

No registration fees for ISST members, SITCC members and Presenters

Participants are responsible for covering their ISST or SITCC membership fees, as well as, their own accommodation and travel expenses.

For other participants (No ISST or SITCC members) there is a registration fee of 100,00 euros vat included.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The Meeting will be held in presence in Rome at Roma Scout Center – Largo dello Scautismo n. 1, 00162, Rome (IT)

Friday 21st November 9.00 am – 5.30 pm – Symposia
Saturday 22nd November 9.00 am – 1.00 pm – Symposia

*An in-person workshop led by Eshkol Rafaeli will take place on Saturday, November 22nd in the afternoon (2:00 PM – 5:30 PM). A separate registration is required. For info and registration for the Saturday afternoon Workshop with Eshkol Rafaeli CLICK HERE

PRESENTERS

Alessandra Mancini – Italian Academy of Schema Therapy (IAST), Rome, Italy
Gayle Maloney – Director, Perth OCD Clinic; Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine
Katia Tenore – Italian Academy of Schema Therapy (IAST), Rome, Italy
Tibor van Verseveld – Amsterdam University Medical Center, Netherlands
Olga Ines Luppino – Italian Academy of Schema Therapy (IAST), Rome, Italy
Arnoud Arntz – University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Saffova Stanislava – University of Roehampton, London, UK
Cristina Baroncelli – Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology,Tilburg University, Netherlands
Denise Ginzburg-Marku – Frankfurt Schema Therapy Institute (IST-F), Germany
Leo Goetstouwers – Parnassia Group, PsyQ Zaandam
Barbara Basile – Italian Academy of Schema Therapy (IAST), Rome, Italy
Munivenkatappa Manjula – Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, India
Tavleen Kohli – Department of Clinical Psychology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, India
Claudio Vieira – Nottingham Trent University, UK
Viktoria Simon – Hungarian Association of Cognitive Behavior and Schema Therapy, Hungary
Alon Berger – Bar Ilan University, Israel
Evelyn Smith – University of Western Sydney, Australia
Matteo Aloi – Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Italy
Fatemeh Seifi – Project Researcher (PhD in clinical psychology), University of Eastern Finland, Finland
Phoebe Joshua – University of Canberra, Australia
Sìlvia Maria Costa – Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ), Brasil
Marta Bej – Cbt & SchemaTherapy Albania, Albania

PROGRAM

Friday 21 November 2025 – morning sessions

09.00 am – 09.15 am – Welcome

SESSION 1 – 09.15 am – 01.00 pm

09.15 – Alessandra Mancini – “Early Maladaptive Schemas and Guilt feelings” – IN PERSON
09.35 – Gayle Maloney – “Schema-informed Exposure and Response Prevention Treatment and Imagery Rescripting for OCD” – ONLINE
09.55 – Katia Tenore – “Rewiring Modes: Group ImRs via Telehealth” – IN PERSON
10.15 – Tibor van Verseveld – “Imagery Rescripting for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder : A Multiple-Baseline Design” – ONLINE
10.35 – Olga Ines Luppino – “Disgust and morality: the effectiveness of Imagery Rescripting on Sensitizing Early Memories” – ONLINE
10.55 – Q&A
11.15 – 11.30 – COFFEE BREAK

SESSION 2 – 11.30 am – 01.00 pm

11.30 – Arnoud Arntz – “Tests of the mechanisms of change in ST” – ONLINE
11.50 – Saffova Stanislava – “Schema Theory and Psychosis: An Exploration of the Relationships between Invalidating Childhood Environment, Schema Modes, Self-concept Clarity and Psychotic-Like Experiences” – ONLINE
12.10 – Cristina Baroncelli – “The role of enmeshment and undeveloped self, subjugation and self-sacrifice in childhood trauma and attachment related problems: The relationship with self-concept clarity” – ONLINE
12.30 – Q&A

01.00 pm – 02.00 pm – LUNCH BREAK (Lunch will be self-managed and at participants’ own expense. Feel free to explore the many cafés and restaurants close to the venue!)

Friday 21 November 2025 – afternoon sessions

SESSION 3 – 2.00 pm – 5.30 pm

2.00 – Denise Ginzburg-Marku – “Evaluating the Couples Schema Therapy Module System in a Naturalistic Therapy Setting: Impact on Closeness, Satisfaction, and Mood” – IN PERSON
2.20 – Leo Goetstouwers – “A Multiple Baseline Case Series Study Using Individual- and Couple Schema Therapy for Patients with a Personality Disorder and their Partners” – IN PERSON
2.40 – Barbara Basile – “Love at First Sight? Understanding Schema Chemistry Through the Lens of Parental and Individual Schemas in Romantic Relationships” – IN PERSON
3.00 – Munivenkatappa Manjula & Tavleen Kohli – “Schema Therapy in cluster C PD and pilot findings for the study” – ONLINE
3.20 – Claudio Vieira – “Early Maladaptive Schemas and Problematic Pornography Use” – ONLINE
3.40 – Q&A
4.00 – 4.15 – COFFEE BREAK

SESSION 4 – 4.15 am – 5.30 pm

4.15 – Viktoria Simon – “Current understanding of Adult ADHD as a target, and as a modulator of Schematherapy” – IN PERSON
4.35 – Alon Berger – “Dynamics of Self states: Exploring the Vulnerable Child to Healthy Adult Sequence and its Links to Mental Health” – IN PERSON
4.55 – 5.30 – Q&A

Saturday 22 November 2025 – morning sessions

SESSION 5 – 09.00 am – 01.00 pm

09.00 – Welcome and opening works
09.10 – Evelyn Smith – “Schema Therapy for eating disorders (3 studies)” – ONLINE
09.30 – Matteo Aloi – “Early maladaptive schemas as core therapeutic targets in eating disorders and obesity: a schema therapy–informed network analysis” – ONLINE
09.50 – Fatemeh Seifi – “Parent-Focused Group Schema Coaching; CAREFREE (Carers Program for Fluency in Resonance, and Empowerment in Eating Disorders) Intervention for Parents of Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa” – IN PERSON
10.10 – Phoebe Joshua – “Temperament-focused schema therapy in binge eating disorder: A case series analysis” – ONLINE
10.30 – Sìlvia Maria Costa – “Early maladaptive schemas, schematic modes and suicidal ideation in patients with major depressive episode” – ONLINE
10.50 – Q&A
11.10 – 11.30 – COFFEE BREAK

SESSION 6 – 11.30 am – 01.00 pm

11.30 – Marta Bej – “The Historic and Cultural Background in the Process of the Formation and the Activation of some Specific Schemas” – IN PERSON
11.50 – Cristina Baroncelli – “Exploring Enmeshment and Undeveloped Self, Subjugation, Self-sacrifice and Self- Concept Clarity in individualistic and collectivistic cultures” – ONLINE
12.10 – Alon Berger – “Few coping responses, rather than child modes, as markers for psychological health” – IN PERSON
12.30 – Q&A
12.50 – 1.00 – Farewell