What happens when our core emotional needs aren’t met? We develop emotional patterns called schemas that shape how we think, feel, and relate. In this post, I walk through Schema Therapy’s five schema domains: from Disconnection & Rejection to Overvigilance & Inhibition. Whether your childhood was turbulent or “good enough,” understanding these domains is the first step toward healing. Read on to discover the blueprints your younger self created to survive and how you can gen