Table 1.

Training session protocol

Session	Session Topics
Session 1	1- Introduction and efforts to establish therapeutic relationships with clients
	2- Explanation of the implementation method and number of sessions, clarification of the intended goals
Session 2	Training on Initial Maladaptive Schemas
	1- Training and explanation of types of maladaptive schemas and their association with psychological disorders such as anxiety, aggression, and perfectionism
	2- Explanation and discussion about coping styles and their role in perpetuating
Session 3	Cognitive Techniques Training
	1- Explanation of the impact of schemas on cognitions and the role of cognitive techniques in modifying them
	2- Training and implementation of schema validity assessment
Session 4:	Experimental Techniques Training
	1- Explanation of the logic and goals of experimental techniques
	2- Training on mental imagery techniques for participants
Session 5	1- Training on the logic and goals of behavioral techniques and behavioral pattern disruption
	2- Training on creating a comprehensive list of behaviors leading to the creation and perpetuation of schemas and alternative behaviors
	3- Providing solutions for creating a list of desired schema behaviors
Session 6	1- Review of the role of behavioral patterns in maintaining schema behaviors and efforts to increase motivation for changing desired behavioral patterns
	2- Training and practice of healthy alternative behaviors through visualization
Session 7	Summary and Review
	1- Summary of the content presented in previous sessions
	2- Review of assignments given and addressing questions and concerns
Session 8	1- Reviewing a summary of the content presented in previous sessions
	2- Testing the assignments given and responding to questions and concerns