Personality Disorder Patients' Perspectives on the Introduction of Imagery Within Schema Therapy: A Qualitative Study of Patients' Experiences

► In this qualitative study we asked patients about their experiences with early imagery techniques in ST. ► It is considered as a valuable method but more attention should be paid to the emotional impact of these techniques. ► Introduction and evaluation of the technique should be done regularly and in an open dialogue. ► Therapists have to see their patients more as full conversation partners from whom they can learn. ► The experiences and opinions of patients should have a prominent place in the implementation of ST for PD.