Relation between Early Maladaptive Schemas and Self differentiation in Referrals to Welfare Centers

The aim of the current study was to explore the relation between Self differentiation and Early Maladaptive Schemas in referrals to counseling Centers in Tehran city. Subjects of study were 102 women and men referred to centers in Tehran city in 2014. Data were collected through the use of Early Maladaptive Schemas Scale (short form) and Self differentiation questionnaire. Results showed a negatively significant correlation between domains of self-differentiation and dimensions of early maladaptive schemas. Therefore modifying maladaptive schemas and self-differentiation through psychological intervention can be helpful in increasing mental health of people to correct their interpersonal relationship. consequently, educational planning recovering the dimension of schemas and self- differentiation domains on different group would separately be done.