iModes Tool: Integrating
€ 60.00 Excl. tax
What is it?
Modes are fluctuating emotional states, triggered in specific situations, that combine thoughts, feelings, and coping behaviors. When modes are triggered, they dominate how a person feels, thinks, and reacts (i.e., copes) at a given moment. You can also think of modes as ‘sides’ or ‘parts’ of a person. For example, when a patient’s ‘Lonely Child’ mode is triggered, they may become overwhelmed with feelings of sadness. They may think thoughts such as “I’ll always be alone,” or “No one cares about me.” They may behave in ways that reinforces his isolation. For example, they may cope by withdrawing from social contact and avoiding intimacy, reinforcing their lonely side. The iModes images are easily recognizable because they are common emotional states seen in daily life, and in more extreme form, in patients with various psychological problems.
How does it work?
To explore the patient’s modes, keep the iModes tool at hand, for example, on a table nearby. The therapist listens as the patient describes a situation or experience that was difficult or troubling. In the process of exploring these experiences, the therapist invites them to look through cards and choose the ones that describe the sides of themself (i.e., modes) that they recognize. Eventually, patients often reach for the cards themselves, when they want to discuss something important. This use of the images facilitates the patient’s ability to get in touch with her emotions, and the way in which they cope with them. The therapist can also take more time to explore the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors involved in each of the modes. This can lead to a variety of interventions – including cognitive, behavioral, and experiential, emotion-focused interventions – to modify the modes in healthier directions.
Who can use it?
You can integrate the iModes tools into practically any form of therapy or therapeutic intervention, and use them with almost any type of client. The tools are so self-explanatory that many therapists can begin using them immediately. Get the most out of all the iModes tools with Dr. David Bernstein’s new ebook, “Building Strengths in Therapy: The Comprehensive Guide to the Complete iModes System.” The book provides enough theoretical background so that you can understand the concepts behind the tools, even if you have no previous experience with them. This is followed by practical guidance about how to use each of the tools, including explanations of many techniques. This 84-page book also includes many case examples, based on real cases, illustrating the use of the tools, accompanied by 15 fully colored illustrations showing how the tools are used.
Description
- The iModes tool consists of 26 cards, representing the schema modes with vivid, colorful images. The reverse side shows the name of the mode and a brief description of it. The 26th card gives an overview of all the modes present in the set.
- Each set is either male or female, meaning that in a male set, the human features are male, while in a female set, the features are female.
- The iModes tool is suitable for use by persons aged 12 years and older.
- The cards come in a compact metallic carrying box.
The payment methods we accept are as follows: Visa, Mastercard, iDEAL, PayPal, Bancontact/Mistercash or Direct Bank Transfer.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 16 × 12 × 1 cm |
|---|---|
| Language | English, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Norwegian, Hebrew |
| Gender | Male Cards, Female cards |
Description
- The iModes tool consists of 26 cards, representing the schema modes with vivid, colorful images. The reverse side shows the name of the mode and a brief description of it. The 26th card gives an overview of all the modes present in the set.
- Each set is either male or female, meaning that in a male set, the human features are male, while in a female set, the features are female.
- The iModes tool is suitable for use by persons aged 12 years and older.
- The cards come in a compact metallic carrying box.
The payment methods we accept are as follows: Visa, Mastercard, iDEAL, PayPal, Bancontact/Mistercash or Direct Bank Transfer.
Additional information
| Dimensions | 16 × 12 × 1 cm |
|---|---|
| Language | English, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Norwegian, Hebrew |
| Gender | Male Cards, Female cards |