Bernstein Imodes

the bernstein imodes are psychotherapeutic tools, developed by dr. david bernstein, an expert on assessment and treatment of personality disorders. the imodes are highly flexible tools (assessment, psychoeducation, therapy, etc.) based on concepts and approaches from various evidence-based therapies (schema therapy, positive psychology, cbt). cartoon-images speak to us in ways that go beyond "mere words". this is the idea behind the bernstein imodes: tools that produce a powerful, immediate experience of recognition. the imodes tools bring a visual language that patients can use to tell their stories, putting them in touch with themselves, and allowing us to understand and connect with them. the imodes tools help patients recognize and enhance their strengths, fulfill the emotional needs that increase happiness and life satisfaction, and help patients get in touch with their emotional states, the “modes” that are triggered in different situations.