Frequently Asked Questions

The Jeffrey Young Schema Therapy Association is an international professional community for clinicians, researchers, trainers, educators, and supporters committed to schema therapy as developed by Dr. Jeffrey Young. Members come together to advance the practice with integrity, depth, and precision.

Membership is open to clinicians, researchers, trainers, educators, and supporters at every stage of their engagement with schema therapy — from those new to the model to advanced practitioners and supervisors. You do not need to be certified in schema therapy to join.

JYSTA offers four tiers: Community (open to anyone interested in schema therapy), Student (those currently in training), Professional (practicing clinicians and researchers), and Sustaining (those who want to support the continued growth of the association at a higher level). If you are unsure where to start, Professional or Community are the most common entry points, and you can change levels later.

Pricing is tiered by membership level and adjusted by World Bank country category to support equitable access across regions. Full pricing for each country category is published on the Membership page. Membership is billed annually from the date of joining, with optional automatic renewal.

Every member gets year-round access to a global professional community on Mighty Networks, with discussions, events, and resources at no additional cost. Live events, In Dialogue conversations, and JYSTA-hosted symposia are included with membership at no per-event fee. Members also have access to a growing archive of recorded sessions and past program content.

No. Membership does not require certification. JYSTA welcomes clinicians, researchers, trainers, educators, and supporters at every stage of training and practice.

Discussions cover the clinical application of the schema therapy model, theoretical developments, emerging research, case consultation, and practice questions. Access to clinical discussion areas is available to Student, Professional, and Sustaining members. Community members participate in general discussions and select events.

Clinical discussions take place within a professional community guided by established standards of respectful, ethical clinical communication. Members are expected to engage in keeping with the professional and ethical standards of their own practice.

Yes. You can change your membership level at any time as your role or level of engagement evolves, including upgrading from Student to Professional after graduation.

JYSTA welcomes members from around the world. As a US-based nonprofit, the association complies with applicable US laws regarding international participation and payment processing. If you have questions about eligibility based on your location, please contact us. A temporary humanitarian rate is available for clinicians residing in Ukraine or primarily serving Ukrainian clients.

You can join through the Membership or Join pages on this site. Select your tier, confirm your country category, and complete enrollment through our membership platform on Mighty Networks. New members typically receive access immediately upon enrollment.

For questions about membership, eligibility, events, or general inquiries, use the Contact page on this site. We aim to respond to inquiries within several business days.