Avoidant Personality Disorder Worksheet
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HappierTherapy
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The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.
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What are the theories behind this worksheet?
The Avoidant Personality Disorder worksheet draws on psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories. It delves into psychodynamic roots, exploring past experiences that may contribute to avoidant behaviors, and addressing underlying issues.
Simultaneously, it employs cognitive-behavioral principles by prompting individuals to identify and challenge self-defeating thoughts, set goals for behavior change, and develop strategies to enhance self-esteem and social engagement.
How will this worksheet help you?
This Avoidant Personality Disorder worksheet serves as a practical tool for individuals seeking to address and manage avoidant behaviors. By combining insights from psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories, the worksheet facilitates self-reflection on triggers, negative thoughts, and goals for social engagement.
How should you use this worksheet?
Introduce the Avoidant Personality Disorder worksheet in a therapeutic context, emphasizing its role in self-exploration and positive change.
Collaboratively work through each question with the client, creating an open and non-judgmental space to discuss triggers, goals, and strategies for overcoming avoidance.
