Dependent 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 Dependent Personality Disorder worksheet integrates psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral theories, delving into early experiences and thought patterns. It prompts individuals to identify and address fears of abandonment, overreliance on others, and discomfort with independence.
How will this worksheet help you?
This Dependent Personality Disorder worksheet acts as a valuable self-exploration tool, assisting individuals in understanding and addressing patterns of excessive dependency.
By combining psychodynamic insights into early experiences and cognitive-behavioral strategies for behavior change, the worksheet fosters self-awareness and empowers individuals to challenge maladaptive thought patterns.
How should you use this worksheet?
Introduce the Dependent Personality Disorder worksheet in a therapeutic setting, emphasizing its role in self-exploration and positive change. Collaboratively work through each question with the individual, creating a safe space for discussing fears, patterns of reliance, and aspirations for independence.
