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Lack of ‘core identity’ about personality disorder
People with personality disorder often have difficulty understanding who they really are. Often they describe feeling like they are nothing or nobody. In a healthy personality, people develop traits and choose values in response to their experiences. They choose what aspects of society and culture are important to them. Over time, these choices become integrated […]
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SOME FEATURES ASSOCIATED WITH PERSONALITYDISORDER
SOME FEATURES ASSOCIATED WITH PERSONALITYDISORDER There is a group of behaviours that, although seen in normal healthy interactions,are taken to extremes or carried out in an inappropriate manner by those with personality disorder. These are: • always being nice to everyone • ignoring one’s own needs and putting everyone else first • never letting people […]
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characteristic of personality disorders
One defining characteristic of personality disorder is the intense discomfort with one’s own emotional responses to certain trigger situations. This inevitably leads to dysfunctional behaviours. From the frantic efforts of the borderline to avoid the intense emotional distress to the cold denial and dissociation of the antisocial, the common factor is an overwhelmingly fearful, often […]
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personality disorder case studies
The following personality disorder case descriptions are based on observations and discussions with people suffering from personality disorder and rely heavily on the courage and honesty of many clients both during therapy and in service user forums. Personality disorder has its roots in childhood and adolescence, when the personality is developing. Commonly, those with personality […]
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personality disorders causes
DIMENSIONAL MODEL: personality disorders causes Other health care professionals have developed models of personality based onvarious psychological theories. One dimensional model described by Costa and McCrae sees personality disorders as part of a continuum of normal personalitytraits. They describe a ‘five factor model’. The five core personality traitsidentified in this model are: • neuroticism • […]
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personality disorder classifications
HOW PERSONALITY DISORDER IS CLASSIFIED The International Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders (ICD-10)defines a personality disorder as: A severe disturbance in the Carachterological condition and behavioural tendenciesof the individual usually involving several areas of the personality and nearly always associated with considerable personal and social disruption. (World Health Organization1992).The fourth edition of the Diagnostic […]
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what is personality disorder
Definitions of personality disorder are complex. Mental health professionals have a variety of views and attitudes towards personality disorder, and there are many myths and misunderstandings surrounding the issue. However, people with personality disorder make up a large portion of the population who use mental health services. It is estimated that between 36% and 67% […]
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Development of a therapeutic relationship with a patient with a borderline personality disorder
Background Tina is a 26-year-old woman with a diagnosis of borderline personality disorder. She was admitted to a regional secure unit six months ago under Section 37 of the Mental Health Act, following a conviction for arson with intent to cause harm. Tina has a history of self-harming behaviours since the age of 12 when […]
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Principles of assessment about Assessment of personality disorders
It is important that the assessor look at interpersonal style, affect and behavioural facets using a multitude of assessment methods, and over time. No diagnostic procedure, regardless of type should be measured against a standard of absolute accuracy due to the errors within all. Absolute labels of personality disorder, including psychopathy, are not always entirely […]
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Personality disorder treatment options
This section outlines the main treatment approaches adopted when working with people with personality disorders and discusses their relative efficacy. Behavioural and cognitive approaches There is evidence that behavioural and cognitive approaches can be effective in the treatment of people with personality disorders. The main approaches evaluated include schemafocused therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy and long-term […]
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