Cluster A
People with this disorder can be distant, introverted, cold, and fear intimacy.
What is schizoid personality disorder?
Individuals with this disorder are constantly seeking attention, behave dramatically, and can have exaggerated emotional expressions.
What is histrionic personality disorder?
Individuals with this disorder are very sensitive to rejection and avoid all conflict.
What is avoidant personality disorder?
This is a priority in caring for clients with BPD.
What is safety (to self)?
People with this disorder can fear intimacy and be distant but also have magical or odd beliefs and thinking.
What is schizotypal personality disorder?
Individuals with this disorder can have trouble keeping stable relationships, can be manipulative, desperate and impulsive.
What is borderline personality disorder?
Individuals with this disorder do not like change or disruption to routine, have trouble making decisions, and are upset by situations beyond their control.
What is obsessive compulsive personality disorder?
What is safety for others?
What is paranoid personality disorder?
Individuals with this disorder do not care for others, have no empathy or respect for others and may be violent.
What is antisocial personality disorder?
Individuals with this disorder rely heavily on others for validation, can't properly care for themselves, and lack self confidence.
What is dependent personality disorder?
This can occur when a patient creates division and conflict among staff.
What is splitting?
What is narcissistic personality disorder?
A patient with this personality disorder tells you they can "read your mind" and see your thoughts.
What is schizotypal personality disorder?
This is thought to be a major contributor to later development of personality disorders.
What is childhood emotional trauma?