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Case Studies | Psychology | Volume 12 Issue 10, October 2023 | Pages: 1582 - 1593 | United States
A Case Study of Dependent Personality Disorder in a Male Patient: Treatment and Conceptualization from an Integrative Perspective
Abstract: This case study discusses the treatment and conceptualization of a male with Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD). This diagnosis is rare but especially so in males. Accordingly, this case study describes a seemingly effective treatment methodology utilized and a unique integrative conceptualization which guided this treatment.
Keywords: therapist competency, Supportive-Expressive therapy, clinical case study, dependent personality disorder, persistent depressive disorder, anxious distress, diversity considerations, ethical issues
How to Cite?: Alexander G. Fowler, "A Case Study of Dependent Personality Disorder in a Male Patient: Treatment and Conceptualization from an Integrative Perspective", Volume 12 Issue 10, October 2023, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1582-1593, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR231017105607, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR231017105607