Analysis of Dependent Personality Disorder and Family Therapy

Abstract

Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) is a mental health condition characterized by an excessive need for others' approval and a strong reliance on others for emotional and psychological support. People with DPD often struggle with making everyday decisions, experience fears of abandonment, and have difficulty initiating tasks independently. Family therapy, a branch of psychotherapy, has gained increasing recognition as an effective approach for individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder. Family therapy focuses on not only the individual but the family system as a whole. This study employs a literature research method to investigate the intricate relationship between DPD and Family Therapy, including some case studies about DPD and family therapy, meanwhile analyzing the interaction between them. Ultimately, the findings strongly affirm that considering aspects such as childhood experiences, preventative measures, and the patient body of DPD, the synergy between DPD and family therapy significantly influences human beings daily lives.