Avoidant Personality Disorder
Avoidant Personality Disorder
PERSONALITY
DISORDER
PRESENTATION
By : Group 8
Group Members
Perez, Michaela
Piodos, Rofa Mae
Presbitero, Christine
Purisima, Elvy
Definition
A mental health condition marked by extreme social inhibition, sensitivity
to criticism, and feelings of inadequacy.
Individuals avoid social interactions due to fear of embarrassment,
rejection, or negative judgment.
Despite desiring close relationships, they struggle with forming and
maintaining them.
Classified as a Cluster C personality disorder in the DSM-5 (associated
with anxiety and fearfulness).
Symptoms/Characteristics
Avoids working with others because of fear of criticism, disapproval, or
rejection.
Doesn’t want to get involved with people unless they are sure of being liked.
Holds back from close relationships because they fear being shamed or
mocked.
Is preoccupied with being criticized or rejected in social situations.
Is inhibited when meeting new people, due to feeling inadequate.
Views self as socially inadequate, personally unappealing, or inferior to
others.
Is reluctant to try new activities because they may become embarrassed.
Nursing Intervention
1. Establishing Trust & Therapeutic Communication
Build rapport through consistent,
nonjudgmental, and empathetic communication.
Use active listening and validate the patient’s
feelings of fear and inadequacy.
Maintain a calm and supportive environment to
reduce anxiety.
Nursing Intervention
2. Encouraging Gradual Social Interaction
Encourage small, structured social interactions
to help build confidence.
Assist in setting realistic social goals and
celebrate small achievements.
Offer role-playing exercises to practice social
skills in a safe setting.
Nursing Intervention
3. Enhancing Self-Esteem & Coping Strategies
Use positive reinforcement to highlight
strengths and achievements.
Teach cognitive-behavioral techniques to
challenge negative self-perceptions.
Encourage journaling or self-reflection to
recognize personal progress.
Nursing Intervention
4. Providing Emotional & Psychological Support
Help the patient identify triggers of social
anxiety and develop coping mechanisms.
Encourage participation in group therapy or
support groups at a comfortable pace.
Monitor for signs of depression or suicidal
thoughts and refer to mental health
professionals if needed.
SCENE 1: Consultation with
the doctor
Our story begins in a consultation room
where Mika, a 25-year-old college
student, is with her mother and the
doctor. Mika has been struggling with
feelings of inadequacy and intense fear
of rejection.
Narrator:
Our story begins in a consultation room where
Mika, a 20-year-old college student, is with her
mother and the doctor. Mika has been struggling
with feelings of inadequacy and intense dear of
rejection.
Mika’s journey toward
healing begins as she
agrees to meet with the
psychiatric nurse.
SCENE 2: First Session- Encouraging
the patient using therapeautic
communication
Mika meets Nurse
Elvy for the first
time.
Narrator:
Our story begins in a consultation room where
Mika, a 20-year-old college student, is with her
mother and the doctor. Mika has been struggling
with feelings of inadequacy and intense dear of
rejection.
Mika starts to feel a little
more comfortable as Nurse
Elvy patiently listens and
reassures her.
SCENE 3 Second session - Nurse
Advising and Encouraging the
Patient
Mika return for her second
session, feeling slightly
more comfortable
Narrator:
Our story begins in a consultation room where
Mika, a 20-year-old college student, is with her
mother and the doctor. Mika has been struggling
with feelings of inadequacy and intense dear of
rejection.
Mika starts to feel more
hopeful, encouraged by
Nurse Elvy’s supportive
words
SCENE 4 Third Session - Shows
Improvement
Mika return for her
third session, looking
more confident
Narrator:
Our story begins in a consultation room where
Mika, a 20-year-old college student, is with her
mother and the doctor. Mika has been struggling
with feelings of inadequacy and intense dear of
rejection.
SCENE 4
Mika leaves the session with a
newfound confidence. She
knows there’s still work to do,
but for the first time in a
long time, she feels hopeful.
SCENE 5: Follow-up with the
Doctor
Dr. Tine meets with
Mrs. Piodos to
update her about
Mika’s progress.
Narrator:
Our story begins in a consultation room where
Mika, a 20-year-old college student, is with her
mother and the doctor. Mika has been struggling
with feelings of inadequacy and intense dear of
rejection.
SCENE 5
Mika’s journey isn’t over, but
she’s already come so far.
With continued support and
self-belief, Mika is on the path
to healing
THANK
YOU