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Section1. Theory

The Pervasive Victim Self-Image in Clients with Antisocial Personality Disorders

Pages 109-114
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
 
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The author defines a pervasive victim self-image found in individuals with antisocial personality disorders. Three six-step models of behavior are presented: (1) a behavioral model illustrating the process for achieving a healthy resolution of want- and need-gratification issues, (2) a behavioral model illustrating the process for resolving want and need issues from the frame of reference of a pervasive victim self-image, and (3) a behavioral model illustrating the functioning of the pervasive victim self-image in antisocial personality disordered behavior. The author then presents three examples of common drama-triangle position shifts in antisocial personality disordered acting out of a pervasive victim self-image.

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Eric William Sigmund

Eric William Sigmund has a master's degree in clinical psychology and is an ITAA Certified Transactional Analyst with a clinical speciality. He was a corecipient of the 1980 Eric Berne Memorial Scientific Award, has served on the ITAA Board of Trustees, and is currently a member of the editorial board of the Transactional Analysis Journal. Mr. Sigmund has practices on Maui and on the Big Island of Hawai'i.