Personality disorder treatment in Ontario

Key Characteristics of Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) is marked by a persistent pattern of behavior that disregards the rights of others and societal norms. Common characteristics of ASPD include:

1. Impulsive Behaviors: Acting without considering the consequences, leading to risky or reckless actions.
2. Disregard for Laws and Rules: Frequent violations of legal and social boundaries, including theft, cheating, or ignoring traffic laws.
3. Lack of Remorse: A noticeable absence of guilt or regret for harmful actions, including dishonesty or harm to others.
4. Aggression and Manipulation: Exhibiting hostile behaviors, manipulating others for personal gain, and enjoying taking advantage of people.
5. Failure to Meet Obligations: Neglecting responsibilities such as paying bills, maintaining stable employment, or supporting family members.
6. Entitlement and Boasting: Displaying a sense of superiority, bragging about manipulative successes, and minimizing the impact on others.

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Therapy For Antisocial Personality Disorder

Although people with ASPD don’t usually seek help for their personality disorder, they may find themselves in therapy for other reasons, likely to get themselves out of trouble. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on challenging dysfunctional beliefs and teaches the clients strategies, exercises and behavioural experiments to acquire more socially acceptable behaviour.

Our skilled therapist can support you if you or someone close to you are experiencing this disorder.