Avoidance
Responsibility Pattern Assessment
Responsibility Pattern Assessment
This assessment is indicated for clients presenting with persistent interpersonal conflict, boundary deficits, or codependent behaviors. It is particularly effective for individuals who either assume the obligations of others to their own detriment or, conversely, struggle with personal accountability and externalize blame. The tool helps to reframe these seemingly separate issues within a single, coherent model of responsibility.
The directive provides a structured framework for clients to examine their default approaches to obligation. Rather than focusing on isolated incidents, it encourages the recognition of enduring patterns in attitude, behavior, and relational dynamics. This process facilitates greater self-awareness, providing a clear foundation for developing a more balanced and functional sense of personal responsibility.
Responsibility Pattern Assessment
| Seeking Responsibility | Avoiding Responsibility | |
|---|---|---|
| Attitude | You are drawn to responsibility and willingly take on tasks and obligations. | You have a strong aversion to responsibility and feel discomfort when faced with it. |
| Behavior | You actively seek out and accept responsibility for your actions. | You shift blame to others and avoid taking responsibility for your actions. |
| Emotional State | You feel a sense of purpose or satisfaction when handling responsibilities. | You experience anxiety or discomfort when faced with new responsibilities. |
| Relationships | You may attract people who are habitually irresponsible. | You may struggle with boundaries and become dependent on others to handle things. |
| Over-Responsibility | Under-Responsibility | Balanced Responsibility | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attitude | You take on the role of caretaker and assume responsibilities for others. | You rely on others to take care of you and avoid personal responsibility. | You respond appropriately to your own needs and to others, knowing when to act. |
| Behavior | You take on the responsibilities of others, leading to co-dependent patterns. | You expect others to handle your obligations and avoid personal accountability. | You responsibly handle your own actions and obligations. |
| Emotional State | You feel burdened and overwhelmed by taking on responsibilities that are not yours. | You avoid accountability for your own emotions and actions. | You have a clear sense of when a responsibility is yours to take on. |
| Relationships | You tend to become a caretaker, which enables the irresponsibility of others. | You seek out people who will take care of you and relieve you of your responsibilities. | You form balanced relationships based on shared and appropriate responsibility. |
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