Problem: People with a personality disorder generally do not come to the practitioners without some kind of external catalyst. Problem-solving behaviors, though troublesome to others, are ego-syntonic, and the person's motivation for change, especially behaviors that define his or her distinct personality, is often limited. Where would you start your work with this client? What types of strategies would be important to implement in your work with them? cite in text Gray, S. W., & Zide, M. R. (2016). Psychopathology: A competency-based assessment model for social workers (4th ed.). Belmont, CA: Thomson Higher Education. American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Arlington, VA: American Psychiatric Association. Need Assignment Help?