Counterdependency Scale Test

Understand how self-reliance may hide vulnerability and impact intimacy in about 6 minutes. A focused 30-item screen surfaces subtle distancing patterns to guide meaningful reflection or clinical work.

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92/120

Counterdependent Habits (CH)

Measures the extent to which a person relies on distancing and self-reliance habits that can reduce comfort with closeness and support.

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30 – 55: Low | 56 – 78: Moderate | 79 – 120: High

A score of 92 falls in the High range, suggesting counterdependent habits are frequently used and may noticeably limit ease with intimacy and receiving support.

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Who Usually Takes This Test?

Relationship-focused clients

41%OF USERS

People who feel emotionally distant in close relationships and want to understand why independence and control keep showing up.

Therapists and counselors

34%OF USERS

Professionals who use the questions to spot counterdependent patterns and guide conversations about vulnerability, trust, and intimacy.

Coaches and educators

25%OF USERS

Mentors and teachers who notice avoidant closeness in students or clients and want a quick starting point for reflection and growth.

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Counterdependent Habits Scale (CHS)

Average

75.1

Normal range

58.5 — 91.7

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120

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this questionnaire measure?

It screens for counterdependent tendencies in close relationships, such as distancing, overreliance on independence, and discomfort with relying on others. It highlights patterns where outward self-sufficiency may conceal unmet needs for support.

Who is this questionnaire intended for?

It is intended for psychologists, counselors, educators, and other professionals working with relationship patterns. It may also be used for self-reflection when results are interpreted with appropriate caution.

How long does it take and what is the format?

Completion takes about 6 minutes. The questionnaire includes 30 items rated by selecting the response that best matches typical behavior and feelings.

How should items be answered?

Answer based on usual patterns rather than rare exceptions or current mood. Choose one response per item and avoid overthinking.

Does the score provide a diagnosis?

No; results are not a diagnosis and do not replace a clinical evaluation. Scores indicate areas for follow-up discussion and further assessment in work on intimacy and relational defenses.

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About This Assessment

Counterdependency Scale Test - Symptoms and Signs

close relationships counterdependence

This measure is designed to support clinical understanding of interpersonal distancing and discomfort with reliance on others. The Counterdependency Scale is intended to help identify patterns in which apparent self-sufficiency may function as a protective stance in close relationships.

The instrument includes 30 items and typically takes about 6 minutes to complete. Results are best interpreted as descriptive indicators of relational style and defensive coping rather than as a diagnostic determination, and may be used to inform case formulation, treatment planning, or psychoeducation. The Counterdependency Scale can be integrated with clinical interview data and other assessment information to clarify potential barriers to intimacy, collaboration, and help-seeking.

Author: sidney-j-blatt

Literature: Mikulincer, M., & Shaver, P. R. Attachment in adulthood: Structure, dynamics, and change. Guilford Press. 2007.

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