Child Developmental Disability: Longitudinal Cognitive-Behavioral Characterization and Novel Interventions

For adults with chronic depression, the Cognitive Behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy integrates elements of cognitive, behavioral, interpersonal, and psychodynamic therapies. This concept postulates that people with chronic depression feel cut off from their surroundings and hence have less access to critical feedback on unhealthy interpersonal habits and relationships. Patients are actively assisted in developing empathic behavior, recognizing and altering interpersonal depression-related habits, and healing interpersonal trauma through the use of therapeutic relationships. There are three techniques in CBASP.

• Situational analysis is a method of problem-solving intended to assist the patient in understanding the effects of his or her behaviour on others and modifying it.
• Interpersonal discrimination exercises, examine previous traumatic interactions with others and distinguish those from healthier relationships.
• Situational analysis