ABSTRACT
Cognitive behavioral Analysis System of Psychotherapy (CBASP) is structured interpersonally throughout because it teaches patients how to participate reciprocally in dialog with practitioners. CBASP opines that the probability of change is enhanced when patients, as reciprocating participants, directly confront the consequences of their behavior with clinicians. CBASP proposes an alternative role for patients based on the interpersonal nature of the approach. The novel and distinctive feature of CBASP is realized when we understand that CBASP teaches patients how to participate interpersonally by requiring their teachers to be active participants. Every CBASP technique is designed to accomplish this goal. A primary aim of treatment is to shape individuals who can generate empathy with others that is perceived functionality and whose behavior is now modified and informed by environmental reactions. This chapter goal is to replace the fear-avoidance patterns with safety-approach strivings.
