Ayrılık Anksiyetesi ve Bilişsel Davranışçı Terapi Üzerine Bir Derleme Çalışması
A Review Study on Separation Anxiety and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Summary/Abstract: Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by excessive fear, anxiety, and avoidance behaviors related to separation from attachment figures that are inconsistent with an individual’s developmental level. Although it was traditionally considered a childhood disorder, current evidence indicates that it may also occur during adolescence and adulthood. Separation anxiety may negatively affect social, academic, occupational, and interpersonal functioning. The aim of this review study is to examine the epidemiological and etiological characteristics of Separation Anxiety Disorder, explain the fundamental principles of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and evaluate its effectiveness in reducing separation anxiety symptoms. Within the scope of the study, the prevalence of separation anxiety, risk factors, attachment processes, parental attitudes, and biological factors were reviewed. In addition, CBT techniques including cognitive restructuring, exposure, behavioral experiments, psychoeducation, and emotion regulation strategies were examined. Findings from the literature indicate that CBT is effective in reducing separation anxiety symptoms among children, adolescents, and adults. Furthermore, CBT contributes not only to reducing anxiety levels but also to improving daily functioning and emotion regulation skills. Consequently, the current literature supports CBT as an effective, reliable, and evidence-based psychotherapy approach for the treatment of Separation Anxiety Disorder.

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