[Brief report of the working group OPD-CA (children and adolescents) Axis II: interpersonal relations]

Operationalization of relations is tried out following an interpersonal circular model (SASB) using observation and description of behavior in dyadic and triadic relationship configurations. On a vertical and on a horizontal axis the amount of loving kindness versus hostile aggressivity and of independence versus control is determined. Different dyadic and triadic relationship configurations (e.g. child to mother or researcher to child) and also the emotional resonance of the investigating person will be rated according to anamnestic data, observed and videotaped sequences of interaction, play episodes or symbolic relationships in projective tests. Such ratings can be performed in a module like form and will be used not only in clinical practice but also in settings of scientific research. The minimal standard for a clinical examination consists of the evaluation of the child with his parents.