> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://compassly.gitbook.io/compassly-docs/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://compassly.gitbook.io/compassly-docs/core-modules/clients/maladaptives/edit-maladaptive.md).

# Edit Maladaptive

**Audience:** Super Admin, Admin\
**Page type:** Task guide\
**Owner:** Product / Training / Support\
**Status:** Verified\
**Last verified:** 2026-04-08

## Purpose

Update an existing maladaptive in the **Program Library**.

## Before you start

* You must have permission to edit Program Library items.
* You must already be on the maladaptive record you want to update.
* The current edit page supports updating the name and description cards.

## Role differences

* **Super Admin, Admin:** Can edit maladaptives.
* Lower-access roles may be view-only or may not see the edit action.

## How to get there

1. Sign in to Compassly.
2. Select **Program Library**.
3. Select **Maladaptives**.
4. Open the maladaptive you want to change.
5. Select the edit action to open **Edit maladaptive behavior**.

## Steps

1. In **Maladaptive name**, update the name if needed.
2. To add another description, select **Add description**.
3. In each description card, update:
   * **Title**
   * **Description**
4. To remove a description card, select the **trash** icon on that card.
5. To add another description card, use the large **plus** area.
6. Select **Update**.

## How descriptions work

* The current UI uses a single description-card pattern.
* Each card has a **Title** field and a **Description** field.
* The outdated **General / Personal** description split should not be documented for the current product.

## Leaving without saving

If you make changes and select **Cancel** or try to leave the page before saving, Compassly can show **Leave page without saving?**

## Notes

* Reported editor note: after selecting **Update**, then making additional changes, the expected unsaved-changes warning may stop appearing when **Cancel** is selected. Treat this as a known issue until product behavior is confirmed or fixed.

## What happens next

After you select **Update**, Compassly saves the changes and keeps the maladaptive available in the library.

## Related guides

* [View Maladaptive Details](https://github.com/CompasslyYR/compassly-kb/blob/main/clients/maladaptives/view-maladaptive-details.md)
* [Add a New Maladaptive](/compassly-docs/core-modules/clients/maladaptives/add-new-maladaptive.md)
* [Delete Maladaptive](/compassly-docs/core-modules/clients/maladaptives/delete-maladaptive.md)
* [Import Maladaptives](/compassly-docs/core-modules/clients/maladaptives/import-maladaptives.md)


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