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# Delete Maladaptive

**Page type:** Task guide\
**Status:** Draft (Noah Edit)\
**Owner:** Documentation Team\
**Last verified:** 2026-04-02 (Noah Edit: 2026-04-22)\
**Audience:** Super Admin

## What This Section Covers

This material covers how to permanently remove a maladaptive behavior from the Program Library.

## Before You Start

* You must have permission "View maladaptive list".
* You must have permission "Delete maladaptive".
* Confirm that the item should be removed permanently before you continue.

> **Warning:** Deleting a Maladaptive is permanent and may affect related records. Review the record carefully before continuing.

## Where To Start

1. Sign in to Compassly.
2. In the left navigation menu, select ***Program Library***.
3. In the left navigation menu, select ***Maladaptives*** from the dropdown menu under ***Program Library***.

## Available Actions

1. **Delete a Maladaptive Behavior permanently.**
   * It is recommended that you filter down the Maladaptive List using the filters covered under the "View Maladaptive List" guide page to avoid accidentially deleting the wrong Maladaptive Behavior.
   * Under the Action column of the Maladaptive List, open the action menu dropdown for the maladaptive you wish to delete by clicking on the ellipsis (The three dots) in the corresponding row.
   * In the action menu dropdown, click on the option "Delete maladaptive".

![](/files/jj5q3NmZDsw4m4H3X1kr)\
*Figure 1. Maladaptive List page with an emphasis on delete navigation.*

* A dialog box should open, prompting you to enter you account password to confirm the deletion. Enter your password, then click the "Delete" button to finalize the process. A notification will pop in the bottom left corner of the page to confirm your success.

![](/files/Pk0KkL4xAR193xANFTDB) ![](/files/S7YRNcSQQcZZ5DXHrDSJ)\
*Figure 2 - 3. The deletion dialog box and the success notification for deleting a Maladaptives.*

## Notes

* Delete dialogs should always be reviewed carefully before confirmation.
* If your environment shows the item name in the confirmation dialog, verify it matches the item you intended to remove.
* If you do not see the delete option, confirm that you are signed in with the correct role.

## Role Differences

* ***Super Admin:*** Will be able to delete Maladaptives to the Program Library.
* ***Admin / Supervisor / Clinician / Basic:*** Does not have access to delete Maladaptives for the Program Library.

## Summary Of Section

**Upon reviewing this material, you should be able to:**

* Delete a Maladaptive Behavior permanently from the Program Library.

## Related Guides

* [View Maladaptive List](/compassly-docs/core-modules/program-library/maladaptives/view-maladaptive-list.md)
* [View Maladaptive Details](/compassly-docs/core-modules/program-library/maladaptives/view-maladaptive-details.md)
* [Edit Maladaptive](/compassly-docs/core-modules/program-library/maladaptives/edit-maladaptive.md)


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