Int J Cur Res Rev | Vol 13 • Issue 12 • June 2021 239 A Positive Cognitive Behavior Therapy based Intervention with a Caregiver of a Patient with Mental Illness Amidst the Covid-19 Pandemic: A Case Study Khurana R. 1 , Kumar N. 2 1 Research Scholar, Faculty of Behavioral Sciences, SGT University, Haryana, India; 2 Associate Professor, Faculty of Behavioral Sciences, SGT University, Haryana, India. Corresponding Author: Khurana R., Research Scholar, Faculty of Behavioral Sciences, SGT University, Haryana - 122006, India. Phone: +91-9560763334; Email: Khurna.rati29@gmail.com ISSN: 2231-2196 (Print) ISSN: 0975-5241 (Online) Received: 05.10.2020 Revised: 15.11.2020 Accepted: 22.03.2021 Published: 22.06.2021 INTRODUCTION Researchers have indicated that serious dysfunctional behav- iour gives rise to a considerable amount of burden for the relatives of the individual suffering from the psychological ailment, particularly those people who opt for a caregiver job. 1 It has been reported that individuals who take up the role of caregiving seem to undergo feelings of failure and ag- ony, melancholy, tiredness, mental exhaustion, difficulty in sleeping, nervous breakdown, criticism, feeling liable, lone- liness and monetary difficulties, linked with the repercussion of negative views that are connected with psychological ail- ment. 2-5 Caregivers reported experiencing an increase in neg- ative feelings like helplessness, burden, distress during the pandemic due to limited support from the healthcare, added responsibilities and abiding by the Covid norms like social distancing. 6-10 Nonetheless, members of the family could be a great support in providing additional help to individuals suffering from a psychological ailment in their society, while they are being treated and also are essential in stimulating societal connections. Sadly, appropriate and due attention is not given to caregivers in the psychological health sector all over the world. 11-14 A study suggests appropriate availability of treatment is not enough of a remedy, it’s equally important to create a system that could offer support to the caregivers. The interventions created to offer support to the caregivers should fulfil the criteria of being attainable, holding social and cultural significance, capable enough to uncover false and questionable beliefs, fitting well to the demands of the individual providing care and include all tiers of the society. Case Study International Journal of Current Research and Review DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.31782/IJCRR.2021.131242 IJCRR Section: Healthcare ISI Impact Factor (2019-20): 1.628 IC Value (2019): 90.81 SJIF (2020) = 7.893 Copyright@IJCRR ABSTRACT Introduction: The Covid-19 pandemic has limited individuals to their homes and it has become increasingly difficult to consult psychiatrists and psychotherapists for already ill as well as new patients. In times of crisis, the role of a caregiver becomes even more important as they become responsible to care for their loved ones 24x7. Aim: This study aimed at exploring the impact of a Positive CBT based Intervention on caregiver burden and also to understand the driving force that motivates a caregiver to offer continued selfless care despite the task being so challenging. Case Report: Five assessment tools namely, Caregiver Strain Index, Beck’s Depression Inventory, Beck’s Anxiety Inventory, Satisfaction with life scale and Positive Aspects of Caregiving were administered on a caregiver R.S (55-year-old woman) of a patient with Bipolar Disorder, post which, a Positive CBT based 5-week Intervention was carried out. The intervention focused on redirecting the caregiver’s attention to the acknowledgement of her strengths and building hope and resilience. The assess- ment tools were re-administered immediately after the intervention. There was a significant reduction in Caregiver Burden and the caregiver reported experiencing more positive aspects of caregiving post the intervention. Discussion: The research, inconsistency with previous researches stress over the importance of building effective interventions and support system for the caregivers. Conclusion: Positive CBT holds tremendous potential to be utilized as an effective intervention for caregiver stress. The study needs to be replicated on a larger sample with a special focus on cultural aspects of caregiving. Key Words: Caregiver stress, Positive Aspects of Caregiving, Case study, Covid-19 Pandemic, Intervention, Positive CBT