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  1 - The Comparison the Effectiveness of Solution-Focused Therapy and Narrative Therapy on Ways of Solving of Coping with Stress in Women with Chronic Headaches
  Samaneh Amirifar Faredeh Hamidi Mojtaba Ansarei Shahidei
  Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of solution-oriented therapy and narrative therapy on problem-oriented methods of coping with stress in women with chronic headaches. Methods: The research method was semi-experimental with a pre- More

  Introduction: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of solution-oriented therapy and narrative therapy on problem-oriented methods of coping with stress in women with chronic headaches. Methods: The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group with a 2-month follow-up phase. The statistical population was all women with chronic headaches who referred to neurology clinics in Tehran in 1402. In the first stage, 45 people were selected using the purposeful sampling method and then they were replaced in 2 experimental groups (15 people in each group) and a control group (15 people) in a simple random way. The analysis of the information obtained from the implementation of the questionnaires was done through SPSS software version 24 in two descriptive and inferential parts. Results: The results showed that both interventions in the post-test and follow-up phase had a significant effect on improving the problem-oriented methods of coping with stress compared to the control group (P<0.05). The results of Ben-Ferroni's post hoc test showed that narrative therapy is more effective than solution-oriented therapy on improving problem-oriented ways of dealing with stress (P<0.05). Conclusion: Based on the results of the present study, it can be said that solution-oriented therapy and narrative therapy can be used as appropriate treatment methods to improve the problem-oriented methods of coping with stress in women with chronic headaches in centers. Counseling and psychological services should be used, and the priority is to use narrative therapy. Manuscript profile
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  2 - Effectiveness of Emotion Focused Therapy on Tolerance of Failure and Marital Quality in Women with Recurrent Miscarriages
  maryam Erfanian Razaei farnaz keshavarzi arshadi Fatemeh golshani Faariba Hasani Behrouz dolatshahi
  10.30495/jhm.2023.75414.11166
  Introduction: The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of emotion-oriented therapy on the tolerance of failure and the quality of marital life of women with repeated abortions.Methods: The current research was quasi-experimental wi More

  Introduction: The present study was conducted with the aim of investigating the effectiveness of emotion-oriented therapy on the tolerance of failure and the quality of marital life of women with repeated abortions.Methods: The current research was quasi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group and a one-month follow-up phase in terms of practical purpose and method. The statistical population of this research included all women who referred to infertility clinics in Tehran in 2020, 30 of these people were selected in a targeted way. The assignment of members in the emotion-oriented treatment group (15 people) and the control group (15 people) was done using a random method. To collect data, Simmons and Gaher (2005) frustration tolerance questionnaire and Fletcher, Simpson and Thomas (2000) Marital Life Quality Questionnaire were used. To investigate the difference between groups in different stages of measurement, the analysis of variance test with mixed measurement was used in SPSS-25 software.Results: The results showed that this treatment had a positive effect on increasing the tolerance of failure and the quality of married life of women with frequent abortions, and this effect was greater on the variable of tolerance of failure (p&lt;0.01).Conclusion: Based on the findings of the present study, it is suggested to use emotion-oriented therapy by couple therapists and clinical psychologists in order to increase the tolerance of failure and the quality of married life of women with frequent miscarriages. Manuscript profile
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  3 - The effectiveness of compassion focused therapy on impulsiveness, interpersonal sensitivity and self mutilation in borderline personality disorder
  Nazila Rezaei Ahmad Sohraby Mohammad Reza Zoghipaidar
  10.30486/jsrp.2018.545636
  The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of compassion-based therapy on impulsivity, interpersonal sensitivity and self-harm in people with borderline personality disorder with self-reported history. This research was conducted within the framework of More

  The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of compassion-based therapy on impulsivity, interpersonal sensitivity and self-harm in people with borderline personality disorder with self-reported history. This research was conducted within the framework of a single subject design with a baseline, with a simultaneous start, in 9 sessions for one hour on five patient follow-up trials. The statistical population in this study was patients with borderline personality disorder, of whom five were identified with the borderline personality disorder and according to volunteering and adapted to the criteria of the study, they were selected through targeted sampling, which was determined according to the diagnosis of a psychiatrist with this disorder. Data were collected through Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (Bar-On, 1980) and Interpersonal Impulsiveness and Interpersonal Sensitivity subscales. Data analysis by diagram and change coefficient showed that the intervention had significant and significant changes in signs and symptoms of self-mutilation of border patients. Contra-based treatment interventions have been effective on impulsiveness, interpersonal sensitivity, and self-confidence in people with borderline personality disorder. Manuscript profile
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  4 - The Effect of Training Compassion Focused Therapy on Self-Concept and Assertiveness amongst High School Female Students
  Hadiseh Ghafarian Felor Khayatan
  10.30486/jsrp.2018.540475
  This study aimed to investigate the effect of training compassion focused therapy on self-concept and assertiveness in female students in Isfahan. The method used in this study was semi-experimental, of the sort of pretest and post-test with control group and the statis More

  This study aimed to investigate the effect of training compassion focused therapy on self-concept and assertiveness in female students in Isfahan. The method used in this study was semi-experimental, of the sort of pretest and post-test with control group and the statistical population were all the female students of 13 to 16 from the year 1394 to 1395. To accomplish the research, 30 female first grade high school students were chosen by accessible sampling method and randomly assigned to experiment (15 persons) and control (15 persons) groups. The experimental group received 8 training compassion focused therapy sessions. Participants responded to Self-Concept Inventory (Rogers, 1975) and Assertiveness Inventory (Rathus, 1973) before and after the intervention, and one month later (follow-up). The results of the analysis of covariance showed that teaching compassion focused therapy had no effect on self-concept of the female students but had a significant effect on assertiveness (p&lt;0.05). This result did not continue in the follow-up period. Due to the results of this study, it could be said that training compassion focused therapy leads to the enhancement of assertiveness of the female students. Manuscript profile
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  5 - The Effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Therapy on Externalized Problems (Aggression and Delinquency) in Bullying Students
  fatane darikvand Kamran Yazdanbakhsh jahangir karami
  10.30486/jsrp.2020.1869204.1841
  The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the compassion focused therapy (CFT) on externalized problems in bullying female students of first class high school in Khorramabad city. The research method was semi-experimental and with pre-test and post-tes More

  The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of the compassion focused therapy (CFT) on externalized problems in bullying female students of first class high school in Khorramabad city. The research method was semi-experimental and with pre-test and post-test design with control group. The statistical population of this study included all female bullying students of first class high school in Khorramabad city. Using a multi-stage cluster sampling method, 30 students were selected as samples. The subjects completed The Illinois Bullying Scale (2001), And the adolescents form of Achenbach Behavioral Problems Questionnaires. Then, the selected samples were randomly divided into experimental and control groups. The experimental group received compassion focused therapy education for 8 consecutive 90-minute sessions. Finally, from both groups, post-test was performed and data were analyzed using statistical tests of multivariate and single-variable covariance SPSS-22 software. The results showed that compassion focused treatment had an significant effect on externalized problems in bullying students. Consequently, it can be said that Compassion Focused Therapy is Important and influential factor the reduction of externalized problems (delinquency, aggression) in students. Manuscript profile
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  6 - The comparison effectiveness indigenous model of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focused on compassion with non-indigenous model in the same treatment in PTSD on women
  Peyman Dousti Javad Khalatbari Ahmad Baseri Bahram Parvin Gonabadi
  10.30486/jsrp.2019.1866742.1804
  The present study compared of effectiveness of indigenous model of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focused on compassion with non-indigenous model in the same treatment in PTSD on women. The method of this research is experimental and included a pretest-posttest study More

  The present study compared of effectiveness of indigenous model of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focused on compassion with non-indigenous model in the same treatment in PTSD on women. The method of this research is experimental and included a pretest-posttest study with two experimental and one control groups. The statistical population included 200 volunteer women who referred to the &ldquo;Avaye Dousti&rdquo; Psychological Clinic in the period from Oct 2018 to Des 2018 that invited to this study trough recall. Afterward, 42 individuals selected voluntarily and randomly divided into three groups. The first experimental group subjected to 8 sessions of 120-minute treatment of indigenous model of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focused on Compassion and the second group was treated using the same treatment as non-indigenous model. The control group didn't receive any intervention. In order to evaluation, both DSM V diagnostic criteria for PTSD and Mississippi scale questionnaire were used. In order to analyze the data, Descriptive Statistics, Analysis of Covariance and pairwise comparison by SIDAK, were used. The findings indicated that the mean difference in 3 subscales of problem in interpersonal communication, problem of emotional inhabitation and depression in the group effected by the indigenous model has more than the non-indigenous model. There was no difference in the penetrating memories subscale, and no changes were observed in the control group. Manuscript profile
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  7 - Comparative Efficacy of Compassion _Focused Therapy (CFT) and Well_Being Therapy (WT) on Psychological Capital in Female College Students with romantic Failure
  Jamileh Ahmadpour Dizaji Kianoush Zahrakar Alireza Kiamanesh
  This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of compassion focused therapy and well-being therapy on psychological capital in female students. The statistical population included all students of Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch of Tehran in the seco More

  This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of compassion focused therapy and well-being therapy on psychological capital in female students. The statistical population included all students of Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch of Tehran in the second semester of 1394-1395 who were in romantic failure.The sample was included 42 volunteers who randomly divided into two experimental groups and one control group. Quasi-experimental research design was pretest &ndash; posttest with control group. The instruments used in this study were Psychological Capital Questionnaire (Luthans et al., 2007) and Love Trauma Inventory(Rosse,1991). Each experimental group included WBT &amp; CFT were treated in eight sessions. During this period the control group did not receive any treatment. Data were analyzed using multivariate analysis of covariance. The results showed that WBT is effective in improving psychological capital and CFT is not effective in improving psychological capital. There is no difference between CFT and WT on improving psychological capital. The results showed that Well-being therapy is effective in people with romantic failures. Manuscript profile
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  8 - Effectiveness Of Emotions-oriented Therapy on Subjective Well-Being and Socio-Personal Adjustment in Divorced Women
  Shima Nasri Keywan Kakabraei Mohammad Sharifi
  The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of emotions-oriented therapy on subjective well-being and socio-personal adjustment of divorced women member of Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation of Paveh. From the statistical population, 30 people were selected by More

  The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of emotions-oriented therapy on subjective well-being and socio-personal adjustment of divorced women member of Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation of Paveh. From the statistical population, 30 people were selected by convince sampling method and randomly divided into two experimental and control groups. Emotion-focused therapy was performed for 9 sessions of 45 minutes each on the experimental group and control subjects were placed on the waiting list. The research tools were California Social Adjustment (1953) and Life Satisfaction Scale (1985). Multivariate covariance analysis (MANCOVA) was used to analyze the data. The results showed that emotional therapy was effective on mental well-being and individual socio-personal adjustment. The exerted procedure led to increased satisfaction with life, individual adaptability and social adjustment in the experimental group. Manuscript profile
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  9 - Comparison of Effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy on Difficulty in Regulating Emotion in Female Students with Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  Zohreh Jalali Parviz Asgari Alireza Heidarie Behnam Makvandi
  The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on emotion regulation difficulty in high school girl students with&nbsp;&nbsp; oppositional defiant disorder. The statistical population inc More

  The aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy on emotion regulation difficulty in high school girl students with&nbsp;&nbsp; oppositional defiant disorder. The statistical population included all high school girl students in Ramhormoz city in the academic year of 2018-2019. Subjects were selected by random sampling method from girls&nbsp;&nbsp; high schools in Ramhormoz city. The research method was an experimental with pre-test, post-test and control group design. The sample number for each group was about 20 subjects with&nbsp;&nbsp; oppositional defiant disorder. Therapeutic methods at both levels of compassion-focused therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy were considered as independent variables and emotion regulation difficulty as a dependent variable.&nbsp; Emotion Regulation Difficulty Scale (Gertz &amp; Romer, 2004) was implemented to collect data. The first experimental group was treated with compassion-focused therapy of Gilbert (2014) and the second experimental group was treated with acceptance and commitment therapy of Hayes et al. (2012). Compassion-focused therapy sessions were performed in 8 sessions of 90 minutes once a week and acceptance and commitment therapy was performed in 8 sessions of 90 minutes once a week. Multivariate and univariate analysis of covariance and Ben Foroni post hoc test were used Data were analyzed using SPSS software version 24 and the significance level was equal/less than 0.05. The results showed the efficacy of both therapies on emotion regulation difficulty in female high school students with oppositional defiant disorder and the superiority of acceptance and commitment therapy over compassion-focused therapy. Manuscript profile
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  10 - Comparison the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment focused therapy and compassion focused therapy on loneliness
  Amirpasha Kazemi Hasan Ahadi Hamid Nejat
  This research aimed to comparison the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment focused therapy and compassion focused therapy on loneliness. Present study was a semi-experimental with a pre-test, post-test and follow-up design with control group. The research populati More

  This research aimed to comparison the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment focused therapy and compassion focused therapy on loneliness. Present study was a semi-experimental with a pre-test, post-test and follow-up design with control group. The research population was type II diabetes patients referred to central clinic of Ajudaniye of Tehran city in 2018 year. The research sample was 45 people who were selected by available sampling method and randomly divided in three 15 people groups. One of the experimental group trained eight sessions of 90 minutes with the methods of compassion focused therapy and acceptance and commitment focused therapy and the control group was placed on the waiting list for training. The research tool was the version-3 of Russell&rsquo;s questionnaires of loneliness. Data were analyzed in SPSS-21 software and by repeated measures method. The results showed that both methods of compassion focused therapy and acceptance and commitment focused therapy in the post-test led to decrease loneliness in type II diabetes patients and treatment results were maintained in the follow-up (P0/05). According to the results, it is recommended that therapists and clinical psychologists used from mentioned methods to decrease the loneliness. Manuscript profile
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  11 - The effectiveness of compassion focused group therapy on sociotropy and sensitivity to rejection in high school Girls in Ahwaz
  Elham Ahmadi najmeh hamid Seyedali Marashi
  The aim of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of compassion-focused group therapy (CFT) on sociotropy and sensitivity to rejection in high school females in Ahwaz. The research method was experimental with pre-post test and experimental and control group More

  The aim of this research was to investigate the effectiveness of compassion-focused group therapy (CFT) on sociotropy and sensitivity to rejection in high school females in Ahwaz. The research method was experimental with pre-post test and experimental and control groups. The population included all female students of high schools in Ahwaz in 2017 (1396-97s.c).100students with available sampling were selected, then among this students, 30 students who had received highest score in the test of sociotropy and sensitivity to rejection were selected; Then randomly divided in to two group as experimental (15 students) and control (15 students). They were matched from age, educational status, not suffering from acute physical and mental disorder and other criteria considered in this research. The instruments of this research were Robins Personal Style Questionnaire, Downey &amp; Feldman Sensitivity to Rejection Questionnaire. The experimental group received 8 sessions of compassion-focused group therapy; but the control group did not received any intervention. The results revealed that there was a significant difference between experimental and control groups in sensitivity to rejection (p&lt;0.021). The rate of sensitivity to rejection decreased in experiential group in comparison with pre-test and control group. Compassion-focused therapy is effective method in decrease sensitivity to rejection so, the use of compassion-focused therapy is recommended to treat sensitivity to rejection. Manuscript profile
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  12 - Comparison of the effectiveness of Emotion-Focused couple therapy and solution-focused therapy on forgiveness and marital distress of couples seeking divorce referring to family social emergencies
  Maryam Shokri Mohamad Ali Rahmani Shahnam Abolghasemi
  The aim of this study was to Comparison of the effectiveness of Emotion-Focused couple therapy and solution-focused therapy on forgiveness and marital distress of couples seeking divorce referring to family social emergencies in Tehran in 1399. The research method is qu More

  The aim of this study was to Comparison of the effectiveness of Emotion-Focused couple therapy and solution-focused therapy on forgiveness and marital distress of couples seeking divorce referring to family social emergencies in Tehran in 1399. The research method is quasi-experimental with pre-test-post-test design with control and follow-up groups. The statistical population of the study consisted of all couples referring to family social emergencies in Tehran, from which 45 people were selected by purposive sampling method and randomly divided into two experimental groups (15 people in each group) and one control group (15 people) were appointed. The experimental Emotion-Focused couple therapy was trained for 10 sessions of 60 minutes and the experimental solution-focused therapy was trained for 10 sessions of 60 minutes and the control group remained on the waiting list. The instruments used in the present study included the Interpersonal Forgiveness Questionnaire (Ehteshamzadeh et al., 2010) and marital distress (Malach Paynes, 2005). Analysis of information obtained from the questionnaire was performed in two descriptive and inferential sections (independent and paired t-test and multivariate analysis of covariance). The results showed that both Emotion-Focused couple therapy and solution-focused therapy are effective on forgiveness and marital distress of couples seeking divorce referring to family social emergencies. The difference is that Emotion-Focused couple therapy has a greater effect than the solution-focused therapy on the forgiveness and marital boredom of couples seeking divorce referring to family social emergencies. According to the findings, two approaches of Emotion-Focused couple therapy and solution-focused therapy can be used as effective, low-cost and effective approaches with wide applicability in improving forgiveness and repairing relationships between couples with marital boredom. Manuscript profile
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  13 - The effectiveness of Compassion Focused Therapy on Divorce Adjustment in Divorced women
  Rahim Cheldavi khadijeh shiralinia abbas amanelahi
  The effectiveness of Compassion Focused Therapy on Divorce Adjustment in Divorced WomenAbstractThe aim of this present research was to determine the effectiveness of compassion focused therapy on divorce adjustment divorced women in Ahvaz. Four divorced women were selec More

  The effectiveness of Compassion Focused Therapy on Divorce Adjustment in Divorced WomenAbstractThe aim of this present research was to determine the effectiveness of compassion focused therapy on divorce adjustment divorced women in Ahvaz. Four divorced women were selected using convenience sampling method. In this research simultaneous multiple baseline experimental single case design was used. Participants participated in several stages of the baseline, 8 intervention sessions and 2 follow-ups. The instrument used was Fisher's Divorce Adjustment Scale (FDAS). Data were analyzed using Visual Drawings, Reliable Change Index (P&lt;0/05) and Percentage Improvement Formula. The results showed that compassion focused therapy had a significant effect on increasing adjustment divorce. Consequently, compassion focused therapy can be used as a new way of increasing adjustment divorce for Psychotherapists and family counselors. Keywords: Compassion Focused Therapy, Divorce Adjustment, Divorced WomenKeywords: Compassion Focused Therapy, Divorce Adjustment, Divorced WomenKeywords: Compassion Focused Therapy, Divorce Adjustment, Divorced Women Manuscript profile
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  14 - The Effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Therapy on Reducing Stress, Anxiety, Depression and Symptoms of Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  Javad Seyyedjafari
  &nbsp; Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy on reducing stress, anxiety, depression and symptoms of patients with irritable bowel syndrome. &nbsp;Methodology: The present study was a quasi-experimental study More

  &nbsp; Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy on reducing stress, anxiety, depression and symptoms of patients with irritable bowel syndrome. &nbsp;Methodology: The present study was a quasi-experimental study with pre-test and post-test with control group. The study population consisted of all patients with irritable bowel syndrome referred to psychiatric psychiatric clinic. Thirty patients were selected by convenience sampling and were randomly assigned into two groups of 15 individuals. The data were analyzed using SPSS 18 software. At first, descriptive statistics, mediation and standard deviation were calculated. Also to evaluate the effectiveness of focused self-care therapy on reducing stress, anxiety, depression and symptoms. Covariance analysis test was used for patients with irritable bowel syndrome. &nbsp;Findings: The results showed that by adjusting pre-test scores, there was a significant difference between the experimental and control groups in the post-test in all research variables (p &lt;0.05). Conclusion: Based on the results, it can be said that compassionate treatment has reduced stress, anxiety and depression in people with irritable bowel syndrome. In future research, it is suggested that the impact of compassion-focused treatment on other psychosomatic diseases, especially Multiple Sclerosis, be compared. Manuscript profile
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  15 - The Effect of Solution- Focused Group Counseling on Reducing Job Stress in a Group of Female Employees of the Educational Foundation of "Ghalamchi"
  nasim barandeh abdallah shfeeabadi ghodsi ahghar
  The goal of this study was to assess the result of solution- based group counseling in reducing job stress in the female employees of the educational foundation &nbsp;of Ghalamchi in 2009.The target group included the entire female employees of that foundation. A group More

  The goal of this study was to assess the result of solution- based group counseling in reducing job stress in the female employees of the educational foundation &nbsp;of Ghalamchi in 2009.The target group included the entire female employees of that foundation. A group of 24 women were selected &nbsp;and &nbsp;randomly grouped as the control and experimental groups. The data was collected using Pillip L-Rice`s Job Stress questionnaire (1992),which consists of &nbsp;fifty seven&nbsp;, five-item questions on&nbsp;the three categories of interpersonal relations, bodily symptoms&nbsp; and job preferences. The experimental group performed in a series of 8 solution focused counseling sessions .To analyze the data ,descriptive statistics as well as inferential statistics (the Independent T test, the Interdependent T test and the Covariance Analysis Test) were used. The results indicate that solution focused group counseling is in fact effective on reducing the job stress in working women .Solution Focused Group Counseling is beneficial in reducing interpersonal stress, its&nbsp; physical symptoms and job preference stress .The effect of Solution Focused Group Counseling in reducing job stress in female workers is appropriately long-lasting in time. Manuscript profile
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  16 - The effectiveness of emotionally-focused group therapy on improving emotional expressiveness and sexual functioning of women with type 2 diabetes
  Somayyeh Ahmadi Bajestani MohammadJavad Asghari EbrahimAbad Seyedali Kimiyayi MohammadJavad Asghari EbrahiAbad
  Diabetes is a common chronic disease. Not accepting the disease, be sensitive to fluctuations in blood glucose, to need insulin injections, restrictions on dietary and physical activity levels, to need accurate and continuous care of their self, and also the risk of ser More

  Diabetes is a common chronic disease. Not accepting the disease, be sensitive to fluctuations in blood glucose, to need insulin injections, restrictions on dietary and physical activity levels, to need accurate and continuous care of their self, and also the risk of serious complications, can lead to psychological problems in diabetics. Research shows that sexual dysfunction is very common in women with diabetes. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of emotion focused group therapy on improving emotional expressiveness and sexual functioning of women with type 2 diabetes. For this purpose, during the semi-experimental design with pretest, post-test and control group, 24 women with type 2 diabetes were selected from one of health centers in Mashhad through judgmental sampling and randomly placed in two experimental and control groups. The subjects were evaluated for emotional expressiveness and sexual functioning before and after the intervention. Eight sessions of Emotion-focused therapy were used for the experimental group. The results of analysis of Covariance show that Emotion-focused therapy was effective in increasing the emotional expressiveness and sexual functioning of women with type 2 diabetes. Emotion-focused therapy can improve emotional expressiveness and sexual functioning of women with type 2 diabetes through validation of emotion and its reframing Manuscript profile
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  17 - Effectiveness of Compassion-Focused Therapy on Rumination in Women Applying for Divorce
  mozhgan sarempour Nadereh Sohrabi shekaftee
  Purpose: The healthiest human society is a society whose smallest unit, the family, is healthy. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy on rumination in women seeking divorce. Methodology: The current r More

  Purpose: The healthiest human society is a society whose smallest unit, the family, is healthy. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy on rumination in women seeking divorce. Methodology: The current research design was an experimental design with pre-test-post-test-follow-up. In the present study, rumination questionnaire (1991) and compassion-focused treatment protocol were used. The statistical population included all women applying for divorce who referred to counseling and psychological centers in Shiraz. The sample consisted of 40 women applying for divorce who were selected through a purposeful method and were randomly assigned to two experimental groups of compassion-focused therapy (20 people) and a control group (20 people). Findings: The results of data analysis showed that compassion-focused therapy was significantly effective in reducing rumination in women seeking divorce, so that the within group effect size was 0.56 and the between group effect size was 0.57 (P<0.05). Conclusion: Therefore, compassion-focused treatment can be used as an effective treatment method to reduce rumination in women applying for divorce. Manuscript profile