Introductionand purpose: The mourning experience is a common phenomenon among elderly. Losing friends and peers along with senility and proximity to death intensify anxiety of death. The aim of  present study was to assess the effectiveness of group cognitive-behavioral therapy on death anxiety among the breavement elderly man. Materials and Methods: The current study is a quasi experim...

Background: This research aimed to compare the effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy on the mental health of mothers of children with special needs (i.e. cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, and autism). Methods: This quasi-experimental study was a pre-test, post-test design with a control group. Study populations were the mothers of children admitt...

abstract objectives gradual increase length and complexity of utterance (gilcu) therapy method is a form of operant conditioning. this type of treatment is very precise and controlled that is done in 54 steps in 3 speech situations consisted of monologue, reading and conversation. this study aimed to examine the effects of gilcu treatment method on reduction of speech dysfluency of school-age...

Introduction: Divorce is one of the most important social phenomena that depends on many factors. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing on symptoms of anxiety sensitivity in divorced women. Materials and Methods: The current study was a quasi-experimental interventional design. The statistical population cons...

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Cognitive-behavioral therapy based on Beck’s pattern on clinical syndrome and life satisfaction in patients with major depression Methods: This randomized clinical trial was performed on 24 patients with depression. Patients were randomly assigned into two groups of cognitive-behavioral therapy and control. Cognitive-behav...

Introduction: Marital satisfaction is important in the continuation of the main marital life and it is important to identify the factors and effective interventions in strengthening it. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy on early maladaptive schemas of women with marital problems. Method: The present study was a quasi-experimental with pre-t...

Background and Objectives: Mental calming techniques including relaxation and cognitive-behavioral hypnotherapy, are very important because they induce relaxation, a pleasant feeling and a sense of well-being. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of relaxation and cognitive-behavioral hypnosis therapy on children's stress. Materials and Methods: In a quasi-experi...

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness-based cognitive therapy on cognitive components (fusion, avoidance and cognitive flexibility) and oxidative stress in women with type-2 diabetes. Methods: The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test/post-test design and control group on 60 female patients with type-2 diabetes...