Pervasive computing technologies can assist parents and occupational therapists in modifying behaviors in young children. In occupational therapy, an effective mean to motivate child behavior change is by designing playful activities which leverages the desire of children to play to induce their behavioral change. By embedding digital technology into playful activity, pervasive computing techno...

the aim of this study was assessing the effectiveness of child-centered play therapy (ccpt) on reducing internalizing symptoms in children and reduced parental stress in mothers. the method of this study was quasi-experimental research study using a pretest-post-test along with the control group. a group of 20 children with 7 and 8 age in 2012-2013 school year (n=10 experimental and n=10 contro...

post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) is the one of the main disorders arising from disastrous experiences. road accidents are common reasons for mental disorders which are associated with trauma. with regard to the prevalence and effects of ptsd, treatment of these disorders is very important. the aim of the present study is to determine the efficacy of cognitive-behavioral therapy in reducing...

background and aim: the aim of this research was study the effectiveness of  group cognitive- behavior therapy on reducing  body dysmorphic disorder and inter personal sensitivity among high school girls in ahvaz city. methods: the first sample included 800 students who were selected with  multi­ stage random sampleing and completed y-bocs-bdd and inter personal sensitivity  subscale of  scl-90...

aim and background: tobacco dependency is recognized as the first factor for the prevention of mortality worldwide. despite the negative impact of smoking on hypertension, therapists have been paid less attention to the effectiveness of psychological treatment of nicotine dependence of these patients. methods and materials: in this case- control pre-post test research with a quasi-experimental ...

the present research considers the role of play statement in children and teenagers theater, with a special approach to drama-therapy. chapter one studies the theater history to the present time; then explains the play statements' elements. since the children and teenagers theater has specific addressees, it may be considered in many respects. chapter two has been devoted to recognition of...