This research was conducted to examine the efficacy of the integrated model of self regulation-attachment couple therapy and marital enrichment program in marital satisfaction and psychological wellbeing of couples. For this purpose, 33 couples were selected from among couples who attended the counseling services centers in the City of Khoramabad. Eleven couples were then randomly assinged to e...

Introduction: Increasing the level of marital disaffection and decreasing marital commitment in couples gradually results in coupleschr('39') involvement in a stressful and frustrating relationship and eventually leads to weakening the marriage. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the couple therapychr('39')s effectiveness with the schema therapy approach to reduce marital disaffection and...

Introduction: Dysfunctional relationship beliefs are one of the factors affecting marital dissatisfaction in couples applying for the divorce. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of McMaster and Bowen family therapy approaches on the relationship beliefs of couples applying for the divorce. Methods: This study was a quasi-experimental method including a pretest-posttest w...

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of Image Relationship Therapy on communication patterns and marital burnout in couples. The purpose of this study was applied and its method is the experiment was semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and follow-up with the control group. In this research, the sampling method of couples referring to counseling centers in Tehran...

Abstract Background & Aims: There are different approaches in the field of couple therapy and family therapy and researchers over the years have been measuring their credibility and effectiveness. Bernstein Behavioral-communication is one of these approaches. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of Bornstein behavioral-communication couple therapy on increasing ...

Introduction: Malfunction in intimacy and marital conflicts have always been considered as one of the principal reasons for couples’ divorce. This study aimed to determine the efficacy of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) on marital conflicts and improvement of intimacy in divorce applicant couples. Methods: This study was quasi-experimental with a pretest, posttest, and control group. Th...

Introduction: Divorce is a stressor and challenging experience for spouses that usually occur while family process and content is inefficient. The evidence base, cognitive schema affect the quality of family process and content. So present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of schema therapy on increasing family process and content in couples demanding a uncontested divorce.  Methods: M...