Camparing The Effectiveness of Self-Regulation Couple Therapy & Emotionally Focused Couple Therapy on IncreasingMarital Intimacy of Couples

The aim of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of couple therapy based on self-regulation therapy (SRCT) & Emotionally focused Therapy (EFT) on marital intimacy. The research procedure was quasi experimental with mixed subjects design (3 * 3). research group were couples refered to counseling centers in Tehran. Sample group consisted of 48 subjects (24 couples) that were randomly selected and allocated into experimental and control groups. measurement tool consisted of Intimacy questionnaire. The Experimental group’s participated in 12 sessions of self-regulation & Emotionally focused couple therapy. the results were analyzed with covaraince repeated measures. the results indicated that SRCT & EFT increased couples intimacy (emotional, intellectual, sexual, physical, relationship, social and recreational, psychological, religious intimacy). Also results indicated EFT was more effective than SRCT on increasing marital intimacy.