خدیجه شیرالی نیا

Emotional management and emotional regulation in virtual environments are of great importance. However, a tool for measuring this aspect has not yet been defined in Iran. The aim of the present study was to determine the psychometric properties of the electronic Social-Emotional Competence Scale and its relationship with habitual digital behavior.

In this descriptive study, the first part of the research examines the psychometric properties of the Social-Emotional Competence Scale, and the second part investigates its relationship with habitual digital behavior. For the first and second parts, samples of 230 and 100 female secondary school students in Ahvaz during the academic year 2023-2024 were selected using cluster random sampling. The participants responded to the Digital Habitual Behavior and Social-Emotional Competence Questionnaires. For data analysis, confirmatory factor analysis was used in the psychometric part, and the Pearson’s correlation matrix was utilized to examine the relationship between this scale and habitual digital behavior.

The results of the analysis showed that no question from the initial 25 questions was deleted. The examination of the confirmatory factor analysis results (Root Mean Square Error of Approximation=0.051) indicated acceptable validity. The correlation results showed a negative relationship between the sub-scales of social-emotional competence and the sub-scales of habitual digital behavior (p<0.001). It was also found that there is a positive relationship between electronic emotional control and electronic impulsivity regulation (r=0.45, p<0.001) and an inverse relationship between electronic impulsivity regulation and electronic emotional conscientiousness (r=-0.20, p<0.001).

Based on the findings of the current research, the Social-Emotional Competence Scale can be used as a reliable and valid tool to evaluate the social-emotional competences needed for online interactions.

The present study was conducted with the aim of qualitatively identifying and explaining the factors affecting the resilience of divorced women who have also accepted custody of their children. The research community included all women under the support of welfare centers and aid committee of Firuzabad city in 1400. Using the purposeful sampling method, the sampling was continued until saturation (10 resilient divorced women). The research was conducted qualitatively using a phenomenological approach. Using a semi-structured interview, information related to the sample was collected, and after analyzing the content of the interviews and their final coding using thematic analysis method, three main indicators were extracted in resilient divorced women: 1- individual factors, 2- supportive factors, and 3- factors The presence of a child. The results showed that individual factors include cognitive self-regulation, behavioral self-regulation, spiritual-religious strategies and personality traits. Supporting factors include family support and social support, and the last core category, which is the presence of children, includes themes such as creating meaning in the presence of children and focusing on the role of parents, which are considered to be effective factors in the resilience of divorced women with the presence of children. The present research helps to understand the experience of resilience of divorced women and guardians of children and also to design specific interventions to facilitate their resilience

This study set out to find a model for the structural relationships of supportive dyadic coping of the self and that of the spouse and marital satisfaction with the mediating role of relationship closeness in married female teachers in Shiraz. The method of this research was correlation-descriptive. The statistical population of the study was comprised of all teachers in Shiraz in 2021. The research sample was comprised of 204 married female teachers in District 1 of Shiraz who were selected through convenience sampling method. The participants filled out the Dyadic Coping Questionnaire (Bodenmann, 2008), ENRICH Marital Satisfaction Scale (Fowers & Olson, 1993) and the Unidimensional Relationship Closeness Scale (Dibble et al., 2012). The data were analyzed using path analysis method using AMOS-25 and SPSS-25 software. The results showed that there were significant dual relationships between the variables. The direct path of supportive dyadic coping of the spouse was significant for marital satisfaction and in contrast, the direct path of supportive dyadic coping of self was not significant for marital satisfaction. The AMOS software bootstrap test was also used to determine the significance of indirect effects and the results showed that the relationship closeness can play a mediating role in the relationship between supportive dyadic coping of the self and that of the spouse with marital satisfaction in married female teachers. Based on the results, it can be stated that the support of couples in times of crisis plays a significant role in marital satisfaction and relationship closeness can play an important role as well.

The interference of the spouse’s family in the couple’s married life has long been a significant source of conflict. Persistent and repeated interference from either the husband or wife’s family can lead to decreased marital satisfaction and an increased likelihood of divorce. This study explored the impact of interference on marital conflict and divorce, focusing on the experiences of 10 women who sought divorce due to such interference. Using a qualitative psychological descriptive phenomenological method, data were collected through semi-structured interviews until saturation was achieved. The collected data were analyzed using the five-step method proposed by Giorgi. The analysis provided 10 key aspects of interference: 1) Communication with family and friends, 2) Decisions regarding childbearing and child-rearing, 3) Financial management, 4) Personal attire, 5) Residential choices, 6) Right to education and employment, 7) Privacy within the marriage, 8) Escalation of marital conflicts, 9) Dowry and wedding arrangements, and 10) Promotion of marital separation. These findings provided valuable insights for counselors and psychologists, enhanced the perception of family dynamics, and aided in the development of more effective intervention strategies in marital counseling. Furthermore, the study underscored the importance of considering socio-cultural factors in addressing marital conflicts.

The purpose of this research is to determine the moderating role of differentiation and marital empathy in the relationships between the quality of the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law (QMDLR) and the quality of the marital relationships in married women of Ahvaz City. This descriptive research is correlation type. The research targeted married women aged 20 to 50 in Ahvaz who had been married for at least one year. A sample of 210 women was selected by convenience sampling. The participants completed the differentiation scale (DSI_R), quality of mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship scale (QMDRS), marital empathy scale (BEA) and marital relationships quality scale (MMQ). The data were analyzed with Pearson correlation and multiple linear regression using SPSS software (version 22). The results showed that there is a positive relationship between the QMDLR and the quality of the marital relationships. The results of regression analysis showed that marital empathy moderates the relationships between QMDLR and quality of the marital relationships, but differentiation does not moderate the relationships between QMDLR and quality of the marital relationships. The results of the research show that marital empathy in the QMDLR is an effective factor that improves the quality of the marital relationships and reduces conflicts, despite the influence of various variables.

Female faculty members who are mothers experience overwhelming pressures to comply with the standards of their institutions for promotion and at the same time fulfill their responsibilities as parents. One of the most important concerns of working mothers is creating a balance between the simultaneous roles of maternity and employment, which has received attention in recent decades. The present study aimed to examine the experiences of female faculty members who simultaneously play the roles of maternity and employment. The current research is a qualitative study of psychological descriptive phenomenology in which nine participants were selected through purposive sampling method in Ahvaz. In-depth interviews were used to collect data. The interviews continued until the data saturation emerged. The data analysis showed eight constituents, namely disorder and chaos, professional tension, feeling guilty about not being a good mother, demoralization, exhaustion of parenting, increased reactivity towards children’s misbehaviors, hope and meaning in the maternal role, and receiving support from the family. The analysis of the obtained results showed that the psychological consequences of playing maternal-occupational roles can seriously damage the mental health of working mothers. Thus, it is appropriate to pay attention to working women and prepare them to accept the roles through mental health programs and family-friendly plans.

Vaginismus is one of the most common GenitoPelvic Pain/Penetration Disorders, which is classified as either lifelong (primary) or acquired (secondary). The present study aimed to investigate the efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on women with lifelong vaginismus. During a single-case experimental trial of multiple-baseline type, four women were included and diagnosed with lifelong vaginismus by a psychiatrist in a psychosexual clinic in Ahvaz. Full intercourse was evaluated daily based on the self-reports of participants. Secondary outcome measures (i.e.catastrophic cognitions, tightening, helplessness, sexual adjustment, avoidance, and penetration motivation were assessed in participants by a multidimensional vaginal penetration disorder questionnaire at baseline and after intervention. The subjects were entered into an eightweek Cognitive Behavioral Therapy program. The decreasing curve is compared with the baseline for each variable and considered the recovery index. After the treatment, all participants reported successful intercourse without pain and fear. The findings investigated that catastrophic cognitions, tightening, helplessness, sexual adjustment, avoidance, penetration motivation, sexual information, hypervigilance, optimism, and thoughts about genital incompatibility significantly improved by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in all participants(P < 0.05). Based on the results, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be considered an effective treatment for LLV. In addition, this study can enhance our knowledge about the fear-avoidance essence of vaginismus and develop treatment options for women with lifelong vaginismus. Future studies are recommended with larger sample sizes and control groups.

The purpose of the present study was to Complete this sentence about the purpose of the study ….The research population included 7 to 12-year-old ahvaz children with symptoms of anxiety. Three Anxious by the age of 7… 7 to 12 years old and their mothers were selected using purposeful sampling. Non-congruent multiple baseline experimental single case study was used as the method of the present study. The efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment based Therapy Protocol was carried out in three phases of intervention (Baseline, 12 session treatment and 1 month follow-up) by using the Spence Children's Anxiety Scale- Parent form and Parenting Stress index– short form delete. Data were analyzed with visuals inspection, improvement percentage and reliable change index (RCI) strategies. The results presented the positive effect of acceptance-and-commitment-based parenting education on treatment's targets. Moreover, this training was able to reduce not only the children's anxiety but the parenting stress of mothers as well.Conflict of interest:  According to the authors, the present article did not have any conflict of interest.C

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<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 Women.

Specific changes during adolescence make them more vulnerable to experiencing suicidal thoughts and behaviors. The present study was conducted with the aim to determine the role of victimization by peers and school connectedness in predicting the suicidal thoughts of adolescent girls.

The present study was a descriptive correlation. The population of this research included all the female students in the second year of secondary school in Ahvaz, who were studying in the academic year 2020-2021. The study sample was 343 female students who participated in the research using the available sampling method. To collect data, Beck's suicidal thoughts questionnaires, Illinois bullying, and school connection questionnaires were used.  Research data were analyzed by Pearson's correlation coefficient and multiple regression.

The findings showed that there is a positive and significant relationship between being victimized by peers and suicidal thoughts (P < 0.01), and there is also a negative and significant relationship between being connected to school and suicidal thoughts (P < 0.01). The results of multiple regression showed that 21% of the variance of suicidal thoughts is explained by victimization by peers and the connection with school.

Victimization by peers and connection with school can predict the suicidal thoughts of adolescent girls. Therefore, it is suggested that counselors consider the role of these variables to reduce suicidal thoughts and improve the mental health of adolescents.

The aim of this study was to investigate the mediating role of domestic violence, marital conflict, self-esteem and resilience in the relationship between family cohesion and parent abuse in first and second grade male and female high school students in Shahrekord. The statistical population of this study was all male and female high school students in Shahrekord and their mothers, 779 of whom were selected by convenience sampling. Instruments in this study were Parent Abuse Scale (PAP-bv), Parent Abuse Scale (PAP-gm), Child Exposure to Domestic Violence (VCED), Parental Marital Conflict Scale (PMCS), Samani Family Cohesion Questionnaire (SFC) Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale and the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RIS). The model evaluation was made by path analysis method. The results of correlation coefficients showed that there were significant positive correlations between domestic violence and marital conflict and parent abuse, and that there were significant negative correlations between family cohesion, self-esteem and resilience and parent abuse. The final model showed good fitness. The results of path analysis showed that family cohesion has a direct and indirect effect on parent abuse through domestic violence, marital conflict, self-esteem and resilience.

The aim of this study was to predict marital adjustment based on the marital gratitude component (felt gratitude and express gratitude) and humility perceptions component (global humility, superiority and accurate view of self)  among married women in Ahvaz city. The present research method was correlational and predictive. The statistical population of this study was ordinary married women and divorce applicants in Ahvaz in 1396. Among ordinary women, 100 were selected by available sampling method and 100 divorced women were selected by purposive sampling method. The instruments for data gathering included Dyadic Adjustment Scale (Spanier, 1976), gratitude state (Mitchell, 2010) and relational humility scale (Davis, et al…, 2011). For the analysis of the data, discriminant analysis method was used. Results showed that felt gratitude, superiority, felt gratitude, express gratitude, global humility, superiority and accurate view of self were significant prediction for marital adjustment of  married women. ( p< 0/001). Accordin to this finding felt gratitude, superiority, felt gratitude, express gratitude, global humility, superiority and accurate view of self has an important role in marital adjustment. ( p< 0/001)

 Sometimes couples have problems and conflicts in the relationship leading them to divorce, which is a kind of social damage. Emotional divorce is considered as the first step in the divorce process, indicating a declining marital relationship. Although the relationship of many variables with emotional divorce has been determined, it can be useful to identify mediating factors. Therefore, the aim of the present study is to investigate the mediating role of marital expectations in the relationship between emotional divorce and basic psychological needs in health network employees.

The current research method is a correlational description. Its statistical population is composed of 102 volunteer couple of Mahshahr health and treatment network in 2022 via available sampling method. The participants answered the questionnaire of basic psychological needs, idealization of marriage and emotional divorce. The research data was analyzed using the statistical method of structural equation modeling and SPSS and pls third edition software.

 The results showed that the direct effect of basic psychological needs on emotional divorce is -0.258 and marital expectations on emotional divorce is -0.632, that both of them are significant (P<0.001). Also, the indirect effect of marital expectations (-0.33) in the relationship between basic psychological needs and emotional divorce was significant (P<0.001).

 In general, it can be said that failure to satisfy basic psychological needs can lead to the formation of special expectations in married people, leading to emotional divorce. Therefore, in premarital educational programs and in couple therapy, paying attention to the role of marital expectations and the basic psychological needs of couples can be important in identifying and treating couple problems

The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of mindful self-compassion on reducing rumination and perceived stress in adolescent girls.

The research method was quasi-experimental with pre-test and post-test design and 6-month follow-up and the control group. The statistical population were all female high school students in District 2 of Ahvaz in the 98-97 academic year. Using convenience sampling among 100 female adolescents who answered the questionnaires of Nolen-Hoeksema and Maro (1991) rumination response style and Cohen et al. (1983) perceived stress questionnaires; Forty subjects who scored above 50 in the rumination response style questionnaire and above 36 in the perceived stress questionnaire were selected and randomly assigned into two groups of 20 experimental and control groups after matching. mindful self-compassion training (2018) was performed in a group manner in 8 sessions of 150 minutes once a week for the experimental group and the data were analyzed using mixed analysis of variance with repeated measures.

The results showed that mindful self-compassion training at 99% confidence could reduce rumination (F = 63.35) and perceived stress (F = 60.76) in adolescent girls and this effect remained stable after the follow-up stage.

Since mindful self-compassion training has reduced adolescent girls 'rumination and perceived stress, it can be used to increase adolescent girls' mental health.

This research was conducted to evaluate the model of relationship between mindfulness and marital satisfaction with mediating marital empathy among married female under occupied in Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation of Ahvaz. This study is applied in terms of purpose and has a correlational design. One hundred and fifty married women employed in Imam Khomeini Relief Foundation of Ahvaz were selected in 2018 using purposive and voluntary sampling method. The data collection instruments used were Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), Marital Empathy Scale (MES) and Marital Satisfaction Scale (MSS). Data were analyzed using Pearson correlation coefficient, simultaneous hierarchical regression analysis, and SPSS-23 statistical software. The results showed that there was a significant positive relationship between the variables mindfulness and marital empathy, mindfulness and marital satisfaction, and marital empathy and marital satisfaction (p < 0.001). Simultaneous hierarchical regression analysis using Baron and Kenny’s method also revealed that marital empathy was a positive mediator variable between mindfulness and marital satisfaction. The results suggest that women’s understanding and empathy in different ways, such as verbal and nonverbal behaviors, lead them to be aware of their partner’s demands and needs and to try to understand their feelings and emotions, which in turn leads to the couple feeling good about each other.

One of the ways to deal with Covid-19 disease is 19 preventive behaviorsthat seem to be affected by different factors. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to predict thepreventive behaviors of Covid- 19 disease based on health literacy with the mediating role of mediainformation belief and social responsibility.

This descriptive and correlational study was performed on 247 adults in Ahvaz inthe summer of 2020. The research sample was selected using available sampling and they answeredonline the questionnaires whose validity and reliability were confirmed.. Data were analyzed using Spss,Amose software, descriptive and analytical statistics.

The results showed that the indirect coefficients between believing in media information (P=0.000,β=0.04) and social responsibility (P=0.000, β=0.11) with preventive behaviors of corona disease were significant.The proposed research model also had a good fit (RMSEA= 0.05, P=0.20, X2/df: 1.63, X2: 1.63).

The results showed that health literacy is both directly and indirectly related to corona diseaseprevention behaviors through belief in media information and social responsibility. Therefore, toincrease the preventive behaviors of corona disease in individuals, we can use the influence of the mediaand strengthen social responsibility in individuals.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of training mindful par-enting on parenting stress and marital qua-lity among mothers of intellectually disa-bled children. this study is semi-experimental with control group and pretest-posttest design. The population included all mothers of children under 18 years of age with mental disabilities referred to Izeh welfare cen-ters. Then, 30 mothers with intellectually disabled children in range were randomly selected and then divided into two groups (15 for each). mindful parenting. Part-icipants completed two questionnaires including Parenting Stress (Abidin, 1991) and marital quality (Noroton,1983). the experimental group were educated in mindful parenting in 8 sessions over 8 weeks. The results of the multivariate covariance analysis of data indicated that training of mindful parenting is affective in reduction parenting stress and impro-ving marital quality. This was also persistent significantly in the follow-up stage after two months (P<0/05). Training of mindful parenting can have beneficial results in improving the mental health of families of intellectually disabled children

The current research aims to determine the effectiveness of mindful parenting training on over reactivity and quality of parent-child relationship of pre-school children mothers. The statistical population included all of the mothers of children pre-schoolers who are studying at schools in 2 area of education in in a school in Ahvaz (2019). The method of the study is a quasi-experimental with pretest-posttest and follow-up with a control group.. The sample size was 50 mothers of children pre-schoolers and they were randomly assigned to two groups of 25 (experimental and control group.The Pianta Parent-child relationship Scale (1994) and the Arnold Parenting Scale (1993) were used to collect data. Educational intervention was presented in eight (each 90 min) sessions to the experimental group, but the control group received no intervention. Two months later, the follow-up test was performed. The data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics including covariance analysis. The findings showed that mindful parenting training was effective on reducing overreactivity and improvement quality of parent-child relationship on mothers of pre-schoolers children. Thas, mindful parenting training appears to be useful for pre-school children mothers.

This research investigates the effectiveness of mindful parenting training on mental health and parenting competence for mothers of children with special needs.

This quasi-experimental research was performed using pretest/post-test and control group and statistical population included all of the mothers of children with special needs in Dezful who were studying at exceptional schools during the years 2016-2017. A total of 49 mothers were selected through convenience sampling method and  put into two experimental (25) and control (24) groups. control group. The pretest was implemented for both groups. The experimental group had nine 90-minute educational classes about mindful parenting. Following the educational classes,  the post-test was implemented. The surveys used in this research included Symptoms Checklist 90-Revised (SCL-90-R) and Parenting Sense of Competence (PSOC). Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance.

The results indicated the effectiveness of mindful parenting training on mental health and parenting competence on mothers of children with special needs (p < 0.05).

This method is effective and useful to improve the mental health of families with children with special needs.

The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of acceptance and commitment-based parenting education on childrenchr('39')s anxiety and parenting stress of mothers.

Non-congruent multiple baseline experimental single-case studies were used as the method in the current study. Three anxious children and their mothers were selected through purposeful sampling in Ahvaz, Iran. The effectiveness of acceptance-and-commitment-based parenting education protocol was carried out in three phases (baseline assessment, 12 session treatment, and 1-month follow-up) by using the Spence Childrenchr('39')s Anxiety Scale-Parent Form and the Parenting Stress Index– Short Form). The data were analyzed by visual mapping, reliable change index and recovery percentage formula. The direction changes, PND, and POD were the most important variables of visual analysis of trend changes.

The mothers and childrenchr('39')s reliable change indices were significant in all the instances except for the second mother and child. The subjectschr('39') recovery percentage showed that the results of the reliable change indices and recovery percentages are consistent.

Acceptance and commitment-based parenting education can reduce parenting stress and childrenchr('39')s anxiety by increasing parentchr('39')s acceptance, mindfulness, and moving toward parenting values..

The aim of this study was to determine the mediating role of parenting stress, the quality of mother-child relationship and maternal mental health in the relationship between mindful parenting and behavioral problems in pre-school children. The research design was descriptive and correlational. The statistical population consisted of 585 mothers of pre-school children of district 3 schools in Ahwaz in 1396, in which 280 people were selected based on Cochran formula using multistage random sampling method. The instruments used in this study included MIPQ, Child Behavioral Logbook (CBCL), PSI, Child-parenting (CPRS) and General Health Questionnaire (GHQ). The evaluation of the proposed model was analyzed using the path analysis method. Bootstrap method was used to test indirect relationships. The results showed that immediate effect of mindful parenting on child behavior was not significant on children behavioral problems. But the direct effect of mindful parenting on the parenting stress has a significant negative effect; the direct effect of mindful parenting on mother's mental health has a significant positive effect and the direct effect of mindful parenting on the quality of mother-child relationship is positive. Also, the results showed that the role of the mediator Parenting stress, health and quality of mother-child relationship in the relationship between mindfulness parenting and behavioral problems of children is significant. According to research findings, behavioral problems of children can be influenced by the stress of parenting, health and quality of mother-child relationship.

Divorce is considered as one of the leading factors for mental disorder in persons ‘ life. Mental disorders is more frequent in divorced persons than married people. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of compassion-focused psychotherapy on decreasing depression and anxiety in divorced women.
The method of the study was non-congruent multiple baselines experimental single case design. Four divorced women were selected using convenience sampling method. Participants participated in the several baseline steps, 8 intervention compassion-focused therapy sessions and 2 follow-ups. The instruments used were Beck Depression Inventory and Beck Anxiety Inventory. Data were analyzed using Visual Drawing method, Permanent Change Index, and Percentage Improvement Formula.
The results showed that compassion- focused therapy significantly reduced depression and anxiety symptoms of divorced women. A follow-up of two or four weeks also indicated the sustainability of the therapeutic changes.
According to the findings of this research, compassion-focused therapy could significantly affect depression and anxiety in divorced women. Consequently this treatment is recommended as a useful intervention and a new method for reducing depression and anxiety to psychotherapists and family therapists.

Parents of a child with autism spectrum disorder are confronted with many challenges in raising their child. Researchers report that this families experience more parenting stress than families of other disabilities.The present study aimed to investigating the effect of using group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-Based Training on reducing Parenting Stress and increase Psychological Flexibility in Mothers of Children with Autism Disorder in Ahvaz. The research design was quasi-experimental with pre-test and posttest and control groups The statistical population of this study included all the Mothers of Children with autism spectrum disorder in Ahvaz. 44 mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder were selected through convenience sampling method, and then they were put into two experimental and control groups . The intervention group received group Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for 8 sessions of 90 minutes. The research of the study included Parentings Stress Inventory and Acceptance and Action second revised (AAQ-II). Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-Based Training was performed in eight sessions in the experimental group. Data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance. The results indicated the effectiveness of experimental treatment on the reduced scores of parenting stress and increase psychological flexibility in the mothers in the experimental group. Hence, this method is effective and useful to improve the mental health of this mothers

Intimacy is a main and basic feature in marital relations and was numerated manifest characteristics in successful marriage also communication patterns can determine marital satisfaction. The aim of this research was to determined effectiveness of collaborative couple therapy on communication patterns and intimacy of couples referring to counseling centers of Behbahan city

In this research was used from Single-case experimental design that entitled Single subject experiment and include of clinical testing.This design has different kinds(AB.ABAB, multiple baseline and changing criterion designs). In the research used nonconcurrent multiple baseline design. Unlike group comparison with a lot measure, this design concentrate on individual levels not mean differences in pre andpost test.The other advantage of this design need more less subjects.The couples complicated communication patterns and intimacy Questionnaire in baseline, treatment and follow-up stages. The method of sampling was purposive-volunteer. Statistical universes were all chaotic couples who referring to clinics in Behbahan. Three couples were selected according to include and exclude criteria. . The data analyzed with visual analysis, Clinically meaningful (reliable change index and normative comparison) and percent improvement formula,

The result showed the couples have experienced improvement in intimacy (30.95%) and communication pattern of mutual constructive (%47/05) and decrease in communication pattern mutual of demand-withdrawl (%29/57) and communication pattern of mutual avoidance (%33/64) in the treatment stage.Also analysis of data with normative comparision showed there isn’t any differernt between treated group and normal group.

The result showed that collaborative couple therapy made increase intimacy and communication pattern of mutual constructive and decreases communication patterns of demand-withdrawl and mutual avoidance and made less distess in reffering couples.