The study of effectiveness of couple therapy with self-regulation training style on mental health of Isfahan war affected couples

The purpose of this research was to study and compare the efficacy of self-regulation training style on mental health of couples who were chosen from the war-affected families, the families who have at least one member killed or disabled in war. The population of study included all Isfahan war-affected couples. clinical sample were selected using available sampling method from clients of counseling and rehabilitation center of 3 regions in Isfahan. Finally 16 couples were selected and randomly replaced in 2 experimental and 1 control groups. All groups completed CHQ questionnaire as pre—post test. The first experimental group received 5 sessions of self-regulated couple program but control group did not receive any intervention. The results showed that couple therapy interventions based on self-regulation program significantly decreased physical, anxiety, social and depressive signs in couples (P<0.05).