The Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavioral Group Therapy on the Parameters of the Dual Process Model of Coping with Loss; Hope and Spiritual Well-Being

The purpose of this research was to study the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral group therapy on the parameters of the model of coping with loss, hope and spiritual well-being in grieving students. The research was semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test design and control group. From among the grieving students at Mohaghegh Ardabili University, 30 undergraduate students were selected using convenience sampling method. Schneider Hope Questionnaire and Spiritual Health Questionnaire were used as pre-test and post-test in this study. The Data were analyzed using the statistical analysis of covariance. The results of the data analysis indicated that cognitive-behavioral group therapy is beneficial for increasing the hope and spiritual well-being of grieving individuals, and there is a significant difference between the two groups (P</001). Accordingly, it can be said that cognitive-behavioral group therapy is effective in improving the parameters of the model a coping with loss; it helps the grieving individuals in their emotional discharge and acceptance of death, and increases their hope and spiritual well-being.