Comparison of the Effectiveness of Cognitive-Behavior Therapy and Reflective Therapy on Weight Loss and Anxiety in Obese People

The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy and reflection therapy in weight loss and anxiety in obese people.

The method of the study was quasi-experimental and single-subject A-B-A design. Four of the obesity treatment clients who referred to the University Psychological Clinic and four of the obesity treatment clients who referred to the Reflective Therapy Clinic were selected to participate in this study. All of the participants showed BMI ≥ 30. The clients of University Psychological Clinic received Cognitive -Behavioral Therapy and the clients of Reflective Therapy Clinic received Sojouq Reflex Therapy. At baseline, end of treatment, and two months after treatment, the participants’ levels of anxiety were measured using Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and their weight changes were measured using a digital scale. The data was then analyzed using reliable change index and recovery percentages.

The results showed that both methods lead to weight loss, and the reduction occurs more rapidly in Reflection Therapy compared to Cognitive -Behavioral Therapy. However, at the follow-up stage, weight loss was observed more in Cognitive -Behavioral Therapy compared to reflective therapy. Anxiety was also reduced in both treatment modalities; however, the reduction was significant only in Cognitive -Behavioral Therapy.