Evaluation of the effectiveness of the combination package of emotion-based couple therapy and compassion therapy on the quality of marital life and the dimensions of attachment of couples referring to counseling

The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of an integrated package of emotion-based couple therapy and compassion therapy on the quality of marital life and the dimensions of attachment of couples referring to counseling centers in Isfahan. The present study is a one-case experimental design that was conducted in 1398. The statistical population of the study is all couples referring to psychological centers and clinics in Isfahan. Sampling from among all couples who refer to the centers and clinics of Isfahan in the winter of 1398 due to marital problems, according to the entry and exit criteria, 3 couples were selected as available. After initial sampling, 3 couples were placed in the combined group of emotion-focused therapy and compassion therapy. The Marital Quality of Life Questionnaire (Fletcher, Simpson and Thomas, 2000) and the Collins and Reed Attachment Questionnaire (1990) were used to collect data. The group of subjects underwent a combination of emotion-oriented couple therapy and compassion therapy once a week for 12 sessions. Data were analyzed by visual mapping, stable change index and percentage improvement formula. Data analysis showed the effectiveness of treatment in couples who underwent the combined package of emotion-focused couple therapy and compassionate therapy. According to the research findings, this approach can be used to improve relationships and reduce the rate of divorce in society.