محمدعلی ناصر شریعتی

Objective  The aim of this study was the effectiveness of Image Relationship Therapy on family cohesion and flexibility and happiness of couples with emotional divorce. Methods   The method of the present study is Semi-experimental before and after the experiment with a control group. The statistical population includes all couples in Qom who had an emotional divorce. Using the purposive sampling method, 100 couples were selected and an emotional divorce questionnaire was administered to them. A total of 30 couples were selected to participate in this study and were randomly assigned to two experimental groups (15 couples) and a control group (15 couples). Data collection tools include the Guttman Emotional Divorce Scale, the Olson Family Cohesion Questionnaire, and the Tagrian Couple Happiness Questionnaire. Hendrix Image Relationship training package was performed on the experimental group in 10 sessions of 90 minutes per week. The obtained data were calculated by analysis of covariance with SPSS -22 software and then analyzed by the researcher. Results  The results showed that there was a significant difference between the control and experimental groups (P≤0.05); in other words, Communication Imaging Training increased Cohesion - Family Flexibility and Happiness of couples with emotional divorce. Conclusion  As a result, communication imaging training can be used as an intervention to increase the flexibility and happiness of couples seeking divorce.

The purpose of this study was to investigate The Effectiveness of Bowen,s style Family Therapy on Increasing the Happiness and Empathy of Couples Referring to Isfahan Counseling Centers. The research method was semi-experimental pre-test and post-test with a control group. The statistical population consisted of all couples in Isfahan who were referred to the psychological clinics of Isfahan in 2018. Using a suitable sampling method, couples who were referred to psychiatric clinics were selected 30 couples and randomly assigned to two Control groups (n = 15) and an experimental group (n = 15). Data gathering tools were Azrein, Nester & Jones's Couples Happiness Questionnaire(1973), Jolliffe & Farrington's Marital Empathy Questionnaire (2006), and Bowen,s Family Therapy Sessions during the 8 sessions of 60 minutes on the experimental group. Data were analyzed using SPSS-19 software using single-variable covariance analysis. The results showed that Bowen,s style of Family Therapy increased the couples' happiness and empathy among couples referring to Isfahan counseling centers. As a result, Bowen family therapy can be used in couples counseling to promote empathy and happiness.