The Effects of Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy on Children\'s Behavioral Problems in Divorcing Families

Abstract

This study is designed to investigate the effect of cognitive- behavioral family therapy on reduction of children's behavioral problems in divorcing families. 24 couples were randomly selected from among the couples who were refferd to behzisti office for counseling ,were assigned randomly in 2 groups control group and experimental group. The children 2 groups were evaluated by pre and post test view child symptom inventory and then children's behavioral problems was measured. experimental group were received 8 session of the cognitive- behavioral family therapy (each sessions 90 minute). The results showed significant effect of cognitive-behavioral family therapy on reduction of children's behavioral problems .

Keywords

• cognitive- behavioral family therapy
• children\'s behavioral problems
• divorcing families