M.A. Thesis:

tHE eFFECTIVENSS OF GAHTMANI COUPLE THERAPY EDUCATION ON THE RESILIENCEtEMPATHY AND OPTIMISM OF PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND MENTAL DISABILITIES IN THE CITY OF SABZEVAR

Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Gahtmani couple therapy on the resilience, empathy and optimism of parents of children with developmental and mental disabilities in Sabzevar. The present study is an applied research in terms of the purpose of the research and a semi experimental study with pre-test and post-test design with control group. The statistical population of the study was simple random sampling and was replaced in two experimental (17 cases) and control (17 people) groups. The required data were collected using Conner and Davidson (1991), Jolief and Farlington empathy questionnaires (2006) and Shiyer and Carver (1985) optimism questionnaires. Data were analyzed using inferential statistics (covariance analysis) and analyzed using SPSS version 23 software. The results showed that Gahtmani's couples therapy had an effect on the resilience, empathy and optimism of parents of children with developmental and mental disabilities. Therefore, Gahtmani’s couple therapy can be used as an interventional method to improve the resilience, empathy and optimism of parents of children with developmental and mental disabilities. Keywords: Gahtmani Couples Therapy, Resilience, Empathy, Optimism, Developmental and Mental Disabilities.

Keywords: Gahtmani Couples Therapy, Resilience, Empathy, Optimism, Developmental and Mental Disabilities