@article{ 
author = {Abdolloahi, Mohammad Hossein and Mohammadkhani, Shahram and Noury, Robabeh},  
title = {Childhood Trauma and Substance Use Tendencies: The Mediating Effects of PTSD, Impulsivity, and Emotion Dysregulation}, 
abstract ={Objective: Although the relationship between childhood trauma and the presence of substance use tendencies (SUT) has been proven worldwide, little Iranian-based evidence exists. Nonetheless, this study is the first to empirically test such a correlation in a sample population of Iranian university students with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, emotion dysregulation, and impulsivity serving as mediators of this relationship. Methods: A group of 766 Iranian university students (33.4% male and 66.6 % female; mean age=24.89) was asked to complete the validated questionnaires, which featured the childhood trauma questionnaire-short form (CTQ-SF), difficulties in emotion regulation scale (DERS), addiction potential scale (APS), short UPPS-P impulsive behavior scale (SUPPS-P), and posttraumatic stress disorder checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5). Analyses were performed using structural equation modeling (SEM). Results: Childhood trauma was strongly related to greater impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, PTSD symptoms, and SUT. These psychological factors significantly mediate childhood trauma in SUT.  Conclusion: These results underscore the necessity of developing specific interventions that would focus on impulsivity, emotional dysregulation, and PTSD symptoms, to decrease the risk of SUT among Iranian university students with a history of childhood trauma.},  
Keywords = {Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), Substance use, Impulsive behavior, Emotion regulation, Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)},
volume = {13},
Number = {4}, 
pages = {287-298}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
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abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.13.4.877.2},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1028-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1028-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2025}  
}

@article{ 
author = {Alavizadeh, Samin Alsadat and demehri, farangis and afshani, alireza and sadri, shami},  
title = {Predicting Childhood OCD Symptoms: The Mediating Effect of Self-concept on Religiosity, Guilt, and Parental Perfectionism}, 
abstract ={Objective: This study aimed to develop and test a structural model predicting obsessive–compulsive symptoms in children based on parental religious adherence, guilt, and perfectionism, with the mediating role of children’s self-concept. Methods: A correlational design using structural equation modeling (SEM) was conducted with 240 elementary school children and their mothers in Yazd Province, Iran, during the 2023–2024 academic year. Participants were selected using convenience sampling. Standardized questionnaires, including the obsessive beliefs questionnaire for children and adolescents, religious adherence questionnaire, guilt questionnaire, Frost multidimensional perfectionism questionnaire, and children’s self-concept questionnaire, were administered. Results: SEM analysis revealed that children’s self-concept significantly mediated the relationship between parental religious adherence, guilt, perfectionism, and obsessive–compulsive symptoms. The model showed acceptable fit indices, supporting the hypothesized relationships.       Conclusion: The findings highlight the critical role of parental factors and self-concept in shaping children’s mental health. This study contributes theoretically by clarifying the cognitive–emotional mechanisms linking family dynamics to obsessive–compulsive vulnerability. Practical implications suggest the need for family-based interventions that strengthen children’s self-concept, while future research should address longitudinal designs and diverse populations},  
Keywords = {Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Religion and psychology, Guilt, Self-concept},
volume = {13},
Number = {4}, 
pages = {299-308}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
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abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.13.4.982.3},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1038-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1038-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2025}  
}

@article{ 
author = {AbdoliKotiyani, Sepideh and Homaei, Rezvan and Jayervand, Hamdollah and Bavi, Sas},  
title = {Effectiveness of an Attachment-based Family Program on Emotional Awareness and Social Desirability in High School Students}, 
abstract ={Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of an attachment-based family program in enhancing emotional awareness and social desirability among male high school students.  Methods: A quasi-experimental design, incorporating pre-test, post-test, and follow-up assessments with a control group, was employed. The study population comprised all male second-grade high school students in Karun County, Iran, during the 2023-2024 academic year. Through purposive sampling, 30 eligible students exhibiting low emotional awareness and social desirability were selected and subsequently randomized into an experimental group (n=15) or a control group (n=15). The experimental group participated in an 11-session attachment-based family program, carefully designed to enhance family dynamics, communication, and emotional regulation. Data were collected using the emotional awareness questionnaire (EAQ-30) and social desirability scale (SDS). For data analysis, SPSS software, version 27 was utilized, primarily employing mixed-model analysis of variance with repeated measures. Results: The findings revealed significant improvements in both emotional awareness and social desirability within the experimental group at post-test and follow-up stages compared to the control group (P<0.001). Conclusion: These results suggest that attachment-based family programs are an effective intervention for promoting emotional awareness and social desirability in adolescents. Consequently, its implementation in family counseling settings is supported, offering a valuable strategy to mitigate common adolescent challenges.},  
Keywords = {Adolescent, Emotions, Social desirability, Family therapy},
volume = {13},
Number = {4}, 
pages = {309-318}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.13.4.1035.2},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1034-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1034-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2025}  
}

@article{ 
author = {Azhdari, Afsaneh and Soleimanian, Ali-Akbar and Darrodi, Hami},  
title = {The Effectiveness of Time Perspective Intervention on Quality of Life and Brain Behavioral Systems in a Group of Obese and Overweight Women}, 
abstract ={Objective: Obesity and overweight in women profoundly impact multiple aspects of quality of life (QoL) and brain-behavioral systems. Consequently, implementing effective interventions is crucial to mitigate the negative effects of obesity. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of time perspective (TP) on these facets in obese and overweight women. Methods: This quasi-experimental study utilized a pre-test-post-test design with control and follow-up groups. The participants included 21 overweight and obese women aged 18 to 48, with a body mass index (BMI) over 24, who attended the Amin Counseling Center at the Islamic Azad University, Bojnourd Branch, in 2024. Participants were purposefully selected and randomly assigned to experimental and control groups. The experimental group received six sessions of TP treatment, each lasting 90 minutes. The instruments used in this study were the World Health Organization QoL (WHOQOL-BREF) and behavioral inhibition/activation scales (Carver and Wright, 1994). Data were analyzed using repeated-measures analysis of variance with SPSS software, version 26. Results: The findings revealed that the experimental group exhibited significant improvements in QoL and behavioral inhibition and activation scores compared to the control group (P<0.05). Furthermore, follow-up results indicated that these improvements were sustained over time. Conclusion: This study demonstrated the significant positive impact of TP intervention on QoL and behavioral brain functions in obese and overweight women, highlighting both immediate and lasting benefits. These findings suggest that TP can be a valuable intervention for enhancing QoL and behavioral function in this population. },  
Keywords = {Time perception (TP), Quality of life (QoL), Obesity, Inhibition, Activation},
volume = {13},
Number = {4}, 
pages = {319-332}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.13.4.1044.1},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1030-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1030-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2025}  
}

@article{ 
author = {Bana, Esmaeil and Taghvaei, Davood and Jahangiri, Mohammad Mahdi},  
title = {A Causal Model of Death Anxiety in the Elderly: Emotion Regulation,Meaning in Life, and Resilience}, 
abstract ={Objective: This study aimed to design a causal model of death anxiety based on cognitive emotion regulation strategies and meaning in life, with resilience serving as a mediator among the elderly population of Tehran Province, Iran.  Methods: This study employed a descriptive-correlational design within the framework of structural equation modeling (SEM). A sample of 384 older adults was selected using convenience sampling. Data were collected using the Templer death anxiety scale (DAS) (1970), Connor–Davidson resilience scale (CD-RISC) (2003), cognitive emotion regulation questionnaire (CERQ) developed by Garnefski and Kraaij (2006), and meaning in life questionnaire (MLQ) by Steger et al. (2006). Analyses were performed using SPSS software, version 22.0 and AMOS software, version 24.0. Results: The results revealed an acceptable model fit with the data (χ²/df=2.88, comparative fit index [CFI]=0.942, goodness of fit index [GFI]=0.903, adjusted goodness-of-fit index [AGFI]=0.856, root mean square error of approximation [RMSEA]=0.070). Direct path coefficients indicated significant negative relationships between cognitive emotion regulation (β=–0.222, P<0.01), meaning in life (β=–0.222, P<0.001), and resilience (β=–0.381, P<0.001) and death anxiety. Moreover, the indirect effects of resilience were also statistically significant. Conclusion: These findings highlight the mediating role of resilience in the relationship between psychological variables and death anxiety. Overall, the results underscore the importance of resilience and the meaning of life in mitigating death anxiety among older adults.},  
Keywords = {Death anxiety, Resilience, Cognitive emotion regulation, Meaning in life, Elderly},
volume = {13},
Number = {4}, 
pages = {333-346}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.13.4.1048.2},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1020-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1020-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2025}  
}

@article{ 
author = {Ghafari, Zahra and Hoseinzadeh, Mehdi and Hashemipour, Mehdi},  
title = {Compassion-focused Therapy Effectively Reduces Self-criticism, Negative Thoughts, and Enhances Forgiveness in Women Post-marital infidelity}, 
abstract ={Objective: Marital infidelity often leads to significant psychological distress, including diminished self-esteem, depression, and anxiety, profoundly affecting women’s mental well-being. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy (CFT) in enhancing forgiveness and reducing self-criticism and repetitive negative thoughts among women impacted by marital infidelity in Ahvaz City, Iran. Methods: A quasi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test design, including a control group, was conducted. Thirty married women affected by marital infidelity, recruited via convenience sampling from counseling centers in Ahvaz City (January–March 2025), were randomly assigned to an experimental group (n=15) or a control group (n=15). The experimental group received eight 90-minute CFT sessions twice a week, while the control group received no intervention. Data were collected using the forgiveness scale (FS), self-criticism levels scale, and repetitive thoughts questionnaire (RTQ) and analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) in SPSS software, version 27.  Results: CFT led to a significant increase in forgiveness and a notable reduction in self-criticism and repetitive negative thoughts in the experimental group compared to the control group (P<0.001). The observed effects were substantial, with large effect sizes across all measures (forgiveness: ηp2=0.71, Cohen’s d=1.92; self-criticism: ηp2=0.78, Cohen’s d=2.34; repetitive negative thoughts: ηp2=0.69, Cohen’s d=1.85). Conclusion: CFT is an effective intervention for improving the psychological well-being of women affected by marital infidelity, promoting forgiveness and reducing negative cognitive patterns.},  
Keywords = {Compassion-focused therapy (CFT), Forgiveness, Self-criticism, Negative thoughts, Marital infidelity},
volume = {13},
Number = {4}, 
pages = {347-354}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.13.4.1069.1},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1043-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1043-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2025}  
}

@article{ 
author = {GhanbariJolfaei, Atefeh and Rashedi, Vahid and Salehian, Razieh and Khademolreza, Noushi},  
title = {High-frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Treatment-resistant Social Anxiety Disorder: A Case Report and Literature Review}, 
abstract ={Objective: Social anxiety disorder (SAD) is characterized by an intense fear of social evaluation and marked avoidance of social situations.  Methods: We report a 25-year-old woman with a two-year history of diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, 5th edition (DSM-5)–diagnosed, treatment-resistant SAD who declined psychotherapy and did not respond to pharmacotherapy. She received 15 sessions of high-frequency (10 Hz) repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) (100% motor threshold; 40 trains; 2,000 pulses per session).  Results: Symptom severity measured by the social phobia inventory (SPIN), decreased from 59 (baseline) to 27 (post-treatment) and remained at 33 at the three-month follow-up. Clinician-rated clinical global impression (CGI) scores corroborated this substantial improvement. No adverse events were observed.  Conclusion: We place this case in the context of prior reports that used different targets and polarities (e.g. inhibitory medial prefrontal protocols) and discuss the possible mechanisms by which excitatory left DLPFC stimulation may modulate fronto-limbic circuits involved in social threat processing. This single case is hypothesis-generating: while the results are encouraging, limitations include the uncontrolled design, reliance on a primary self-report outcome, and limited follow-up. Controlled trials with standardized clinician ratings and multimodal imaging are required to confirm efficacy and elucidate mechanisms. },  
Keywords = {Social anxiety disorder (SAD), Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), Dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC), High-frequency stimulation},
volume = {13},
Number = {4}, 
pages = {355-360}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.13.4.1012.1},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1037-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1037-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2025}  
}

@article{ 
author = {Davari, Rahim},  
title = {Effectiveness of Schema Therapy in Improving Defense Mechanisms and Mental Health in Patients With Acne Vulgaris}, 
abstract ={Objective: Acne vulgaris is one of the most common dermatological conditions and is often associated with mental health issues and immature defense mechanisms. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of schema therapy in improving defense styles and mental health in patients with acne vulgaris.  Methods: In a quasi-experimental design with pre-test-post-test and a ontrol group, 28 participants were selected through purposive sampling from dermatology clinics in northeastern Tehran in 2024. The participants were randomly assigned to either an experimental (n=14) or a control group (n=14). Participants completed the defense style questionnaire (DSQ-40) and symptom checklist-90 (SCL-90) before and after the intervention. The experimental group received 12 schema therapy sessions.  Results: The results of the analysis of covariance showed that schema therapy significantly improved interpersonal sensitivity, hostility, and paranoid ideation (dimensions of SCL-90), as well as mature and neurotic defense styles (P<0.05). Conclusion: Schema therapy can reduce the use of neurotic defense mechanism and foster the use of mature defense mechanism in patients with acne vulgaris. It can also improve the patients’ mental health (reducing interpersonal sensitivity, hostility, and paranoid ideation).},  
Keywords = {Schema therapy, Defense mechanisms, Mental health, Acne vulgaris},
volume = {13},
Number = {4}, 
pages = {361-370}, 
publisher = {University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation},
title_fa = {},
abstract_fa ={},
keywords_fa = {},

doi = {10.32598/jpcp.13.4.1068.1},
url = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1041-en.html},  
eprint = {http://jpcp.uswr.ac.ir/article-1-1041-en.pdf},  
journal = {Practice in Clinical Psychology},  
issn = {2423-5822}, 
eissn = {2423-5822}, 
year = {2025}  
}