The Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy on Children's Non-clinical Anxiety

Introduction: The present study aims at determining the efficacy of family based cognitive-behavioral therapy on children's anxiety.Methods: In a quasi-experimental study, ۱۲۰ girls’ with the ages of ۱۰-۱۱ with scores above ۲۴ on the Spence Children's Anxiety Scale were enrolled. The mothers completed the Spence Children's Anxiety Scale-Parent Version. Mothers and children were randomly assigned to both control and case groups. The case group attended ۸ sessions of family based cognitive-behavioral therapy (Cool Kids).Results: The findings showed a significant difference between case and control groups in anxiety, with reduction in the case group. Case group mothers also, reported a significant reduction in their children’s anxiety.Conclusion: Based on these findings, we can apply family based cognitive-behavioral therapy as an effective means of reducing children's anxiety.

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Family Based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy ، Anxiety ، children