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IRCT20260531069592N1 IRCT 2026-06-28 Islamic Azad University The effectiveness of an intervention based on compassion-focused therapy The effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy-based intervention on reducing feelings of defeat and improving character strengths in divorced women 2026-07-11 anticipated 30 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/90531 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Double blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Education/Guidance, Randomization description: In this study, in order to ensure completely random allocation and eliminate any researcher interference or bias, the simple randomization method will be used. First, a complete list of women مراجعه‌کننده to the counseling center who will meet the study inclusion criteria will be prepared. Then, each of these individuals will be assigned an initial numerical identification code. These codes will be entered into the Random Number Generator software. The software will generate a unique random number for each individual. After the numbers are generated, the participants will be listed in ascending order based on the value of the random number. Then, sequentially, the first to the fifteenth individuals on the list will be assigned to the experimental group, and the sixteenth to the thirtieth individuals will be assigned to the control group. This process will be designed in such a way that the order of entry or the researcher’s familiarity with the participants will have no role in the allocation procedure, and it will not be possible to predict any individual’s group before the completion of the randomization process, Blinding description: In this study, the clinical caregivers, the outcome assessor, and the data analyst will be blinded to the allocation of the study groups. N/A Divorce-related problems. Intervention 1: Intervention group: The intervention group in this study will consist of divorced women who participate in eight 90-minute sessions of compassion-focused therapy. This intervention is designed based on Gilbert’s theory and adapted from the book Compassion-Focused Therapy in Weekly Sessions by Russell Kolts et al. (2016). Compassion-focused therapy is an evidence-based approach that, with the aim of cultivating compassion for oneself and others, focuses on increasing awareness of suffering, strengthening the motivation to alleviate it, and preventing the continuation of psychological injuries. Within this framework, self-compassion is defined as a three-component construct consisting of mindfulness, self-kindness, and a sense of common humanity. In the first session, initial communication with the group members is established, and the concept of compassion, the structure of sessions, and the general principles of treatment are introduced. In the second session, the three emotion regulation systems and their roles in individuals’ emotional experiences are explained, and the competitors of compassion and the necessity of the need for it are examined. In the third session, participants become familiar with the concepts of the old brain, new brain, and mindful mind, mindfulness skills are taught, and a mindful eating assignment is presented. In the fourth session, the six attributes of compassion—including sensitivity, care for well-being, empathy, sympathy, non-judgmentalism, and distress tolerance—are taught, and the characteristics of a compassionate individual, such as wisdom, responsibility, warmth, and courage, are explained. In the fifth session, compassionate reasoning and compassionate attention are taught, and compassionate self-imagery and the compassionate letter technique are introduced. In the sixth session, compassionate imagery and compassionate sensory experience are taught, emphasizing the power of imagery and its relationship with the three emotion regulation systems. In the seventh session, compassionate feeling is strengthened through practicing kindness toward oneself and others. Finally, in the eighth session, compassionate behavior—including nurturance, opportunity, structure, and challenge—is taught, and a final summary of the session content is conducted. Intervention 2: Control group: They do not receive any intervention or treatment. No - There is not a plan to make this available Justification or reason for not sharing IPD is Participant data is completely confidential and I do not intend to publish it.
public Naim ghalandeh
Sheikh Zahrav Village, Dehkadeh Rural District, Central District, Hamidiyeh County
Ahvaz Iran (Islamic Republic of) 6143143136 +98 916 936 5260 naeem.ghandale@iau.ir Islamic Azad University scientific Naim Ghalandeh
Sheikh Zahrav Village, Dehkadeh Rural District, Central District, Hamidiyeh County
Ahvaz Iran (Islamic Republic of) 6143143136 +98 916 936 5260 naeem.ghandale@iau.ir Islamic Azad University Iran (Islamic Republic of) Being between 20 and 50 years of age. At least one year having passed since the divorce. Holding at least a high school diploma. Willingness to participate in the course. 20 years 50 years Female History of using psychotropic substances or narcotics. Presence of psychiatric disorders or the use of psychiatric medications. Having any type of physical condition that interferes with the research process. Z63.5 Disruption of family by separation and divorce Behavior N/A Intervention group: The intervention group in this study will consist of divorced women who participate in eight 90-minute sessions of compassion-focused therapy. This intervention is designed based on Gilbert’s theory and adapted from the book Compassion-Focused Therapy in Weekly Sessions by Russell Kolts et al. (2016). Compassion-focused therapy is an evidence-based approach that, with the aim of cultivating compassion for oneself and others, focuses on increasing awareness of suffering, strengthening the motivation to alleviate it, and preventing the continuation of psychological injuries. Within this framework, self-compassion is defined as a three-component construct consisting of mindfulness, self-kindness, and a sense of common humanity. In the first session, initial communication with the group members is established, and the concept of compassion, the structure of sessions, and the general principles of treatment are introduced. In the second session, the three emotion regulation systems and their roles in individuals’ emotional experiences are explained, and the competitors of compassion and the necessity of the need for it are examined. In the third session, participants become familiar with the concepts of the old brain, new brain, and mindful mind, mindfulness skills are taught, and a mindful eating assignment is presented. In the fourth session, the six attributes of compassion—including sensitivity, care for well-being, empathy, sympathy, non-judgmentalism, and distress tolerance—are taught, and the characteristics of a compassionate individual, such as wisdom, responsibility, warmth, and courage, are explained. In the fifth session, compassionate reasoning and compassionate attention are taught, and compassionate self-imagery and the compassionate letter technique are introduced. In the sixth session, compassionate imagery and compassionate sensory experience are taught, emphasizing the power of imagery and its relationship with the three emotion regulation systems. In the seventh session, compassionate feeling is strengthened through practicing kindness toward oneself and others. Finally, in the eighth session, compassionate behavior—including nurturance, opportunity, structure, and challenge—is taught, and a final summary of the session content is conducted. Control group: They do not receive any intervention or treatment. Feelings of defeat. Timepoint: before performing the intervention and two weeks after completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: Gilbert and Allan’s (1998) Defeat Scale Questionnaire. Character strengths. Timepoint: before performing the intervention and two weeks after completion of the intervention. Method of measurement: Peterson and Seligman’s (2004) Character Strengths Questionnaire. Islamic Azad University Approved 2025-10-14 Ethics Committee of Islamic Azad University of Ahvaz Islamic Azad University of Ahvaz, Farhang Shahr Ahvaz Khouzestan Iran (Islamic Republic of)