The effectiveness of self-compassion therapy on self-control and self-expression of female students with self-injurious behaviors

Document Type : Original Research

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1 PhD Student of counseling, Department of Counseling, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Masjed Soleiman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Masjed Soleiman,lran

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Ahvaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz, Iran

Abstract

The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of self-compassion therapy on self-control and self-expression of female students with self-injurious behaviors visiting a counseling center in District 3 of Ahvaz. To this end, four students who met the inclusion criteria were selected using purposive sampling. This study was conducted using a multiple baseline single-case experimental design. The self-compassion therapy program was conducted in 10 sessions. The participants completed the Brief Self-Control Scale (BSCS; Tangney et al., 2004) and the Assertiveness Self-Report Inventory (ASRI; Herzberger et al., 1984) in the three baseline, intervention, and follow-up phases. The data were analyzed using the visual drawing method, reliable change index (RCI), and recovery rate formula. The results showed that self-compassion therapy increased the self-control and self-expression of female students. Following these results, it is recommended that school counselors use self-compassion therapy to promote the self-control and self-expression of students with self-injurious behaviors

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Biannual Journal of Applied Counseling
Volume 12, Issue 2
January 2023
Pages 129-146

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  • Receive Date: 05 December 2022
  • Revise Date: 06 March 2023
  • Accept Date: 18 March 2023

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