Introductory in family counseling with islamic-iraninan culture-based approch

Document Type : Original

Authors

1 Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling, Shahrekord University, Iran

2 Assistant Professor, Department of Law, Shahrekord University, Iran

3 -MA, University of Isfahan

doi.org/10.34785/J015.2019.015

Abstract

The family is one of the most important social institutions of any society. Undoubtedly, the family needs consulting services in the present age, which is stress and psychological stress. Since various researches have shown that the role of culture in family issues is highly important in every society, Therefore, the purpose of the present study introductory in family counseling with islamic-iraninan culture-based approach. The research design is qualitative and is based on conventional content analysis. The content of the research was selected by experts through electronic searches on selected databases and by first reviewing books and articles relevant to the subject. Results: The coding process led to in three main themes: relationship-building techniques, therapeutic techniques and marital enrichment, and 12 categories based on Islamic and Iranian culture. It can be concluded from the findings of this study that family counselors and psychologists in our country (Iran) can use family counseling and psychotherapy programs from these three main themes in therapeutic work, Use with their families and couples.

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