The Effect of Cognitive-Behavioral Family Therapy on Childrens Non-clinical Anxiety

Introduction: The present study aims at determining the efficacy of family based cognitivebehavioral therapy on childrens anxiety. Methods: In a quasiexperimental study, 120 girls’ with the ages of 1011 with scores above 24 on the Spence Childrens Anxiety Scale were enrolled. The mothers completed the Spence Childrens Anxiety ScaleParent Version. Mothers and children were randomly assigned to both control and case groups. The case group attended 8 sessions of family based cognitivebehavioral 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 cognitivebehavioral therapy as an effective means of reducing childrens anxiety.