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 cognitivebehavioral therapy on children s anxiety. Methods: In a quasiexperimental study, 120 girls’ with the ages of 1011 with scores above 24 on the Spence Children s Anxiety Scale were enrolled. The mothers completed the Spence Children s 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 children s anxiety.