Reality Therapy Research Articles

Exploration of the role of emotional expression of treatment-resistant schizophrenia patients having followed virtual reality therapy: a content analysis

BackgroundEmotional responses are an important component of psychotherapeutic processes. Avatar therapy (AT) is a virtual reality-based therapy currently being developed and studied for patients suffering from treatment resistant schizophrenia. Considering the importance of identifying emotions in therapeutical processes and their impact on the therapeutic outcome, an exploration of such emotions is needed.MethodsThe aim of this study is to identify the underlying emotions at the core of the patient-Avatar interaction during AT by content analysis of immersive sessions transcripts and audio recordings. A content analysis of AT transcripts and audio recordings using iterative categorization was conducted for 16 patients suffering from TRS who underwent AT between 2017 and 2022 (128 transcripts and 128 audio recordings). An iterative categorization technique was conducted to identify the different emotions expressed by the patient and the Avatar during the immersive sessions.ResultsThe following emotions were identified in this study: Anger, Contempt/ Disgust, Fear, Sadness, Shame/ Embarrassment, Interest, Surprise, Joy and Neutral. Patients expressed mostly neutral, joy and anger emotions whereas the Avatar expressed predominantly interest, disgust/contempt, and neutral emotions.ConclusionsThis study portrays a first qualitative insight on the emotions that are expressed in AT and serves as a steppingstone for further investigation in the role of emotions in the therapeutic outcomes of AT.

Effect of Virtual Reality on Sleep-Deprived Individuals.

Sleep deprivation (SD) refers to getting less than the required amount of sleep, which for adults ranges from 7 to 9 h of sleep per night and can be caused by social and biological factors. College students experience SD, which can affect their academic performance, health, and mood. Virtual Reality Therapy (VRT), an upcoming method of intervention, has been used in other psychological conditions with positive outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of VRT on individuals with SD. This quasi-experimental study recruited 28 individuals based on the scores of the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Athens Insomnia Scale, and Beck's Depression Inventory, which were used as the inclusion and exclusion criteria. VRT sessions of 20 min were given twice a week for 2 weeks. PSQI was also used as an outcome measure, immediately and 2 weeks after the intervention. A significant difference was found between the baseline and post-intervention PSQI scores (p = 0.001, effect size = 1.2). There was not much difference between the PSQI scores immediately and 2 weeks after the intervention. VRT was effective in improving sleep in individuals with SD.

Factors associated with the outcomes of a novel virtual reality therapy for military veterans with PTSD: Theory development using a mixed methods analysis.

Multi-modular motion-assisted memory desensitization and reconsolidation therapy (3MDR) is a new psychological intervention for people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 3MDR is immersive, delivered in a virtual reality environment, and emphasises engagement, recollection and reprocessing. Through a theory-driven examination of data relating to 10 out of 42 UK military veterans taking part in a trial of 3MDR, the principal objective was to explore the complex interrelationships between people, interventions and context and to investigate how factors within these domains interacted in specific outcome typologies. Quantitative and qualitative data relating to 10 trial participants were derived from: researcher-assessed and self-report clinical measures; interviews; physiological recordings; words describing thoughts and feelings during therapy; and subjective unit of distress scores. Using a convergent mixed methods approach, data were tabulated using a person, intervention and context model. Participant summaries were grouped into outcome typologies, followed by an analysis of data convergence and divergence within each and an interpretation of identified patterns. Three outcome response typologies were identified: dramatic improvement, moderate improvement and minimal improvement. Within the person domain, factors associated with outcomes included walking capacity, commitment and ability to complete therapy, and levels of subjective distress. Within the intervention domain, factors associated with outcomes related to image selection and use, therapeutic alliance and orientations towards the tailoring of sessions. Within the context domain, factors associated with outcomes included reactions to the therapy environment. The patterning of secondary outcomes broadly corresponded with primary outcomes within each typology. Alongside patterned data differentiating aspects of the person, intervention and context domains, within the three response typologies data also existed where no obvious patterning was detected. The model developed here may have novel value in evaluating a range of personalised interventions, but further work is needed before confident assertions can be made of who is likely to benefit from 3MDR specifically.

Understanding Public Perceptions of Virtual Reality Psychological Therapy Using the Attitudes Towards Virtual Reality Therapy (AVRT) Scale: Mixed Methods Development Study.

Virtual reality (VR) psychological therapy has the potential to increase access to evidence-based mental health interventions by automating their delivery while maintaining outcomes. However, it is unclear whether these more automated therapies are acceptable to potential users of mental health services. The main aim of this study was to develop a new, validated questionnaire to measure public perceptions of VR therapy (VRT) guided by a virtual coach. We also aimed to explore these perceptions in depth and test how aspects such as familiarity with VR and mental health are associated with these perceptions, using both quantitative and qualitative approaches. We used a cross-sectional mixed methods design and conducted an exploratory factor analysis of a questionnaire that we developed, the Attitudes Towards Virtual Reality Therapy (AVRT) Scale, and a qualitative content analysis of the data collected through free-text responses during completion of the questionnaire. We received 295 responses and identified 4 factors within the AVRT Scale, including attitudes toward VRT, expectation of presence, preference for VRT, and cost-effectiveness. We found that being more familiar with VR was correlated with more positive attitudes toward VRT (factor 1), a higher expectation of presence (factor 2), a preference for VRT over face-to-face therapy (factor 3), and a belief that VRT is cost-effective (factor 4). Qualitative data supported the factors we identified and indicated that VRT is acceptable when delivered at home and guided by a virtual coach. This study is the first to validate a scale to explore attitudes toward VRT guided by a virtual coach. Our findings indicate that people are willing to try VRT, particularly because it offers increased access and choice, and that as VR becomes ubiquitous, they will also have positive attitudes toward VRT. Future research should further validate the AVRT Scale.

Self-Regulatory Neuronal Mechanisms and Long-Term Challenges in Schizophrenia Treatment.

Schizophrenia is a chronic and relapsing disorder that is characterized not only by delusions and hallucinations but also mainly by the progressive development of cognitive and social deficits. These deficits are related to impaired synaptic plasticity and impaired neurotransmission in the nervous system. Currently, technological innovations and medical advances make it possible to use various self-regulatory methods to improve impaired synaptic plasticity. To evaluate the therapeutic effect of various rehabilitation methods, we reviewed methods that modify synaptic plasticity and improve the cognitive and executive processes of patients with a diagnosis of schizophrenia. PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar bibliographic databases were searched with the keywords mentioned below. A total of 555 records were identified. Modern methods of schizophrenia therapy with neuroplastic potential, including neurofeedback, transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial direct current stimulation, vagus nerve stimulation, virtual reality therapy, and cognitive remediation therapy, were reviewed and analyzed. Since randomized controlled studies of long-term schizophrenia treatment do not exceed 2-3 years, and the pharmacological treatment itself has an incompletely estimated benefit-risk ratio, treatment methods based on other paradigms, including neuronal self-regulatory and neural plasticity mechanisms, should be considered. Methods available for monitoring neuroplastic effects in vivo (e.g., fMRI, neuropeptides in serum), as well as unfavorable parameters (e.g., features of the metabolic syndrome), enable individualized monitoring of the effectiveness of long-term treatment of schizophrenia.

The effectiveness of Reality Therapy on Emotional Balance & Responsibility of adolescents

The effectiveness of Reality Therapy on Emotional Balance & Responsibility of adolescents

Undesirable Student Behaviours and the Proposed Solutions Within the Context of Discipline Model Based on Reality Therapy in Classroom Management: A Case Study in Turkey

This paper focuses on investigating undesirable student behaviours in classroom management at the stage of middle schools of Turkey and proposed solutions within the context of Reality Therapy. The specific objectives of the research focuses on identifying the application of Reality Therapy Discipline Model to solve problems in the class, according to teachers’ points of views and the researcher’s observations. The study relies on the method of case study and the phenomenological approach, which centers on the noted phenomenon, as well as the in-depth information that is not yet known (Yıldırım & Şimşek, 2013). The study group of the research consisted of 20 branch teachers who were voluntarily chosen and had worked in the middle schools of Ministry of National Education in Turkey, within the school year of 2019-2020. Before the data were collected, the participants were informed about the content of the research and data confidentiality and voluntary consent forms were signed. In this research, the teacher information form was joined to the interview form, the teacher interview form, the observation form, and the research diary, which were used as the instruments to collect the data. Content analysis method was used to analyse the data collected by means of the interviews with teachers, the research diary, and the observations made in two teachers’ classroom environment. Expert opinions guided the transition from the draft to the final version of the interview form used in the study. A pilot interview was made with two teachers, who were not in the study group. The findings obtained indicated that the teachers did not accurately use all the steps of Reality Therapy Model to solve the discipline problems. It was determined that they used some steps of the model. The teachers first used the solution that should be applied in the end according to Reality Therapy Model, and those who chose to talk to the students at first initiated other steps before they developed a plan to solve serious problems, whose solutions needed to be made outside the class. In accordance with findings, to contribute to the field, some suggestions have been made.

Undesirable Student Behaviours and the Proposed Solutions Within the Context of Discipline Model Based on Reality Therapy in Classroom Management: A Case Study in Turkey

This paper focuses on investigating undesirable student behaviours in classroom management at the stage of middle schools of Turkey and proposed solutions within the context of Reality Therapy. The specific objectives of the research focuses on identifying the application of Reality Therapy Discipline Model to solve problems in the class, according to teachers’ points of views and the researcher’s observations. The study relies on the method of case study and the phenomenological approach, which centers on the noted phenomenon, as well as the in-depth information that is not yet known (Yıldırım & Şimşek, 2013). The study group of the research consisted of 20 branch teachers who were voluntarily chosen and had worked in the middle schools of Ministry of National Education in Turkey, within the school year of 2019-2020. Before the data were collected, the participants were informed about the content of the research and data confidentiality and voluntary consent forms were signed. In this research, the teacher information form was joined to the interview form, the teacher interview form, the observation form, and the research diary, which were used as the instruments to collect the data. Content analysis method was used to analyse the data collected by means of the interviews with teachers, the research diary, and the observations made in two teachers’ classroom environment. Expert opinions guided the transition from the draft to the final version of the interview form used in the study. A pilot interview was made with two teachers, who were not in the study group. The findings obtained indicated that the teachers did not accurately use all the steps of Reality Therapy Model to solve the discipline problems. It was determined that they used some steps of the model. The teachers first used the solution that should be applied in the end according to Reality Therapy Model, and those who chose to talk to the students at first initiated other steps before they developed a plan to solve serious problems, whose solutions needed to be made outside the class. In accordance with findings, to contribute to the field, some suggestions have been made

부모의 자아개념 관련 부모교육프로그램에 대한 주제범위 문헌고찰

This study reviewed the subject scope literature for research records on the correlation between parental education programs and parental self-concept, and I hereby intend to apply this study as empirical basic data for the development and field application of future self-concept improvement parent education programs. To this end, among domestic academic and degree papers from 1997 to October 2022, I selected the final 40 articles through the standardized six-step process presented in the Scoping Review method. The results of analyzing the contents through frequency and percentage are as follows. First, 82.5 percent of mother participants, 32.5 percent of 21 to 30 subjects, 37.5 percent of child age infant, 92.5 percent of quantitative research methods, 52.5 percent of degree papers, 50.0 percent of Rosenberg (1965) self-esteem tests, 22.5 percent of parent education, and 35.0 percent of eighth sessions. Second, among the 17 types of parent education program conducted, group counseling parent education (17.5%) and TA (15%) were the most conducted, and those were meaningful for improving parent self-concept. However, just because this is a statistically meaningless program(APN, reality therapy, reading education) does not mean that it is generally meaningless to improve self-concept. Additionally, this suggests the needs for program development and institutional support for fathers' participation, and is meaningful in presenting the direction of the parent education program to improve self-concept improvement.

Research Hotspots and Global Trends of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Stroke: A Bibliometric Analysis.

Transcranial direct current stimulation has been widely used in the clinical treatment of stroke. The purpose of this study was to perform a bibliometric analysis of scientific literature in this field. Articles and reviews regarding transcranial direct current stimulation in stroke from January 01, 2004 to May 31, 2022 were identified from the Science Citation Index-Expanded of the Web of Science Core Collection database. CiteSpace 6.1.R2, Bibliometrix and the Bibliometric Online Analysis Platform were used to analyze data. A total of 905 papers were obtained, with the highest number of publications coming from the USA. The institutions and authors with the most publications were Harvard Medical School and Fregni F respectively. Nitsche MA had the most co-citations, followed by Fregni F. Neurosciences was the most fruitful research area and Brain Stimulation had the highest H-index. The research topics could be divided into three sections: mechanisms of treatment, comparison of efficacy with transcranial magnetic stimulation, clinical application of post-stroke dysfunction. The field of "walking", "strength" and "virtual reality therapy" are the future research hotspots of transcranial direct current stimulation. The overall research showed a slow growth trend, and the outstanding contribution of the USA in this field cannot be ignored. Relevant researchers are suggested to focus on international collaboration and actively conduct high-quality randomized controlled clinical trials on research hotspots and frontiers in order to identify the optimal stimulation paradigm for clinical purposes.

The effectiveness of reality therapy on aggression, loneliness and emotional divorce in married women with cyberspace dependency

The effectiveness of reality therapy on aggression, loneliness and emotional divorce in married women with cyberspace dependency

현실치료의 남성 성역할 갈등 완화

현실치료의 남성 성역할 갈등 완화

The role of virtual reality as adjunctive therapy to spinal cord stimulation in chronic pain: Afeasible concept?

Spinal cord stimulation and virtual reality therapy are established and promising techniques, respectively, for managing chronic pain, each with its unique advantages and challenges. While each therapy has been the subject of significant research interest, the prospect of combining the two modalities to offer a synergistic effect in chronic pain therapy is still in its infancy. In this narrative review, we assess the state of the field combining virtual reality as an adjunctive therapy to spinal cord stimulation in chronic pain. We also review the broader field of virtual reality therapy for acute and chronic pain, considering evidence related to feasibility in the Canadian healthcare system from cost and patient satisfaction perspectives. While early results show promise, there are unexplored aspects of spinal cord stimulation combined with virtual reality therapy, particularly long-term effects on analgesia, anxiolysis, and implications on the effectiveness and longevity of spinal cord stimulation. The infrastructure for billing virtual reality as a consult service or therapy must also catch up if it is eventually used to supplement spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain.

Terapi Realitas untuk Membantu Santri Mengembangkan Self-Motivational Belief yang Positif

Like educational institutions in general, pesantren cannot provide a 100% guarantee that santri will not take actions that violate the values held in pesantren. Some of them took actions of included juvenile delinquency with varying levels of seriousness. This is because the behavior of santri is not only about religious knowledge, but is also influenced by other variables, one of which is internal factors such as self-regulation abilities. According to the social-cognitive perspective, the process of self-regulation and accompanying beliefs occurs in a cycle in which there are three phases, namely: forethought, performance or volitional control, and self-reflection. One part of forethought is self-motivational belief, a self-related belief that can affect the effectiveness of a person's self-regulation process. This study is a single case study that raises the case of a santri who is committed several violations and was indicated to have negative self-motivational beliefs. The subject received 10 sessions of reality therapy for improving his self-regulation ability , as santri in pesantren and as a student in his school. After receiving reality therapy, the self-motivational beliefs developed by the subject became more positive. Two months after completion of therapy, the subject showed enthusiasm in learning at the pesantren even though his academic abilities were not as good as other friends and showed better adaptation to the rules of the pesantren.

Use of virtual reality for the management of phantom limb pain: a systematic review

Purpose To summarize the research on the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) therapy for the management of phantom limb pain (PLP). Methods Three databases (SCOPUS, Ovid Embase, and Ovid MEDLINE) were searched for studies investigating the use of VR therapy for the treatment of PLP. Original research articles fulfilling the following criteria were included: (i) patients 18 years and older; (ii) all etiologies of amputation; (iii) any level of amputation; (iv) use of immersive VR as a treatment modality for PLP; (v) self-reported objective measures of PLP before and after at least one VR session; (vi) written in English. Results A total of 15 studies were included for analysis. Fourteen studies reported decreases in objective pain scores following a single VR session or a VR intervention consisting of multiple sessions. Moreover, combining VR with tactile stimulation had a larger beneficial effect on PLP compared with VR alone. Conclusions Based on the current literature, VR therapy has the potential to be an effective treatment modality for the management of PLP. However, the low quality of studies, heterogeneity in subject population and intervention type, and lack of data on long-term relief make it difficult to draw definitive conclusions. IMPLICATION FOR REHABILITATION Virtual reality (VR) therapy has emerged as a new potential treatment option for phantom limb pain (PLP) that circumvents some limitations of mirror therapy. VR therapy was shown to decrease PLP following a single VR session as well as after an intervention consisting of multiple sessions. The addition of vibrotactile stimuli to VR therapy may lead to larger decreases in PLP scores compared with VR therapy alone.

Virtual Reality Therapy for People With Epilepsy and Related Anxiety: Protocol for a 3-Phase Pilot Clinical Trial.

Anxiety is one of the most common psychiatric comorbidities in people with epilepsy and often involves fears specifically related to the condition, such as anxiety related to the fear of having another seizure. These epilepsy- or seizure-related fears have been reported as being more disabling than the seizures themselves and significantly impact quality of life. Although research has suggested that exposure therapy (ET) is helpful in decreasing anxiety in people with epilepsy, no research to our knowledge has been conducted on ET in people with epilepsy using virtual reality (VR). The use of novel technologies such as an immersive VR head-mounted display for ET in this population offers several benefits. Indeed, using VR can increase accessibility for people with epilepsy with transportation barriers (eg, those who live outside urban centers or who have a suspended driver's license owing to their condition), among other advantages. In the present research protocol, we describe the design of an innovative VR-ET program administered in the home that focuses on decreasing anxiety in people with epilepsy, specifically anxiety related to their epilepsy or seizures. Our primary objective is to examine the feasibility of the study protocol and proposed treatment as well as identify suggestions for improvement when designing subsequent larger clinical trials. Our secondary objective is to evaluate whether VR-ET is effective in decreasing anxiety in a pilot study. We hypothesize that levels of anxiety in people with epilepsy will decrease from using VR-ET. This mixed methods study comprises 3 phases. Phase 1 involves engaging with those with lived experience through a web-based questionnaire to validate assumptions about anxiety in people with epilepsy. Phase 2 involves filming videos using a 360° camera for the VR-ET intervention (likely consisting of 3 sets of scenes, each with 3 intensity levels) based on the epilepsy- and seizure-related fears most commonly reported in the phase 1 questionnaire. Finally, phase 3 involves evaluating the at-home VR-ET intervention and study methods using a series of validated scales, as well as semistructured interviews. This pilot study was funded in November 2021. Data collection for phase 1 was completed as of August 7, 2022, and had a final sample of 18 participants. Our findings will add to the limited body of knowledge on anxiety in people with epilepsy and the use of VR in this population. We anticipate that the insights gained from this study will lay the foundation for a novel and accessible VR intervention for this underrecognized and undertreated comorbidity in people with epilepsy. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05296057; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05296057. DERR1-10.2196/41523.

A Safe Place to Learn: Peer Research Qualitative Investigation of gameChange Virtual Reality Therapy.

Automated virtual reality (VR) therapy has the potential to substantially increase access to evidence-based psychological treatments. The results of a multicenter randomized controlled trial showed that gameChange VR cognitive therapy reduces the agoraphobic avoidance of people diagnosed with psychosis, especially for those with severe avoidance. We set out to use a peer research approach to explore participants' experiences with gameChange VR therapy. This in-depth experiential exploration of user experience may inform the implementation in clinical services and future VR therapy development. Peer-led semistructured remote interviews were conducted with 20 people with a diagnosis of psychosis who had received gameChange as part of the clinical trial (ISRCTN17308399). Data were analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis and template analyses. A multiperspectival approach was taken to explore subgroups. Credibility checks were conducted with the study Lived Experience Advisory Panel. Participants reported the substantial impact of anxious avoidance on their lives before the VR intervention, leaving some of them housebound and isolated. Those who were struggling the most with agoraphobic avoidance expressed the most appreciation for, and gains from, the gameChange therapy. The VR scenarios provided "a place to practise." Immersion within the VR scenarios triggered anxiety, yet participants were able to observe this and respond in different ways than usual. The "security of knowing the VR scenarios are not real" created a safe place to learn about fears. The "balance of safety and anxiety" could be calibrated to the individual. The new learning made in VR was "taken into the real world" through practice and distilling key messages with support from the delivery staff member. Automated VR can provide a therapeutic simulation that allows people diagnosed with psychosis to learn and embed new ways of responding to the situations that challenge them. An important process in anxiety reduction is enabling the presentation of stimuli that induce the original anxious fears yet allow for learning of safety. In gameChange, the interaction of anxiety and safety could be calibrated to provide a safe place to learn about fears and build confidence. This navigation of therapeutic learning can be successfully managed by patients themselves in an automated therapy, with staff support, that provides users with personalized control. The clinical improvements for people with severe anxious avoidance, the positive experience of VR, and the maintenance of a sense of control are likely to facilitate implementation.

The Effectiveness of Reality Therapy on Identity Crisis and Mental Well-being of Child Laborers

Purpose: Child labor is a significant issue that negatively impacts the mental well-being and identity development of affected children. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of reality therapy in addressing identity crisis and improving the mental well-being of child laborers in Shiraz. The objective was to determine whether reality therapy could reduce identity crisis and enhance emotional, psychological, and social well-being among these children. Methodology: The study employed a descriptive, semi-experimental design with a pre-test and post-test method. The sample consisted of 30 child laborers aged 10 to 14 years, selected from Shiraz in 2023. Participants were randomly assigned to either an experimental group (n=15) receiving reality therapy or a control group (n=15) receiving no treatment. Reality therapy was administered in 12 sessions based on Glasser’s model. Data were collected using the Identity Crisis Questionnaire and the Mental Well-being Questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and multivariate analysis of covariance (MANCOVA) were used for data analysis. Findings: The experimental group showed significant reductions in identity crisis scores and substantial improvements in emotional, psychological, and social well-being compared to the control group. The results indicated that reality therapy had a meaningful positive impact on all measured variables, demonstrating its effectiveness in enhancing the mental health of child laborers. Conclusion: Reality therapy is an effective intervention for reducing identity crisis and improving the mental well-being of child laborers. The therapy’s emphasis on personal responsibility, present-focused problem-solving, and fulfilling basic psychological needs makes it a valuable tool for mental health practitioners working with this vulnerable population. Integrating mental health services with broader child labor reduction initiatives is crucial for providing comprehensive support to child laborers.

Comparison of the effect of acceptance and commitment therapy and reality therapy on the self-care of diabetes type II patients.

Self-care is one of the most important factors affecting the lives of people with chronic diseases such as diabetes. This study attempted to compare the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and reality therapy on self-care in type II diabetes patients. It was a quasi-experimental study with pretest-post-test control group design. The statistical population included 100 patients referred to diabetes clinics in Torbat Heydariyeh, 2020-2021. Using available sampling method, 60 patients were selected and randomly assigned to three groups of 20 people (2 experimental groups and a control group). Data collection instrument included demographic information and standard diabetes self-care questionnaire. Data analysis was performed using analysis of covariance and Bonferroni post hoc test. The results showed that there was a significant difference between self-care scores of ACT and reality therapy groups compared to control group among type II diabetes patients (P <. 05, F = 56.55). The effectiveness of ACT and reality therapy interventions on self-care rates in type II diabetes patients is different. The mean of self-care variable after intervention in the ACT group increased compared to reality therapy. Due to the significant effect of ACT treatment on self-care behaviors of patients with type II diabetes, it is recommended that this therapy can be used in diabetes treatment centers to promote self-care and thus improve the control of diabetes in patients.

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Reality Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy on Depression and Adjustment in Post-Abortion Women

Aim: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of reality therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy on depression and women's adaptation after abortion. Methods: The research method was quasi-experimental of pre-test, post-test and follow-up with a control group. The statistical population in this study included women after abortion who referred to a gynecologist in one of the gynecology and obstetrics clinics in the western part of Tehran, who after diagnosis (receiving treatment inquiry); using the available sampling method, 45 people were selected and using a completely random method, they were divided into 3 groups of 15 people and were replaced in 3 groups: first experiment (15), second experiment (15) and control (15). The data collection instrument was a questionnaire, coping strategies and agreeableness, supplemented by women. Educational interventions were implemented with pre-established targets for women and the questionnaires were again executed and data analysis was carried out 50 days later. Results: The results showed that behavioral cognitive therapy and reality therapy was effective on depression (P&lt;0.01) and adjustment (P&lt;0.01) in post-abortion women. Also, the results showed that cognitive-behavioral therapy has a better effect on the components of health adjustment, social adjustment, emotional adjustment and job adjustment than reality therapy. Conclusion: It can be concluded that behavioral cognitive therapy and reality therapy was effective on depression and adjustment and can be used for post-abortion women.