Abstract:
This study presents a single-subject AB design data of two clients, selected via convenient sampling, to evaluate the effects of an integrative counseling intervention (Person-centered, Existential, and Adlerian approaches and Phototherapy Techniques within the framework of attachment model) on their attachment patterns within family and romantic relationships. The AB design consisted of a 1-week baseline phase followed by 38- and 39-week phases; and 12 and 13 repeated measures respectively for the two clients. Relationship Scale Questionnaire, Relationship Questionnaire, Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale, and the Multidimensional Relationship Questionnaire were administered in every three sessions. In addition, clients completed a Session Evaluation Form following each session. After completion of all intervention sessions, three follow-up sessions were conducted in every three months. The preliminary analysis showed that the intervention produced both statistically and qualitatively significant changes in quality of both adult romantic and parental relationships of clients such as attachment and emotion regulation patterns. Empirical findings of the research and the content of the intervention used to create change in the light of the literature. Although the study includes two clients, both the process and the outcome of the intervention seem valuable for future interventions.