effect of cognitive-behavior therapy for betrayed women

Infidelity is the most frequently cited cause of divorce and is described by couple therapists as among the most difficult problems to treat.im of this study was effect of cognitive-behavioral therapy for betrayed women in tehran city method was pre experimental. sampling was purposeful in which 15 wives (20-35 years old) were selected). they had experienced betrayals that were participating in cognitive- behavioral therapy. cognitive-behavioral therapy sessions at three stages sessions after preliminary interview they were assessed by the spouse betrayal examination questionnaire and general health questionnaire-28 in pre-training. then they had every week 1 session of 90 minutes. after the end of session again assessed by post-test. mean and standard deviation of mental health showed significantly difference after sessions at post-test stage. there was significant effect in cognitive -behavioral therapy of sessions for improving mental health of betrayed women. we recommend behavioral technique in similar situations for betrayed women.