The Family Journal, Ahead of Print.
Schema therapy has gained recognition as an effective approach for improving mental health in various populations. This study aimed to examine the impact of schema therapy training on the self-compassion and cognitive flexibility of divorced women living in Shahrekord city. The research utilized a semiexperimental pretest–posttest design with a control group. The sample consisted of 30 purposefully selected divorced women who met the specified criteria and were randomly assigned to either the experimental or control group. The experimental group participated in two sessions of training per week. The research measures included the self-compassion questionnaire and the cognitive flexibility assessment. Data analysis involved univariate analysis of covariance and multivariate covariance analysis. The findings indicated that schema therapy-based education significantly improved self-compassion and cognitive flexibility among divorced women. Future research should explore the long-term effects of schema therapy training on divorced women’s self-compassion and cognitive flexibility. Additionally, investigating the role of demographic and psychological factors in mediating or moderating the effectiveness of schema therapy interventions would further contribute to our understanding and refinement of therapeutic approaches for divorced individuals.