Rooyesh-e- Ravanshenasi Journal(RRJ)

Aim:The purpose of this research was the efficacy of group problem solving training on resiliency, life satisfaction, stress coping strategy, in families of substance abuse disorder. Method:The research method was semi experimental with Pre and Post – Test method with control group. The consisted 32 person selected from refer to Baharan Methadone Maintenance Therapy Center in Esfahan on Autumn 2014 and randomly divided two groups, Experimental (16 person) and Control(16 person) group. Pre-test stage was conducted from two group with resiliency, life satisfaction, stress coping strategy questionnaires. The experimental group received seven 90 minute Group Problem Solving Training. Then Post-Test filled out from two group again .

Findings: The Results showed Group Problem Solving training is effective to decrease avoidance coping skill and emotional coping skills and increase problem-oriented coping strategies and life satisfaction (p <. /05) and had was no significant difference in the level of resiliency.

Conclusion:The results of the present study indicate that long-term programs designed to teach problem-solving skills to individuals with substance abuse can be recover psychological parameter.