A study investigated the effects of solution-focused brief group counseling on reducing rumination and enhancing life satisfaction among mothers of children with special needs. Using a quasi-experimental design, researchers assessed 110 mothers of children with moderate to severe intellectual disabilities, aged 30 to 45. From this group, 18 mothers were randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group, with sessions based on solution-focused therapy techniques.

The intervention consisted of six sessions that included methods such as the miracle question to identify strengths and goals, scaling questions to track progress, and recognizing exceptions in behavior. The control group did not receive any intervention.

Results showed no significant immediate reduction in self-rumination post-test; however, a significant decrease was noted at the six-month follow-up. Conversely, the experimental group reported a significant increase in life satisfaction compared to the control group, which persisted at follow-up. Both self-rumination and life satisfaction scores displayed large effect sizes, suggesting that the counseling approach may provide delayed but lasting benefits in reducing rumination and enhancing life satisfaction.