The Effectiveness of the Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) on Sexual Functioning in Epileptic Women

Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 65 years or older * Female sexual dysfunctions are categorized by the DSM-5 as sexual interest/arousal disorder, genitopelvic pain/penetration disorder, and female orgasmic disorder. The diagnoses require symptoms to be present for six months or more, * Currently in a relationship that has lasted longer than 1 year * Both members of the couple are able to speak and read Persian * Both members of the couple provide signed and dated informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Cognitive impairment or mental illness that would impair ability to provide consent or participate in the program * Major psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychosis, personality disorder) * Current suicidal ideation or suicide attempt within past 3 months * Past participation in an MBCT program