All published articles by Dr. Sadegh Farjollah Ali Shah for quick reading and review.
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Problem-Solving Dialogue in Couples Counseling: From Expressing Core Needs to Reaching Actionable AgreementsIn couples counseling, a problem-solving conversation becomes effective when it goes beyond repetitive argument…
Choosing a field of study is not just an academic decision; it is a multidimensional process in which both “interests,” “capabilities,” and “realistic constraints” must be viewed at the same time. In counseling, the goa…
No matter how much the job and business path is influenced by the market, chance, and external conditions, in practice it is shaped by self-knowledge—knowledge that turns into a career decision through “values,” “prefer…
Separation anxiety in children becomes evident when separation from the primary caregiver—even for short periods—is accompanied by fear, crying, and intense resistance. In such circumstances, the quality of communicatio…
When selecting an assessment and interpreting psychological tests in counseling—whether in the areas of family, children, marriage, divorce, and research—one fundamental principle must be relied upon: a test is a measur…
Disagreements between couples are not always a sign of failure, but when they become repetitive, exhausting, and enduring, they can shift the course of married life from dialogue toward cyclical conflicts and psychologi…
A Guide to Choosing Appropriate Psychological Tests and Assessments in Counseling and Psychometrics ResearchIn counseling and psychometrics research, choosing a psychological test or assessment is not merely a technical…
The role of psychological tests in marital counseling becomes clear when the discussion is about “a more accurate understanding of the situation” and “a clearer explanation of behavioral patterns”—not about labeling, no…
Divorce usually begins with a set of tensions: disagreements over everyday truths, different interpretations of the past, fear of the future, and concerns about the consequences for children or assets. In such circumsta…
To ensure that a premarital counseling session reaches a reliable and trustworthy outcome, preparation beforehand plays a decisive role. Because time is limited, the correct information, clear expectations, and personal…
Signs of Relationship Burnout and Strategies for Effective Communication in Family CounselingRelationship burnout usually doesn’t happen suddenly; most of the time, a set of exhausting behavioral, emotional, and communi…