This study investigates the effectiveness of a structured psychological intervention based on color therapy techniques in reducing psychological stress among working women in the Gaza Strip. The research addresses a critical gap in applied mental health interventions within conflict-affected and resource-constrained environments, where working women are exposed to compounded occupational, social, and economic stressors.

A quasi-experimental design was employed using a single-group pre–post assessment. The study sample consisted of working women aged 25–35 years employed at a women’s health center in Gaza. A structured psychological stress scale, adapted from prior validated instruments, was administered before and after the intervention. The therapeutic program comprised eleven sessions integrating color exposure, guided imagery, relaxation exercises, emotional ventilation, and cognitive self-talk techniques.

The findings indicate a statistically and practically significant reduction in overall psychological stress levels following participation in the program. Improvements were observed across multiple stress dimensions, including emotional, social, occupational, and physiological domains. Qualitative evidence from participant narratives further supports the effectiveness of the intervention, highlighting enhanced emotional regulation, increased self-awareness, improved interpersonal communication, and a strengthened sense of psychological balance.

The study contributes to the literature by proposing an integrative, low-cost, and culturally adaptable therapeutic model that combines sensory-based interventions with established psychological techniques. It underscores the potential of color-based therapy as a complementary approach in mental health practice, particularly in contexts characterized by chronic stress and limited access to formal psychological services.

color therapy, psychological stress, working women, Gaza Strip, intervention program, mental health

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