Background: Numerous studies have examined the effectiveness of treatment based on compassion, resilience, and life expectancy. But research that examines the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy on resilience and life expectancy in people with type 2 diabetes has been overlooked. Aims: To determine the effectiveness of compassion-focused therapy on resilience and life expectancy in people with type 2 diabetes. Method: The research was semi-experimental with pre-test, post-test and control group design. The statistical population in this study consisted of all patients with type 2 diabetes who had referred to Ravan Yar Counseling Center in 2019. The sample size of the present study included 30 people, 15 of whom were in the experimental group and 15 in the control group with the available sampling method. The tool used was Gilbert's (2014) treatment plan, Schneider's Hope Scale (1991), and Connor-Davidson's Resilience Scale (2003). Data were analyzed by multivariate analysis of covariance. Results: Compassion-focused therapy had a significant effect on resilience and life expectancy in people with type 2 diabetes (p< 0/05). Conclusions: Patients who participated in compassionate therapy sessions were more resilient and more hopeful for life.