COUNS-EDU: The International Journal of Counseling and Education
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Gestalt counseling application to resolve psychological disorder
No full textThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children in Indonesia is getting bigger and wider. Based on an analysis of various policy responses and research findings, it was found that one of the impacts caused by the pandemic was that it greatly impacted children's mental health. health protocols, most children have fear, anxiety, are starting to adapt to crowds of people because for almost a year they have only been undergoing the learning process online. Moreover, the impact caused by this virus is death. Gestalt therapy is a therapeutic approach used by many groups in their research. This approach is still rarely used in the school environment by counselors due to a lack of knowledge in using this Gestalt approach technique. The purpose of writing can provide information that the Gestalt approach with the techniques in it makes a good contribution in overcoming psychological disorders in children. The author uses the literature analysis method through Publish or Perish and uses VOS (Vos of viewers). This literature review has explored research on the benefits of the Gestalt approach for children. The results of using this literature analysis is that the Gestalt approach is beneficial for children, namely: emotional self-expression, conflict resolution, contact with therapists, well-being, self-esteem, communication skills and are useful in treating psychological disorders including reducing depression, child anxiety, parental anxiety, and symptoms of trauma and other psychological disorders. From the results of the literature review it shows that evidence of Gestalt interventions is effective in dealing with psychological disorders in children.
Mindfulness based therapy intervention for reducing stress among students In senior high school during covid19 outbrake
No full textThis study aims to analyze the level of stress and the effect of mindfulness based therapy in reducing stress in senior high school students. The subjects in this study were thirteen students in conditions of severe stress. This research method uses single subject research (SSR) with research design A-B-A. In determining the increase in stress, the DASS scale measurement model instrument was used. Furthermore, the data were analyzed with non-parametric statistics using the Wilcoxon signed rank test. The results showed that before being given mindfulness based stress therapy the students were in the heavy category. Then, after treatmen of mindfulness based therapy, the students' stress levels decreased. Based on the results of the wilxocon test, it was also found that there was a decrease in student stress before and after being given mindfulness based therapy. Thus, it can be concluded that mindfulness based therapy is effective in reducing stress levels in students during the Covid19 outbrak
Not so healthy, not so comfortable: Health anxiety in people living with HIV and its relationship to quality of life and psychosocial functioning
No full textBackground: People living with Human Immundeficiency Virus (PLWH) are often inclined to attribute their bodily sensations to HIV (Human Immundeficiency Virus) without considering those as malign or benign. Thus, it’s thought that health anxiety may be high in these individuals. We aim to determine the levels of health anxiety in PLWH and its relation with quality of life and psychosocial functioning. Methods: PLWH, Type-I diabetes mellitus (DM) patients and healthy individuals were included. CD4+T lymphocytes counts and HbA1C values were obtained. Sociodemographic data form, General Health Questionnaire (GHQ), Health Anxiety Inventory (HAI), Social Adaptation Self Evaluation Scale (SASS), SF-36 QoL Form, Beck Depression and Beck Anxiety Scale (BDI, BAI) were applied to subjects. Comparisons and regression analyzes were made. Results: Total of 228 subjects were included in study. Health anxiety levels in HIV group were higher than control groups. SASS scores were not different than in Type-I DM group’s scores, whereas the BDI, BAI, and GHQ scores were worse in the HIV group than in the other groups. There was a significant difference in the QoL between healthy controls and HIV group. CD4+ T lymphocyte count had the highest explanotory power for the psychometric scores. Conclusions: PLWH have higher health anxiety than controls. Psychosocial functioning and QoL are impaired in people with high health anxiety levels. CD4+ T lymphocyte count is strongest explanatory factor on almost every subscale. The disease itself seems to disrupt the quality of life and psychosocial harmony beyond the psychological picture it creates
Development of a learning disabilities test a case study at elementary school
No full textThis study aims to determine the procedure and to assess the quality of the development of test instruments in measuring the learning disabilities of elementary school students. Learning disabilities are formulated as disorders that occur in learning activities such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia. The type of the research is research and development by using Martini Jamaris’s Model. The subjects were 90 students of elementary school in Jakarta. The number of items was 75 items consisting of 19 items (dyslexia), 29 items (dysgraphia), and 27 items (dyscalculia). The results obtained in the validity test were declared valid were only 54 of the 75 items. Reliability of the test was stated to be reliable with very high interpretation in all dimensions. The results of the analysis of learning disabilities using a learning disabilities test that have been developed were obtained 90% of students experience learning disabilities
Family intervention program for autism
No full textInterventions can minimize the impact of developmental barriers on autism. Inconsistent interventions result in behavioral deterioration. Parents have a big role to provide consistent intervention to children. This study aims to review home intervention programs that family can do at home. The research method used is a literature review. The data collection method used is the literature related to home-based autism interventions and family intervention. The results of the study show several programs that can be applied by families at home. The results showed the intervention models that can be done by family are ABA, PLAY, dan TEACCH. Through this study, it can be concluded that ABA is the most effective technique that can be used as a basis for implementing family interventions. Comprehensive interventions are also highly recommended for home interventions, such as modifying the environment and providing preschool life skills
Blended Counseling to Reduce Career Anxiety of Adolescents during The COVID-19 Era
No full textThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the development of blended-based counseling services to reduce anxiety in adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The important role of counselors in the formation of mental health through integrated counseling the implementation of face-to-face and online counseling allows the community to be more flexible and intensive according to conditions in coaching mental health during COVID-19 pandemic conditions and post-COVID-19 preparations.
A descriptive analysis of the paradigm shift from real to reel classroom during Covid-19 Pandemic
No full textMedical educational institutes have begun offering online classes in preparation for the COVID-19 pandemic. The course work of MBBS phase-I was completed by an online mode of teaching, but the students' satisfaction feedback is still needed to improve online teaching. After receiving approval from the institutional ethical committee, the feedback from 250 Phase-I MBBS students was collected. The student participation was voluntary and 212 students respond about online-classes feedback on the google form. The data were collected and analyzed in Excel and SPSS software. p-value <.05 was considered significant. The majority of students (90 percent of males and 94 percent of females) use their smartphones to attend online classes, and the majority of students experience network problems often or sometimes; only 6% of students were rarely affected by network issues. Only a quarter of students were satisfied with the online mode of teaching, half were neutral and the remaining quarter were unsatisfied. The internet access issue (p-value=0.101) as well as satisfaction level (p-value =0.985) were not affected by the student residence (urban/rural). The majority of students (62%) prefer face-to-face learning in the classroom, whereas 1/4th prefer watching a live playback video of online lectures and only 1/10th choose live-online sessions. Only one-fourth of students were satisfied with online classes and the majority of students suffer from the quality of internet services. Students prefer face-to-face interactive classroom learning. Students acknowledge the benefits of online teaching with the need for further improvement
Psychological wellbeing early adult Korean pop fangirls
No full textMental health is a state of well-being in which individuals are aware of their abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of daily life, can work productively or productively, and are able to contribute to their community. Individuals at the age from 20 to 40 years are called early adulthood. In the last two decades, South Korean popular culture has grown rapidly and expanded globally. Its existence which is accepted by the public from various circles has resulted in a phenomenon Korean Wave, one of which is the phenomenon in Korean Wave Korean pop music products or Korean-pop (K-pop). This study uses the study of literature (literature review) with data collection of articles, journals and books. The results showed that there was mental health (psychological wellbeing) in early adulthood for fangirls K-pop.
Effects of job stressor on psychological well- being among the nurses at hospital during pandemic covid-19
No full textAs a result of the recent pandemic, the psychological wellbeing among nurses can be overlooked despite anecdotally it has greatly affect nurses’ wellbeing. Hence, this study aimed to identify the effects of job stressors on the psychological wellbeing among nurse in the hospital during pandemic COVID-19. This study also to identify the effects of job stressors on the autonomy, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relations with others, purpose in life, self-acceptance among the nurses. Random sampling was used to select 128 nurses were who were working in the hospital were randomly selected. The respondents were asked to complete a questionnaire using Google Form via online. The Work Stress Scale and Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWBS) were used to test the hypotheses of the study. The dataset was analysed by using Statistical Package for The Social Sciences (SPSS), Version 25. The result showed that there were significant negative effects of job stressors on psychological wellbeing. The results also indicated that the job stressors have positive impact on autonomy and self-acceptance among nurses. Hence, the stakeholder should take appropriate and effective measures to minimize the impact of job stressors and increase the level of psychological wellbeing among nurses. The findings of the study have reflected an important and beneficial implication to the health care sector of Malaysia in producing more capable nurses and ready to face any challenge during pandemic
Annual program development guidance and counseling in vocational high school
No full textThis study aims to generate annual program in vocational guidance and counseling to be used by teachers in vocational guidance and counseling. This study is a development using the 4D model (Define, Design, Depelovment, Dissemination). The instrument used in this study is a non-test instrument that is inventory development tasks. Data were analyzed and produce an annual program bimbinan and vocational counseling. This product is validated by expert guidance and counseling as well as in the validation by the practitioner / teacher guidance and counseling in schools. Data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively. The annual program of vocational guidance and counseling in the overall in both categories with some revisions based on advice and input from experts