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Konseling Multikultural Bebas Bias di Lingkungan Kampus Gabriani Paranda; Gita Massora; Dewi Balandatu; Resky Wilfa Balalembang; Ronaldo Stefanus
Semantik : Jurnal Riset Ilmu Pendidikan, Bahasa dan Budaya Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): November: Semantik : Jurnal Riset Ilmu Pendidikan, Bahasa dan Budaya
Publisher : Asosiasi Periset Bahasa Sastra Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/semantik.v3i4.2402

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Multicultural counseling has become an essential need within increasingly diverse university environments. Students bring various cultural backgrounds, beliefs, languages, and social experiences, which requires counseling services to respond fairly and without bias. This papper explores efforts to build bias-free multicultural counseling through three main areas: a theoretical understanding of cultural competence, practical strategies for reducing counselor bias, and an implementation model that higher education institutions can apply. The approach highlights the importance of counselor self-awareness, the ability to recognize cultural dynamics, and the use of counseling techniques that are sensitive to diversity. In addition, the papper discusses the role of campus policies and ongoing training in creating inclusive services. By integrating theory and practice, campus counseling is expected to provide a safe space for all students. A bias-free approach not only strengthens counseling effectiveness but also contributes to an academic climate that respects differences. This papper offers recommendations to help universities develop counseling systems that can respond to an increasingly plural society.
Implementasi Konseling Multikultural dalam Menangani Masalah Body Shaming dan Diskriminasi Fisik Remaja Jamila Sombo; Selvi Selvi; Retna Kurniazih; Maibo Saludung Patandung; Ronaldo Stefanus
Semantik : Jurnal Riset Ilmu Pendidikan, Bahasa dan Budaya Vol. 3 No. 4 (2025): November: Semantik : Jurnal Riset Ilmu Pendidikan, Bahasa dan Budaya
Publisher : Asosiasi Periset Bahasa Sastra Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61132/semantik.v3i4.2403

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Body shaming and physical discrimination are significant issues affecting adolescents' psychological development. Adolescents who experience negative treatment related to their physical appearance often face low self-esteem, stress, and social isolation. This article discusses the implementation of multicultural counseling as an effective intervention strategy to address these problems. Multicultural counseling emphasizes understanding cultural differences, values, and social norms that influence perceptions of the body and appearance. This approach involves self-reflection techniques, group discussions, role-playing, and personal experience narratives to enhance self-awareness, empathy, and adolescents’ ability to cope with body shaming and physical discrimination. In addition, counselors provide education on social stereotypes, beauty standards, and the importance of inclusion, helping adolescents develop adaptive coping mechanisms. Research findings indicate that multicultural counseling can reduce negative psychological impacts, increase self-acceptance, and promote tolerance toward physical diversity. The implementation of this counseling is essential for creating social environments that support adolescents’ mental and emotional development. This article offers practical contributions for counselors, educators, and psychology practitioners in designing multicultural-based interventions that are sensitive to issues of body shaming and physical discrimination