Indonesian Journal of Social Work
Vol 7 No 2 (2024): February 2024

THERAPEUTIC COMMUNICATION IN REDUCING ELDERLY ANXIETY THROUGH TOUCH THERAPY AT BEKASI HALFWAY HOUSE

Tukino, Tukino (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
02 Apr 2024

Abstract

Elderly people undergoing social rehabilitation in halfway houses, especially those experiencing anxiety, need to receive special treatment, including; services to overcome anxiety, and feel optimistic about life lived every day. One technique for dealing with anxiety is touch therapy. This research aims to reveal the application of touch therapy in overcoming anxiety problems experienced by the elderly at the Pedurenan Bekasi Halfway House. The method used is single subject design. Data collection techniques were carried out through interviews and observation. The research results show that applying touch therapy to subjects can reduce anxiety

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ijsw

Publisher

Subject

Social Sciences

Description

The aim of this journal publication is to disseminate the conceptual thoughts or ideas and research results that have been achieved in the area of social work practice and policies of social work practice. IJSW, particularly focuses on the main problems in the social work practice areas as follows: ...