Implementation of Islamic Psychoeducational Counseling to Overcome Learning Problems in Students of PAB 9 Patumbak High School

Matius Ocon Ginting (Universitas Medan Area)
Anwar Saputra Siregar (Universitas Medan Area)
Mutiara Raihan Daniyah Lubis (Universitas Medan Area)
Neng Nurcahyati Sinulingga (Universitas Medan Area)

Istisyarah: Jurnal Bimbingan Konseling Islam
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): ISTISYARAH Jurnal Bimbingan Konseling Islam

This study investigates the use of Islamic psychopedagogical counseling to overcome student learning issues, including test anxiety and difficulty controlling learning routines, in Islamic-based private high schools. Data were gathered using qualitative case study methodologies, which included interviews, observations, and document analysis. The findings revealed that counselors employed spiritually integrated psychopedagogical strategies such as psychopedagogy, guided reflection, dzikr practice, prophetic tales, and reflective activities (muhasabah). This approach aided in spiritual reframing, allowing pupils to see scholastic difficulties as part of tarbiyah ruhaniyah rather than as proof of failure. As a consequence, students' attitudes about learning improved, including lower academic anxiety, more emotional control, and increased learning engagement. Despite the cultural taboo associated with counseling services, contextual strategies received initial good responses. This study highlights Islamic psychopedagogical counseling as a contextually relevant framework for supporting student learning experiences in Islamic educational settings.