TEKNIK KONSELING “ KURSI KOSONG ” UNTUK MENGURANGI TINGKAT STRES PERKULIAHAN YANG MEMICU PENYALAHGUNAAN NARKOBA

Ayu Jingga Arisa (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Nurina Dzawata Samcha (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Choiril Ibadiyah Fikri (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Noor Avia Ratnawati (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Wiryo Nuryono (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)
Devi Ratnasari (Universitas Negeri Surabaya)

JURNAL MAHASISWA BK AN-NUR : BERBEDA, BERMAKNA, MULIA
Vol 12, No 1 (2026) - IN PRESS

The "Empty Chair" counseling technique is a method in Gestalt therapy designed to help individuals feel and understand hidden emotions. The aim of this research is to share how effective the "Empty Chair" technique is in reducing the level of stress experienced by students due to academic pressure, which can lead to drug referral behavior. Through a qualitative descriptive approach, data was obtained through counseling interviews. Research findings show that this technique is successful in increasing students' self-awareness regarding the negative emotions they feel, so that they can manage stress in a more positive way. In conclusion, the "Empty Chair" technique can be a preventive way to reduce the possibility of the spread of drugs among students.