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Buletin Konseling Inovatif
ISSN : -     EISSN : 27979954     DOI : https://doi.org/10.17977/um059
Core Subject : Education, Social,
Buletin Konseling Inovatif provides a multidisciplinary forum for research in psychology, counseling, and character development. It covers topics such as student mental health, innovative counseling practices, character and values education, the role of family and educational environments, educational technology, and pedagogical competence. While highlighting Indonesian contributions, the journal also welcomes international submissions offering comparative or globally relevant insights.
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Peace Counseling for Grief Recovery: A Study of Its Effectiveness in Families of Coal Mine Drowning Victims in East Kalimantan Qudsiyah, Siti Nurul Hajirotul; Saputra, Wahyu Nanda Eka; Santosa, Hardi
Buletin Konseling Inovatif Vol. 6, No. 2
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This study examines the psychological impact of prolonged grief among families of coal mining pit drowning victims and evaluates the effectiveness of peace counseling as an intervention strategy. The study aims to assess whether structured counseling can reduce grief loss and support adaptive psychological adjustment. A quantitative quasi-experimental approach was employed using a Single Subject Research (SSR) A–B–A design involving two participants who were mothers of the victims. Data were collected using the Grief Losing Scale administered repeatedly across baseline (A1), intervention (B), and post-intervention (A2) phases. The intervention consisted of six structured peace counseling sessions focusing on emotional processing, reflection, and meaning reconstruction. The findings reveal a clear reduction in grief levels during the intervention phase, followed by stable patterns in the post-intervention phase, indicating both immediate and sustained effects. The results suggest that peace counseling effectively facilitates emotional regulation and supports the reconstruction of meaning in the grieving process. In conclusion, this study provides empirical support for the use of peace counseling as a targeted intervention for prolonged grief, particularly in contexts of traumatic loss, while highlighting the need for further research with larger samples and extended follow-up periods to enhance generalizability.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy in Managing Emotional Dysregulation and Self-Injurious Behaviors: Assessment, Intervention, and Clinical Applicability Sabri, Farhana; Saputra, Andika Ari
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an empirically supported intervention initially designed for individuals diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) who present with self-injurious behaviors. The present article aims to evaluate the utility of DBT in addressing emotional dysregulation and maladaptive behavioral patterns across a range of clinical populations. The analysis encompasses assessment and case conceptualization, intervention strategies, evaluation of therapeutic outcomes, and termination protocols. Consideration is also given to the implementation of DBT in group settings and the influence of cultural factors on its effectiveness. Evidence from previous studies demonstrates that DBT contributes to significant reductions in self-harm, emotional distress, and psychiatric symptomatology in various diagnostic groups. Nevertheless, challenges related to cultural adaptation and the complexity of treatment delivery persist. It is concluded that DBT provides a systematic and comprehensive approach for the management of emotional dysregulation, although further modifications are warranted to improve its cultural relevance and accessibility.
Enhancing Students’ Self-Disclosure Through Assertive Training: Evidence from a Group Counseling Intervention Abu Bakar, Abu Yazid; Bariyyah, Khairul; Andrianie, Santy; Setyorini, Setyorini; Ariyanto, Restu Dwi; Soejanto, Laily Tiarani; Bil Humaydah, Dzata Inasah
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Self disclosure is a critical component of students’ social and emotional development; however, many students experience difficulties in expressing their thoughts and feelings openly, which may hinder interpersonal relationships and psychological well-being. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of group counseling using assertive training techniques in enhancing students’ self-disclosure. A quantitative approach with a pre-experimental one-group pre-test–post-test design was employed. The participants consisted of five junior high school students identified as having low self-disclosure levels through purposive sampling. Data were collected using a self-disclosure scale and analyzed using descriptive statistics, paired samples t-test, effect size (Cohen’s d), Wilcoxon signed-rank test, and gain score analysis. The data showed that the post-test average for self-disclosure significantly jumped to 94.00 (SD = 2.74) compared to the pre-test average of 58.20 (SD = 1.92). According to the paired samples t-test, the difference was statistically significant (t(4) = -23.403, p <.001). The very large effect size further corroborates this finding (d = -10.466). The gain score analysis also revealed that every individual has made some progress, the mean increment being 35.80 points. At the same time, the study showed that group counseling with assertive training is a very effective way of increasing students' self-disclosure, not only in theory but in practice as well. Moreover, the study reinforces the idea of skill-based counseling as a means to enhance students' communication abilities and to promote more inclusive and responsive school settings.
Beyond Symptoms: A Narrative Counseling Interpretation of First-Year Student Anxiety in Indonesian Higher Education Abdullah, Azizah; Pohan, Rizky Andana; Putri, Ramtia Darma; Triyono, Triyono; Marimbun, Marimbun; Febriani, Rahmi Dwi
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The transition to higher education is a critical period in which first-year students face new academic demands, financial pressures, social adjustment challenges, and uncertainty about the future. However, limited research has examined how freshmen make sense of and narrate their anxiety, particularly in the Indonesian context. This study aimed to explore the main domains of anxiety among first-semester students in Indonesian public universities and to interpret these experiences through a narrative counseling lens. The study employed a qualitative online survey design with an interpretivist orientation. Data were collected from 199 first-semester students through open-ended questions addressing anxiety-provoking situations, sources of anxiety, and the meanings students attached to their early university experiences. The data were analyzed using reflexive thematic analysis and subsequently interpreted through a narrative counseling perspective. The findings identified four main themes: academic anxiety (41.8%), financial anxiety (23.1%), social anxiety (9.5%), and career anxiety (4.5%), while 21.1% of participants reported no anxiety. Academic anxiety was the most dominant theme and was primarily associated with adjustment to new learning demands and fear of poor performance. Overall, freshmen anxiety emerged not only as emotional distress but also as a narrative of inadequacy, burden, misfit, and uncertainty. This study highlights the need to understand freshmen anxiety as both a psychological and meaning-making process and underscores the relevance of narrative-informed support in higher education settings.
Boosting Psychological Well-being in One Session: A Rapid Counseling Approach to Digital Detox and Music Therapy Oentarto, Aryobimo
Buletin Konseling Inovatif Vol. 6, No. 3
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The rapid acceleration of technology has trapped modern youth in a digital connectivity paradox, where constant social media exposure triggers cognitive distortions and maladaptive behaviors that erode psychological well-being. This study evaluates the effectiveness of a Rapid Counseling approach integrated with Single-Session Music Therapy (RC-SSMT) in enhancing the psychological well-being of youth by breaking the cycle of digital addiction. Using a pre-test and post-test experimental design, the study focused on six youths (aged 15–17) at Church "X" in Jakarta who were identified as having low psychological well-being. The intervention combined a mandatory digital detox as a behavioral task with music therapy as a stimulus substitute, delivered in a single intensive session. Data were collected using Ryff’s Psychological Well-Being Scale (PWB-SQ) and analyzed using ANOVA. Statistical analysis revealed a highly significant improvement in psychological well-being scores (F(2, 10) = 108.824, p < .001). The Omega Squared value (ω2 = 0.956) indicated that 95.6% of the variance in well-being improvement was directly influenced by the RC-SSMT intervention. Follow-up data two months later showed that subjects successfully transitioned from "Less Well-Being" to the "Well-Being" category. The RC-SSMT model provides a practical, efficient, and adaptive solution for counseling practitioners to foster mental resilience and holistic well-being among Generation Z in the digital era.
Smartphone Use, Social Media, and Academic Procrastination in Secondary Education: A Multi Method Approach Investigation with Implications for School-Based Interventions Abdullah, Haslee Sharil Lim; Amalia, Riza; Indreswari, Henny; Hambali, IM; Aditya, Ronal Surya; Rusnila, Rusnila
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Academic procrastination has become a significant challenge in digital learning environments, particularly among adolescents with high smartphone and social media usage. This study examines the relationship between mobile phone use and academic procrastination among 262 high school students in Indonesia using a cross-sectional survey, narrative review, and network analysis. Results show 75.6% of students exhibit medium and 20.2% high procrastination levels, with "alternative activities" like digital distractions as the main form (M = 15.87, SD = 2.92). No significant differences were found by gender (p = .067) or age (p = .412), but strong positive correlations emerged between gadget use (smartphone), social media, and procrastination (r ≈ 0.70), while family support correlated negatively (r ≈ –0.44). Network analysis identified protective factors such as family and school support, cultural values (gotong royong, pintar tuntang harati), and effective interventions including family counseling (d = 0.71), digital detox (d = 0.65), and school-based programs (d = 0.62), the effect sizes for these interventions were synthesized from the narrative review of existing literature and do not represent empirical findings from the current study. The findings underscore the need for culturally responsive, multi-tiered strategies that integrate self-regulation, digital wellness, and sociocultural support to reduce procrastination in technology-rich educational settings.