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COUNS-EDU: The International Journal of Counseling and Education
ISSN : -     EISSN : 25483498     DOI : https://doi.org/10.23916/00202501050820
COUNS-EDU: The International Journal of Counseling and Education Electronic ISSN: 2548-3498 is a peer-reviewed scientific journal published by the Indonesian Institute for Counseling, Education, and Therapy in Collaboration with the Indonesian Counselor Association. Established in 2016, this journal is committed to publishing articles that cover a wide array of topics in counseling, education, psychology, and mental health. It aims to highlight the latest and most significant developments in these fields across various settings, including school and mental health counseling, assessment techniques, supervision strategies, issues related to sexual abuse, violence addiction, multicultural and crisis intervention, trauma management, and the use of Information, Technology, and Communication. The journal also explores various aspects of psychotherapy such as career counseling, spiritual guidance, marriage and family therapy, and more. In the realm of education, it welcomes contributions on teaching methodologies, curriculum development, instructional strategies, innovative educational projects, learning methodologies, new technologies in education and learning, and assessment techniques. Additionally, the journal extends its focus to the intersection of mental health with medical and sports science, serving as a platform for sharing and disseminating high-quality academic research.
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Navigating Cultural Diversity in Early Childhood Classrooms: The Role of Habitus in Teacher-Child Interactions Astuti, Sriyati Dwi; Lessy, Zulkipli; Sibawaihi, Sibawaihi
COUNS-EDU: The International Journal of Counseling and Education Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23916/00202501050920

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Early Childhood Education (ECE) plays a crucial role in introducing children to the values of cultural diversity through educator-child interactions, particularly within Indonesia’s multiethnic context, where risks of intercultural conflict persist. This study explores how harmonious interactions between educators and children are maintained in culturally diverse settings. Using a qualitative approach grounded in Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of habitus, the research involved 10 educators and 30 children at Fastrack Funschool Yogyakarta. Data were collected through interviews and classroom observations, using the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) to evaluate the quality of interactions across three domains: Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support. Scores ranged from 1 (low) to 7 (high), indicating the extent and quality of positive interaction indicators. The results show that educators at Fastrack Funschool embody culturally aware teaching practices that promote mutual respect and tolerance. These practices are reflected in warm emotional climates, effective classroom management, and supportive instructional strategies. Interactions are characterized by sensitivity to cultural differences, flexibility in accommodating children’s perspectives, and responsiveness to individual needs. Through consistent social practices, children internalize inclusive values, which contribute to forming a culturally sensitive habitus. The study concludes that high-quality educator-child interactions serve as a key mechanism for fostering cultural harmony, building a learning environment that is both inclusive and adaptive to Indonesia’s cultural plurality. These findings emphasize the transformative potential of ECE settings in promoting intercultural understanding and shaping children’s social dispositions for living in a diverse society.
Development of Group Counseling Guideline using Modeling Technique to Enhance Self-Management Loban , Maria Natalia; Naisanu , Merita Florawati; Solle , Lebrina
COUNS-EDU: The International Journal of Counseling and Education Vol. 9 No. 2 (2024)
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This research aims to produce a group counseling guideline using modeling technique to improve self-management. The method used in this research is the research and development method. This guidelines was validated by two expert validators with a background in guidance and counseling and languages, as well as by one practitioner validator with a background in guidance and counseling education. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling which was adapted to the research objectives. The number of samples in this study was 5 people, adjusted to the number of counseling group members, namely 2-8 people. Group counseling using modeling techniques to improve self-management consists of seven counseling sessions. Each session in group counseling uses modeling techniques with live models and symbolic models. Each group counseling session is directed to achieve indicators in self-management namely self motivation, self organization, self control, self development.
The Role of Social Support and Academic Resilience on Students' Academic Stress Basith, Abd; Fitriyadi, Slamat; Suwanto, Insan; Mariana, Dewi; Kamaruddin; Shahinoor Rahman, Md
COUNS-EDU: The International Journal of Counseling and Education Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
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Academic stress is one of the impacts of excessive academic pressure on students, so it is necessary to identify various factors that can contribute to the high or low levels of academic stress. Therefore, the objectives of this research are: 1) to describe the levels of social support, academic resilience, and academic stress; 2) to describe the differences in social support, academic resilience, and academic stress based on gender, major, and year of study; 3) to describe the influence of social support and academic resilience on academic stress both directly and indirectly. This research uses a quantitative approach with a cross-sectional study design. The research location is ISBI Singkawang with a population of 650, from which a sample of 248 was taken using the simple random sampling technique. The data collection technique used was measurement with a psychological scale instrument adopted from previous research. The data analysis technique used descriptive statistics, MANOVA, and regression (Hayes Process Macro). The research results show that students' academic stress is in the low category, while social support and academic resilience are in the high category. There are differences in academic stress, social support, and academic resilience based on the major. Then, social support and academic resilience directly influence academic stress, but indirectly result in an insignificant mediating effect. This study has implications for strategies to reduce academic stress, both in individual and institutional contexts.
Does Work Stress Mediate the Link Between Job Insecurity, Meaningful Work, and Psychological Well-Being? Hakim, Arif Rahman; Mora, Linda; Aisha, Dinda; Sulistiarto, Teguh
COUNS-EDU: The International Journal of Counseling and Education Vol. 10 No. 2 (2025)
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This research explores the impact of job insecurity and meaningful work on psychological well-being, and further investigates whether work stress serves as a mediating factor. The participants in this study were 117 employees. Data collection was conducted using the Indonesian Well-being Scale, Perceived Stress Scale, Job Insecurity Scale, and Work and Meaning Inventory. The research findings indicate that, directly, job insecurity was significantly and negatively linked to psychological well-being. Conversely, meaningful work showed a significant and positive correlation with psychological well-being. Regarding the indirect associations through work stress, neither job insecurity nor meaningful work demonstrated a significant influence on psychological well-being. The findings of this study indicate that organizations need to reduce job insecurity and foster meaningful work as strategies to enhance employees’ psychological well-being. Furthermore, the results highlight that interventions should not only focus on managing work stress but also strengthen intrinsic factors that provide meaning in work.
Guyanese American Mental Wellness: A Phenomenological Study of Rupture and Resilience Harrichand, John J. S.; Ali, Shainna; Subhit, Aliya
COUNS-EDU: The International Journal of Counseling and Education Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Guyana has one of the highest suicide rates in the Western Hemisphere, yet the mental health experiences of Guyanese Americans remain underexamined. This study employed an interpretative phenomenological analysis and Relational Cultural Theory to explore how Guyanese Americans understand and navigate mental wellness. Thirty participants shared lived experiences through individual interviews and a follow-up focus group. Findings revealed two overarching themes: relational rupture and relational resilience, operating across interconnected personal, familial, and sociocultural levels. Relational rupture reflected experiences of emotional silence, stigma, and disconnection shaped by family dynamics, cultural expectations, and migration contexts. In contrast, relational resilience emerged through increased self-awareness, culturally responsive counseling, community connection, and generational boundary-setting. Implications are discussed for counselors seeking to provide culturally responsive, relationally attuned mental health care for Guyanese American clients.
Systematic Literature Review (SLR): Imputation of Minfulness In Reducing Burnout Marianti, Lena; Badeni, Badeni; Risdianto, Eko
COUNS-EDU: The International Journal of Counseling and Education Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Burnout is a condition of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and decreased personal achievement that individuals often experience due to prolonged work or academic pressure. One of the intervention approaches that is increasingly being researched in reducing burnout is minfulness. This article aims to systematically evaluate the results of research related to the implementation of mindfulness in dealing with burnout through the Systematic Literature Review (SLR) methodology. Literature searches were conducted on electronic databases such as Scopus with inclusion criteria: (1) publication between 2020-2025, (2) using an explicit mindfulness approach in overcoming burnout, and. 164 articles found, 11 studies met the selection criteria and were further analyzed. The results of the review show that mindfulness practices consistently show effectiveness in reducing burnout levels, especially in the pollution of health workers, educators, and students. The mechanism of working in reducing burnout involves increasing self-awareness, emotion regulation, and accepting experiences without judgment. This article recommends the integration of mindfulness programs as part of preventive and curative strategies against burnout in a variety of contexts.
The Effectiveness of Self-Regulation Counseling Approach to Reduce Ego Depletion in College Students Setiawan, Bambang; Suteja , Jaja; Novianti, Herny; Fikri, Abdul
COUNS-EDU: The International Journal of Counseling and Education Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23916/00202601152010

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The transition to higher education increases the demands of self-regulation of students, which has the potential to cause ego depletion. This research aims to test the effectiveness of the Self-Regulation Counseling Approach (SRCA) in reducing the ego depletion of students. The research uses a quasi-experimental design with a pretest-posttest control group pattern. The participants in this study consisted of 729 people who were selected through systematic random sampling and divided into an experimental group of 15 people and a control group of 15 people The population of this study comprised 729 individuals. A total of 30 participants were selected through systematic random sampling and subsequently assigned to an experimental group (n = 15) and a control group (n = 15). The measurement of ego depletion uses a questionnaire developed by the researcher with 58 items, which has met the content validity (CVI = 0.80), construct validity through the Pearson Product Moment correlation test, and high reliability (Cronbach's Alpha = 0,955). Data analysis uses ANCOVA to control for differences in the initial score. The results of the study showed that there was a significant difference between the experimental group and the control group on the post-test score after controlling for the pre-test (p < 0.05), where the experimental group showed a greater decrease in ego depletion. This finding indicates that SRCA has the potential to contribute to reducing student ego depletion, although further research with a stricter design is still needed.