Group Counseling Techniques Research Articles

Implementation of REBT Group Counseling to Overcome the Confidence Crisis

The latest fashion trends are a complement for students, where students are known to be surrounded by people who really pay attention to appearance or fashion, sometimes this appearance also causes pressure on themselves due to the outfits they wear every day. The purpose of this counseling activity is to find out how much influence outfits have on the self-confidence of each education student who has his own rules for dressing. This counseling focuses on implementing group counseling services to overcome self-confidence problems in students using REBT group counseling techniques. In implementing activities, this service focuses on the effectiveness of REBT group counseling in increasing students' self-confidence by collecting data using questionnaires. This method is very effective in increasing students' low self-confidence. Barriers to implementing group counseling are various student perceptions of group counseling.

The Impact of Group Psychological Counseling on Counseling Self-Efficacy: A Mixed-Methods Study

This study aims to examine the impact of group counseling practice conducted with undergraduate psychological counseling and guidance (PCG) students on their counseling self-efficacy levels. The study group consisted of 36 third-year students enrolled in the Group Counseling Principles and Techniques course in the spring semester of 2019 at the Department of PCG at Atatürk University. Since the course content was theoretical and students needed to have fundamental knowledge related to the course, it was taught theoretically for the first 7 weeks (until the midterm exam). After the midterm, group counseling practice was conducted with students divided into three groups for the remaining 7 weeks. The researcher led the sessions, and the students participated as group members. The Counselor Activity Self-Efficacy Scales was administered immediately before and one week after the practice. After the practice, students were also asked to fill out a semi-structured form to evaluate their group experiences. This study was designed using the explanatory sequential design, one of the mixed research methods. The quantitative aspect of the research was conducted as a single-group pretest-posttest design, one of the weak experimental designs. In analyzing the quantitative data, the Paired Samples t-Test was used for pretest-posttest comparisons. For the qualitative aspect, content analysis was performed on the forms filled out by the students. The study found that group counseling practice significantly increased the counseling self-efficacy of the counselor candidates, and the students’ qualitative responses supported this finding. Furthermore, students indicated that the practice contributed to their development in both professional skills and personal relationships. It is observed that individual counseling practices are generally emphasized in psychological counselor education. Considering the inadequacy of group counseling practices in counselor education and the lack of research addressing the contributions of these practices to the personal and professional development of psychological counselors, it is evaluated that the results of this research will contribute to the field.

Peran Konseling Kelompok Terhadap Konformitas Teman Sebaya Pada Remaja

A scientific paper that reviews the literature on the role of group counseling on young people's peer conformity attempts to develop a novel intervariable influence study hypothesis that will be used to future psychology counseling studies. This literature review was written using a library research approach, using internet resources from academic websites like Mendeley, Google Scholar, and others consulted. The article literature review has found a number of group counseling techniques for reducing the conformity of peer therapy ata young age, among them are custom-emotive behavior therapy, self instruction techniques, assertive training techniques, homeroom techniques, and self management techniques.

EFEKTIFITAS LAYANAN KONSELING KELOMPOK DALAM MENINGKATKAN KEDISIPLINAN SISWA DI MADRASAH ALIYAH NEGERI 1 MEDAN

The purpose of this study was to determine whether group counseling services improved the attitudes of MAN 1 MEDAN students toward discipline. This study uses a survey method. This study uses descriptive qualitative research. In qualitative research, researchers use data to answer questions or leave it up to interpretation. Careful observation, detailed contextual descriptions, extensive interview transcripts, and analysis of documents and records all contributed to data collection. The reconnaissance was directed at MAN 1 MEDAN located at Jalan William Iskandar No.7 B, Sidoarjo, Medan Tembun District, Medan City. The meeting will take place from Thursday to Saturday, October 20- 22, 2022 in the Orientation and Counseling Room (BK). At Madrasah Ariya Negri 1 Medan, I spoke with his counseling teacher and learned about his group counseling. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of the MAN 1 MEDAN student group counseling service. MAN 1 MEDAN uses group counseling techniques to solve problems.

THE EFFECTIVENESS OF GROUP COUNSELING REALITY FOR STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC PROCRASTINATION BEHAVIOR

This research is based on the observations and experiences of researchers that there are still many students who have high numbers of academic procrastination behavior. This is shown by students with the characteristics of procrastinating their assignments. High academic procrastination will affect students’ academic performance and will interfere with students' social life in the future. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of reality group counseling to reduce the academic procrastination behavior of vocational school (SMK) students. The research design used is one group pretest-posttest design. The intervention provided was reality group counseling which was carried out as many as 5 meetings. The subjects of the study were 9 students of class X SMK. The data retrieval technique uses an academic procrastination scale. The results of the analysis using the Wilcoxon signed ranks test showed the results of the sig level value. (2-tailed) 0.004 < 0.05 then Ho rejected and H1 accepted, thus indicating that reality group counseling techniques are effective for reducing students' academic procrastination.<p> </p><p><strong> Article visualizations:</strong></p><p><img src="/-counters-/soc/0098/a.php" alt="Hit counter" /></p>

Pengaruh Teknik Expressive Writing Dalam Konseling Kelompok Terhadap Kemampuan Mengelola Marah

Abstract: This Researchiniaimed to test the effect of expressive writing techniques in group counseling on the
 This type research is quasi experiment with the design of the research is nonequivalent control group design, Subjects selected by purposive sampling. Sample articles used as many as 12 grade VII E students, 6 students as an experimental group and 6 students as a control group. Data collection instruments used is a questionnaire manages anger. Test this hypothesis using parametric analysis its paired sample t test and independent sample t test, test with SPSS 16.0 for Windows.
 The results showed that group counseling techniques expressive writing techniques in group counseling on the ability to manage anger, this is evidenced by the results of the experimental group paired sample t test with probability Sig. (2-tailed) 0,000<0,05. Based on the analysis of the average increase in the experimental group 12,78% while avarage in the control group 3,05%. In conclusion,the use of group expressive writing techniques influential to manage anger.

Mengurangi Kecemasan pada Pasien Diabetes Melalui Konseling Kelompok Kognitif Behavioral

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is one of the deadliest diseases in the world. Especially in Indonesia, DM is one of the diseases that are often suffered, ranging from mild to serious chronic. The existence of DM suffered by individuals, can affect their psychological health, one of which is anxiety. The purpose of this study was to reduce the anxiety experienced by DM survivors by using cognitive behavior group counseling techniques. The research subjects consisted of 7 DM survivors who came from the XXX Puskesmas in Yogyakarta. The method used in this study is an experiment with one group of DM survivors who have been given the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) questionnaire. The data collected was then analyzed using the SPSS program through the Wilcoxson test. The results show that cognitive behavior group counseling is significant for reducing anxiety in DM survivors (p 0.018<0,05).

The Counseling Group of Anger Management and Social Skills Training Techniques to Reduce Physical Aggression Behavior

Adolescent development aspects that must be attain in overcoming problems are having emotional maturity, intellectuality and awareness of social responsibility so it is not to trigger new conflicts. However, the reality is conflict that often occur in dealing with a problem tend to appear negative behavior, especially physical aggressive behavior. This study aims to examine the effectiveness of group counseling of anger management techniques and social skills training techniques to reduce physical aggression in junior high school students. A total of 21 students were involved in experimental research using randomized pretest posttest comparison group design. The analysis of the results of Wilcoxon and Kruskal Wallis shows that group counseling of anger management techniques, social skills training techniques and a combination of the two techniques are effective in reducing students' physical aggression behavior. Combining anger management and social skills training group counseling techniques are more effective in reducing students' physical aggression behavior compared to the self-management technique group and social skills training. This study recommends the integration of anger management techniques and social skills training techniques to reduce physical aggression in junior high school students.

The Effectiveness of Assertive Training Techniques and Thought-Stopping Techniques to Increase Student Assertiveness Ability

In carrying out activities, not all individuals/students can behave assertively and instead choose to act non-assertive (passive), such as harboring feelings, pretending, holding differences of opinion, or vice versa by being aggressive. Allowing yourself to be non-assertive can threaten the relationship because one party will feel used by the other party, not resolve the emotional problems they face, and can cause anxiety and stress. The purpose of this study is to examine the group counseling techniques assertive training and thought-stopping to improve student assertiveness abilities. Randomized Pretest-Postest Comparison Group Design for 24 students Bandar Lampung. The instrument used was an assertive scale by Fensterheim and Baer (1980). Data analysis techniques Paired sample t-test and one-way ANOVA. The results showed that group counseling for assertive training and thought-stopping techniques was effective in increasing student assertiveness. Findings prove the success of group counseling in assertive training and thought-stopping techniques for students in the city of Bandar Lampung.

PENGEMBANGAN MODEL BIMBINGAN KELOMPOK TEKNIK OUTBOUND UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KOMUNIKASI ANTAR PRIBADI MAHASISWA

In everyday life, interpersonal communication will always happen no exception in the campus environment. Interpersonal communication skills among students is beragam.Seperti case in Tegal UPS campus environment, based on our observations of the student FKIP UPS Tegal particularly Prodi Guidance and Counseling. Students who have good interpersonal communication have an indication as easy to get along, actively organize, many friends, sensitive to the environment, dll.Tujuan of this study was to determine: 1) the real condition of interpersonal communication between students before the implementation of outbound group counseling techniques, 2) for interpersonal communication students after the implementation of the Guidance Group Outbound Techniques ?, 3) to Know apakalah Outbound Engineering Group Guidance models can improve inter-personal communication Mahasiswa.Metode this study is accordance with the problems and research objectives, this research using this type of research and development or research and Development (R &amp; D), which is a type of research that is used to produce a particular product, and test the effectiveness of these products (Borg &amp; Gall in Sugiyono 2010: 407-409) the results was that the study of interpersonal communication students before administration of group counseling services den gan outbound engineering student interpersonal communication before the given group counseling service with outbound techniques, producing interval 103-108, as many as 12 students with a percentage of 40% were classified in the low criteria interpersonal communication students after the administration of guidance services research group with outbound techniques produce interval 121-126, as many as 15 students with a percentage of 50% belonging to the high criteria. Based on the analysis with statistical calculations using t-test is obtained t = 4.763 with 1% significance level and degrees of freedom N-1 = 30-1 = 29, then gained the table = 2.756. It can be concluded that the Model Guidance Outbound Engineering Group can improve interpersonal communication students Prodi BK FKIP UPS Tegal.Kesimpulan that guidance services group, has an important role in developing the ability to interact or communicate as well as to improve communication between students

Psychodrama Based on Al-Qur’an and Hadith to Improve Students’ Emotional Stability

This conceptual article writing aims to develop science in one of the group counseling techniques that is psychodrama based on Islamic teachings. This conceptual development is based on past research. The existence of the basis of religious teachings are expected to be more understanding and able to instill religious values in adolescents who experience emotional instability. The result of conceptual assessment is psychodrama technique based on Al-Qur'an and Hadith with emphasis on giving verses of Al-Qur'an and Hadith in every treatment. There are 3 steps of psychodrama technique that are (1) warm-up, (2) action, and (3) Sharing and discussion phase with the provision of reinforcement/study of the Verses in the Qur'an and Hadith.

Group Counselling Techniques and Risk Behaviour Management among Secondary School Students: From a Curriculum Implementation Viewpoint

This study investigated “the extent to which group counseling techniques can influence risk behavior management among secondary school students”. The tenacious adoption of irrational behaviors among secondary school students in Cameroon due to psychosocial pressures, lack of direction, affection and social education motivated the researcher to carry out this study. Related literature was reviewed on group counseling and risk behaviour management. The client/Person-Centred theory, Problem behavior theory and the self-determination theory were used to give meaning to the problem of study. Observation and Interview research methods were applied to carry out the investigation. Data were collected using a semi-structured observation guide and semi-structured interview guide. Guidance counselors from Government Bilingual High School (G.B.H.S.) Etoug-ebe, Yaounde were selected for the study through non-probability sampling technique. The data collected were analysed thematically following the main objective of the study. Overall, the results of this study revealed that group counseling techniques influence risk behavior management among secondary school students. The findings of the study offer new evidence as well that guidance counselors in schools can improve their services through effective group counseling sessions with students in the classroom. Group counseling can serve as an alternative to individual counseling as it contributes to rational thinking and good behavior in students.

Psychosocial problems of schoolchildren and the psychological counseling approaches implicated by counselors for treating it

The aim of this study was to examine and evaluate the behavioral problems of schoolchildren in basic education stage and the psychological counseling approaches implicated by their counselor for treating it. In addition, assessing the differences in these approaches according to the variables of gender and educational qualification/degree. The sample consisted of (240) counselors (125 male, 115 female) enrolled from five educational administrations. The procedure has been used concluded Scale constructed for assessing the behavioral problems students and psychological counseling approaches used by counselors. The instrument's characteristics scored high level of validity and reliability. The findings showed that the most common behavioral problems were disobedience of teachers underachievement, aggression. In addition, the most counseling approaches used by counselors were individual and group counseling, Leisure time counseling, rational-emotive therapy, plying counseling, reality therapy, and client-centered therapy. According to the differences in counseling approaches relating to gender and academic qualification or degree of counselors, there were no significant differences except for the approaches of cognitive, behavioral and group counseling techniques and approaches.

PENERAPAN KONSELING KELOMPOK REALITAS UNTUK MENINGKATKAN KEMANDIRIAN BELAJAR SISWA SMK NEGERI 3 MAKASSAR

Pre-Experimental research was conducted in SMK Negeri 3 Makassar with a total of 10 people of class XI electricity as the subjects research. Problem in this study was students in class XI Electricity experiencing a low independence of learning. This study aims to: (1) Determine the description of the independence of student learning before the Implementation of Reality Group Counseling in SMK Negeri 3 Makassar (2) Be able to know illustration of students’ learning independence after Application of Reality Group Counseling in SMK Negeri 3 Makassar (3) Find out if there is a positive impact on Reality Group Counselling application to increase the independence of student learning in SMK Negeri 3 Makassar. Experimental subjects were given a pretest to determine the atmosphere of students’ learning independence before given reality counseling. At the end of the study, students were given a posttest to determine the effect of applying the reality group counseling in improving learning independence. Collecting data using questionnaires and observation. Analyzed using percentages and inferential statistical analysis, the t-test. The results showed that: (1) Independence learnt students at SMK Negeri 3 Makassar before the given technique Reality Group Counseling were in middle category, while the degree of independence for students at SMK Negeri 3 Makassar after given Reality Group Counseling technique has increased or at high category, (2) There were differences in the level of independent learning in SMK Negeri 3 Makassar before and after given the reality of group counseling techniques.

Touching Hearts, Touching Minds: Using Emotion-based Messaging to Promote Healthful Behavior in the Massachusetts WIC Program

The Touching Hearts, Touching Minds initiative was funded through a 2003 United States Department of Agriculture Special Projects grant to revitalize nutrition education and services in the Massachusetts Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program. The 30 nutrition education materials and facilitated group counseling techniques developed through the project use the power of parent-identified emotional “pulse points” to become more influential in guiding WIC participants to practice positive eating and physical activity behaviors that lead to healthier families. Touching Hearts, Touching Minds materials and strategies have been well received and provide opportunities to transform the nutrition counseling relationship between WIC families and WIC staff. Touching Hearts, Touching Minds has changed nutrition education in Massachusetts and is influencing nutrition education across the country and beyond in numerous venues.

Using Group Counseling Techniques to Clarify and Deepen the Focus of Supervision Groups

Suggestions for using group counseling techniques for clarifying and deepening the focus within a supervision group are described. Examples are provided from a supervision group of advanced group counseling students. Each student facilitated an ongoing group in settings ranging from schools to residential treatment. Clarifying and deepening rounds and exercises were used in this supervision group to enhance learning and model effective use of group counseling techniques. Considerations for establishing a supervisory group in which these techniques can be used are also discussed.

Using Group Counseling Techniques to Clarify and Deepen the Focus of Supervision Groups

Suggestions for using group counseling techniques for clarifying and deepening the focus within a supervision group are described. Examples are provided from a supervision group of advanced group counseling students. Each student facilitated an ongoing group in settings ranging from schools to residential treatment. Clarifying and deepening rounds and exercises were used in this supervision group to enhance learning and model effective use of group counseling techniques. Considerations for establishing a supervisory group in which these techniques can be used are also discussed.

Training school counselors in substance abuse risk reduction techniques for use with children and adolescents.

A training project prepared school counselors for expanded roles in the prevention, early detection, and appropriate referral of students at high risk of substance abuse. The project trained middle and high school counselors to work as facilitators of support groups for students at greatest risk for substance abuse; the results were: 1) greater perceived self-efficacy, comfort, confidence, and competence by counselors as a result of Initial, Experiential, and Concurrent training, and 2) improved ability to use group counseling techniques as a result of training.

Counseling Techniques for Sexually Abused Children

Sexual abuse of children is prevalent in communities of every description and seems to be on the rise. The purpose of this paper is to define the problem and present group counseling techniques for the victim and the family. A brief review of the literature regarding the causes and effects of sexual abuse will be presented. Techniques of treatment will be discussed such as play therapy, art therapy and a model which provides treatment of the child and mother in parallel groups.

Group Counseling with Alcohol Offenders

This report describes the inception and evolution of a fourteen months project providing group counseling to men and women offenders placed on probation after conviction for driving while intoxicated (DWI). Modifications of group counseling techniques, necessitated by the "involuntary" nature of members' participation, are described. Some generalizations are presented concerning social psychological components of drinking and driving while intoxicated. Various group participant roles, e.g., the "missionary," the "old timer," "the elder statesman," etc., are identified and discussed. Each role represents both an expressive "voice" for others in the group and an aspect of the total group dynamic. Ideas are offered for further study of alcohol abusers who develop DWI records. Suggestions are presented for enhancing the effectiveness of group treatment programs.