GROUP COUNSELING USES ISLAMIC COUNSELING APPROACH TO REDUCE STUDENTS' NEGATIVE EMOTIONS

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of group counseling with Islamic counseling approach in reducing negative emotions in students in Class X of SMA Muhammadiyah 01 Medan. Negative emotions, such as anxiety, anger, and sadness, are often an obstacle to students' emotional and social development. The Islamic counseling approach offers solutions based on Islamic spiritual values and ethics, which include techniques such as tafakur, repentance, patience, and gratitude. Through group counseling, students are given space to express their feelings, share experiences, and receive support in a respectful and supportive environment. This research method uses a quantitative approach with a quasi-experimental design, this study uses a purposive sampling technique research consisting of students who experience negative emotions at school as many as 6 students in class X. Data were collected through a scale of measures of negative emotions before and after the intervention, and analyzed using the Wilcoxon statistical test to see significant changes. The results showed that group counseling with an Islamic approach was effective in reducing negative emotions in students before and after the treatment. These findings suggest that the Islamic counseling approach can be a useful alternative intervention in helping students overcome negative emotions and achieve emotional balance.