PRAKTIKUM BK INDIVIDU PENDEKATAN CBT (Cognitive Behavior Therapy)

Summary

In this counseling session, Tiara seeks help for trauma and excessive anxiety triggered by witnessing a school brawl during her junior high years. The counselor introduces Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), specifically Systematic Desensitization, to help Tiara gradually confront her fears by visualizing progressively intense scenarios. Tiara learns to use relaxation techniques to reduce anxiety. Through open communication, Tiara expresses her struggles, and with the counselor's support, she begins to understand the underlying causes of her fear, making initial steps toward healing and recovery.

Takeaways

• 😀 The counselor introduces themselves as Tiara Medika and explains the purpose of the session, which is counseling using CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) techniques.
• 😀 The session follows a structured approach with the aim to address trauma and excessive anxiety related to witnessing violent incidents such as school fights.
• 😀 Tiara reveals that the anxiety started during her time in junior high, when she witnessed a school brawl and was accidentally caught in the middle of it.
• 😀 The counselor explains the core principles of counseling, such as confidentiality, openness, and voluntary participation, ensuring Tiara feels safe and understood.
• 😀 Tiara expresses that she voluntarily came to the session, indicating her willingness to seek help for her anxiety.
• 😀 The issue that Tiara is facing is intense fear and anxiety whenever she witnesses people fighting, especially in environments like her school.
• 😀 Tiara's trauma stems from the time she was caught in the crossfire of a school fight, where she was scolded harshly by her parents for being involved.
• 😀 The counselor confirms Tiara's feelings and acknowledges the deep impact this traumatic experience has had on her emotional well-being.
• 😀 The counselor introduces the technique of systematic desensitization, where Tiara will gradually confront her fear by imagining different levels of anxiety-provoking situations, starting with less intense scenarios.
• 😀 Tiara begins practicing the desensitization technique during the session, imagining a school fight while focusing on relaxation techniques like deep breathing to manage her anxiety.
• 😀 The session ends with Tiara feeling somewhat relieved after confronting her fears, and the counselor advises her to continue practicing the techniques over the next week to observe improvements.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the counseling session in this transcript?

The main theme of the counseling session is dealing with trauma and excessive anxiety, particularly in response to witnessing fights or violence.

Who is the counselor in the session?

The counselor in this session is a replacement lecturer named Bellardo Parjen, Toki MPD, who is overseeing the practice of individual counseling.

What specific experience caused Tiara's trauma and anxiety?

Tiara's trauma and anxiety stem from an incident during her middle school years when she witnessed a violent school brawl, which she was inadvertently caught in. This experience, combined with her parents' harsh reaction afterward, led to her fear of fights.

What counseling technique does the counselor use with Tiara?

The counselor uses a technique called 'Systematic Desensitization,' which involves gradually exposing Tiara to scenarios that trigger her anxiety, starting with less intense situations and progressing to more difficult ones, to help her manage her fear.

How does Tiara initially respond to the counseling session?

Tiara initially feels nervous but is open to the process. She expresses a desire to work through her fear of witnessing fights and is willing to try the therapeutic technique explained by the counselor.

What are the core principles of counseling explained to Tiara?

The counselor explains three key principles: confidentiality (ensuring that all personal information remains private), openness (allowing Tiara to freely express her concerns), and voluntariness (ensuring that Tiara is participating in counseling by her own choice).

What is Tiara's emotional state when she recalls the traumatic event?

Tiara feels a strong sense of fear and anxiety as she recalls the traumatic event, particularly when imagining her parents' angry reaction and her own fear during the violent brawl.

How does Tiara feel after undergoing the desensitization exercise?

After the desensitization exercise, Tiara feels slightly better as she begins to process her emotions and fears by talking about them. While she still feels some fear, she experiences a sense of relief from having shared her feelings.

What does the counselor hope to achieve in this counseling session?

The counselor aims to help Tiara acknowledge and address her trauma and anxiety, guiding her toward understanding the problem and using the desensitization technique to reduce her fear and improve her emotional response to similar situations.

What is Tiara's understanding of counseling by the end of the session?

By the end of the session, Tiara has a clearer understanding of counseling and its benefits. She understands that counseling is a voluntary process designed to help individuals deal with their problems in a structured and supportive environment.