Acceptance of Families With Autistic Children Through Cognitive-Behaviour Counseling and Mindfullness (Zikr)
Inayatul Khafidhoh
Konseling Religi: Jurnal Bimbingan Konseling Islam January 20, 2022 DOI: 10.21043/kr.v12i1.11248 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Qualitative case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 2 |
| Population | Family members of children with autism: one mother (Mrs. N) and one older sibling (Ms. E) |
| Interventions | Cognitive-behavioral counseling cognitive restructuring mindfulness therapy through dhikr activities |
| Duration | Six sessions |
| Measures | self-acceptance scale |
| Key findings | The authors report that six sessions of cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness counseling produced significant changes in cognition, emotion, and behavior in both participants. Cognitive restructuring shifted distorted cognitions toward more rational thinking, and mindfulness through dhikr activities strengthened positive emotions. The authors argue that extended-family social support is needed to sustain these gains. |
Abstract
This study aims to obtain a comprehensive picture of the self-acceptance of families who have children with autism through cognitive-behavioral and mindfullnes counseling. This research uses a qualitative approach with a case study method. The treatment was carried out for six sessions. The techniques used in cognitive behavioral counseling are cognitive restructuring and mindfulness therapy through dhikr activities. Participants were selected based on purposive sampling consisting of two participants, namely Mrs. N, the mother of an autistic child and Ms. E is the older brother of an autistic child in the family. The methods used in data collection are interviews, observation and self-acceptance scale. The results of the cognitive-behavioral and mindfullnes counseling activities through Zikr therapy showed significant changes in the cognition, emotion and behavior of the two participants. Cognitive restructuring techniques can change participants' distorted cognitions to become more rational. Mindfulness through dhikr activities can strengthen participants' emotions to be more positive. In supporting the sustainability of the success of therapy in both participants, it is very necessary to have social support, especially extended families.