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DOI: 10.32806/jkpi.v7i2.1836
Submitted: 18-05-2026
Published: 30-05-2026

THE APPLICATION OF STRENGTHS-BASED COUNSELING TO ENHANCE THE RESILIENCE OF PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS

Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya
Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya
Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya
Universitas PGRI Adi Buana Surabaya
children with special needs, strength based counseling, resilience

Abstract

Families with children with special needs (ABK) face complex relationships among family members. This often becomes a stressor that impacts parental resilience. Resilience is a form of ability of parents with special needs to overcome difficulties or problems caused by the presence and condition of children with special needs. Strength-Based Counseling is a counseling approach that uses a positive psychology approach and emphasizes the strengths of an individual or group of people. Strength-based counseling is considered more appropriate for today's era, due to its practicality and emphasis on positive aspects. This research is a case study, with research methods including observation, and interviews. Resilience is a crucial aspect of an individual's life, especially for parents of children with special needs. This study demonstrates that through the application of strengths-based counseling, parents of children with special needs gain reinforcement in their protective factors, thereby increasing their resilience. The results indicate that the use of strengths-based counseling can make parents of children with special needs feel better understood, more confident, and receive help and support, thereby increasing their resilience.

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How to Cite

Hidayati, N., Idhartono, A. R., Rafikayati, A., & Rachmadtullah, R. (2026). THE APPLICATION OF STRENGTHS-BASED COUNSELING TO ENHANCE THE RESILIENCE OF PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. Jurnal Konseling Pendidikan Islam, 7(2). https://doi.org/10.32806/jkpi.v7i2.1836