Self-Acceptance of Parents of Children with Cancer through Reality Counseling
Abstract
Abstrak: Cancer in children not only affects the child's physical condition, but also places great psychological pressure on parents. Parents often experience feelings of guilt, difficulty controlling their emotions, and neglecting their responsibilities. This study aims to describe the self-acceptance of parents who have children with cancer and analyze the implementation of reality counseling in shaping that self-acceptance. The research method used was qualitative with a case study approach. Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation of parents and counselors at a cancer foundation in Semarang, and analyzed using data reduction, data display, and verification models. The results showed that most parents still had difficulty accepting their child's condition, characterized by feelings of guilt, despair, and low self-esteem. Through regular reality counseling, parents are helped to focus more on present behavior so that they can control their emotions, build positive social interactions, and accept their child's condition as part of destiny. The conclusion of this study shows that reality counseling is effective in increasing the self-acceptance of parents of children with cancer, although the results vary according to the conditions of each individual.
Keywords: Self-acceptance, Parents of Children with Cancer, Reality Counseling.
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