The Value of Local Wisdom in Developing Indigenous Counseling

Abstract

The Value of Local Wisdom in Developing Indigenous Counseling. Objectives: This study aims to obtain a critical analysis of local culture-based counseling with a systematic review as a method. Method: This research uses an article search engine sourced from a database; spinger, sagepub and doaj. Literature review found 5 journals related to indigenous culture and cultural therapy with a qualitative approach. Based on the criteria of inclusion and exclusion as a material consideration in selecting articles. Finding: The results obtained indicate that culture provides an important meaning in the counseling process, because counseling is basically a cultural gathering. To understand culture, therapists need to understand what is normative in that cultural group. Conclusion: By understanding the cultural aspects of each individual, it is possible to design approaches that accommodate the power of culture with counseling theories that are adaptive to the culture in which counseling is practiced.

Implementasi Nilai-Nilai Kebudayaan Dalam Praktik Bimbingan Dan Konseling Di Indonesia [Implementation of Cultural Values in Guidance and Counseling Practices in Indonesia]

“…Dengan demikian, budaya tidak hanya mencakup dimensi historis, tetapi psikologis, struktural dan genetik. Dengan pemahaman tersebut akan memandu proses pemberian bantuan konseling yang efektif, tanpa pemahaman dan pengetahuan tentang kearifan lokal, sangat mungkin terjadi penolakan, karena dianggap bertentangan dengan budaya masyarakat setempat sehingga pelaksanaan bimbingan dan konseling tidak dapat berjalan dengan baik (Lestari et al, 2020). Hal tersebut juga didukung oleh pendapat dari Pederson, et al, (dalam Zamroni, 2019) yang menyatakan bahwa sebaik apapun keterampilan teknik konselor tidak akan efektif jika konselor tidak dapat memiliki rasa empati dan pemahaman terhadap budaya dalam praktik bimbingan dan konseling.…”