Vol. 8 No. 2 (2026): Bulletin of Counseling and Psychotherapy

All articles in this issue (25 articles) were written by collaborating authors from 7 countries (Indonesia, Nigeria, South Africa, Gambia, the United States of America, and Australia).

Published: 2026-06-01

Articles

Does Depression Influence Academic Stress Among University Students Through Anxiety?

Asriana Kibtiyah (Universitas Hasyim Asy'ari Jombang, Indonesia)

Yusuf Ahmed Muaz (Ahmadu Bello University Zaria Kaduna, Nigeria)

Ariga Barhordin (Universitas Hasyim Asy’ari Jombang, Indonesia)

Khoirul Umam (Universitas Hasyim Asy’ari Jombang, Indonesia)

Evita Widiyati (Universitas Hasyim Asy’ari Jombang, Indonesia)

Fita Mustafida (Universitas Islam Malang, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 296 Published: 2026-04-12 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081716000
Black South Africans’ Perceptions of Psychotherapy and Counselling

Daniel Letsoalo (University of South Africa, South Africa)

Slindokuhle Mathebula (University of South Africa, South Africa)
- PDF Article views: 237 Published: 2026-05-08 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081147000
Emotional Regulation Training Improves Psychological Well-Being and Marital Happiness Among Young Married Couples

Okky Naomi Sahupala (Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri Majene, Indonesia)

Masnaeni Ahmad (Politeknik Kesehatan Kementerian Kesehatan Mamuju, Indonesia)

Muhammad Jawneh (Islamic Online University, Gambia)
- PDF Article views: 281 Published: 2026-05-12 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081793000
Can Small Language Models Generate Therapist-Like Responses? A Lightweight Study of Therapist Imitation in Mental Health Support

Yifan Zhang (Teachers College, Columbia University, United States of America)

Zhongwen Zhou (University of California, Berkeley, United States of America)
- PDF Article views: 86 Published: 2026-06-30 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081913000
Sociodemographic Factors and Parental Verbal Abuse Among Indonesian Families

Susanti Niman (Institut Kesehatan Immanuel, Indonesia)

Tina Shinta Parulian (Universitas Santo Borromeus, Indonesia)

Febri Christian (Universitas Santo Borromeus, Indonesia)

Anni Sinaga (Institut Kesehatan Immanuel, Indonesia)

Ira Octavia Siagian (Institut Kesehatan Immanuel, Indonesia)

Timothy Rothhaar (Marquette University, United States of America)
- PDF Article views: 243 Published: 2026-05-16 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081860000
When AI Joins the Counseling Room: Students’ Trust, Disclosure, and Therapeutic Alliance in AI-Assisted Counseling

Neni Noviza (Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Fatah Palembang, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 400 Published: 2026-04-21 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081884000
The Influence of Survival-Safety Skills on Adolescents’ Involvement in Promiscuity and Premarital Sexual Behavior

Enik Nurkholidah (Universitas PGRI Yogyakarta, Indonesia)

Fauziah Fauziah (Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Indonesia)

Muhammad Naufal Luthfi (Universitas Sultan Ageng Tirtayasa, Indonesia)

Amara Arsyisyah Faradita (Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 165 Published: 2026-04-15 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081847000
Conflict Resolution Model: Strategies for Handling Verbal Violence in High School Students in Majene Regency

Hasbahuddin Hasbahuddin (Universitas Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia)

Uhwah Hasanah (Universitas Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia)

Evy Segarawaty Ampry (Universitas Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia)

Nur Fadhilah Umar (Universitas Negeri Makassar, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 186 Published: 2026-04-21 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081672000
Second Career Readiness After Retirement: Self-Efficacy, Positive Expectations, and Clear Goal Aspect

Muhammad Zulfikar (Universitas Jambi, Indonesia)

Muhammad Alridho Lubis (Universitas Jambi, Indonesia)

Nurhasanah Harahap (Universitas Jambi, Indonesia)

Berru Amalianita (Universitas Bengkulu, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 189 Published: 2026-04-22 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081719000
Group Guidance Gratitude Intervention Technique to Improve the Meaning of Life of Inclusive Students

Eka Sari Setianingsih (Universitas PGRI Semarang, Indonesia)

Arif Taufiq Dani Abdillah (Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 158 Published: 2026-04-26 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081815000
AI Chatbot Acceptance and Self-Disclosure among Guidance and Counseling Students: Testing the Technology Acceptance Model in Counselor Education

Venty Venty (Universitas PGRI Semarang, Indonesia)

Partono Partono (Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Agama Buddha (STIAB) Smaratungga, Indonesia)

Eka Sari Setianingsih (Universitas PGRI Semarang, Indonesia)

Ismah Ismah (Universitas PGRI Semarang, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 872 Published: 2026-05-01 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081902000
A Preliminary Evaluation of CBT-Based Group Counseling for Sexual Awareness Among Female Adolescents

Ika Ariyati (Universitas Ma'arif Lampung, Indonesia)

Nurul Aisyah (Universitas Ma'arif Lampung, Indonesia)

Aprezo Pardodi Maba (Universitas Ma'arif Lampung, Indonesia & The University of Queensland, Australia)

Hanimatul Fauziyah (Universitas Ma'arif Lampung, Indonesia)

Marensa Trihamidah (Universitas Ma'arif Lampung, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 190 Published: 2026-05-12 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081868000
Assistance and Mental Strengthening for Women and Child Victims of Sexual Violence through Picture Cards to Reduce Anxiety

Desy Ayu Ningrum (Universitas PTIQ Jakarta, Indonesia)

Aas Siti Sholichah (Universitas PTIQ Jakarta, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 138 Published: 2026-05-12 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081866000
The Impact of Perceived Social Support and Emotion Regulation on the Psychological Well-Being of Islamic Boarding School Teachers

Abdul Khodir (Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia)

Damajanti Kusuma Dewi (Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia)

Riza Noviana Khoirunnisa (Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 511 Published: 2026-05-17 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081894000
Islamic Family–Based Group Guidance and Counseling in Students’ Academic Decision-Making

Maslina Daulay (UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan, Indonesia)

Darwin Harahap (UIN Syekh Ali Hasan Ahmad Addary Padangsidimpuan, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 165 Published: 2026-05-22 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081733000
Developing Social Learning Theory–Based Counseling with Godril Dance Values to Reduce Negative Peer Influence in Students’ Qur'an Memorization

Muhammad Hasan Syaifuddin (Universitas PGRI Argopuro Jember, Indonesia)

Mudafiatun Isriyah (Universitas PGRI Argopuro Jember, Indonesia)

Dewi Masyitoh (Universitas PGRI Argopuro Jember, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 204 Published: 2026-05-25 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081859000
Does AI Dependency Hinder or Enhance Critical Thinking? Examining the Role of Self-Regulation

Firman Alamsyah Ario Buntaran (Universitas Mercu Buana, Indonesia)

Dhani Irmawan (Universitas Mercu Buana, Indonesia)

Ahmad Sabir (Universitas Mercu Buana, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 534 Published: 2026-05-29 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081616000
A Predictive Model of Adversity Quotient: The Contribution of Self-Efficacy and Social Support among Toraja Fresh Graduates

Yen Chorina (Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana, Indonesia)

Susana Prapunoto (Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana, Indonesia)

Sutarto Wijono (Universitas Kristen Satya Wacana, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 120 Published: 2026-06-14 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081835000
Emotion Regulation as an Adaptive Process in Multireligious Families: A Qualitative Study on Adolescents

Suci Lestari (UIN Raden Intan Lampung, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 73 Published: 2026-06-29 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081837000
Unveiling the Mechanisms of Dispositional Mindfulness and Mental Health: A Study of Secondary School Teachers in Palu, Indonesia

Dhevy Puswiartika (Universitas Tadulako, Indonesia)

Bau Ratu (Universitas Tadulako, Indonesia)

Dini Rakhmawati (Universitas PGRI Semarang, Indonesia)

Azam Arifyadi (Universitas Tadulako, Indonesia)

Munifah Munifah (Universitas Tadulako, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 58 Published: 2026-07-25 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026082035000
The Effectiveness of Self-Regulation Based Group Guidance in Reducing Students' Tendency Towards Excessive Digital Device Use

Firda Khoirotun Nisa (Universitas PGRI Semarang, Indonesia)

Chr. Argo Widiharto (Universitas PGRI Semarang, Indonesia)

Ellya Rakhmawati (Universitas PGRI Semarang, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 56 Published: 2026-08-01 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026082103000
Understanding Child Grooming and Preventive Strategies: Perspectives of Primary School Teachers and Parents

Heri Saptadi Ismanto (Universitas PGRI Semarang, Indonesia)

Ellya Rakhmawati (Universitas PGRI Semarang, Indonesia)

Wawan Priyanto (Universitas PGRI Semarang, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 20 Published: 2026-08-04 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026082076000

Artikel Dalam Bahasa Indonesia

Apakah Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Digital Efektif untuk Menurunkan Kecenderungan Bunuh Diri pada Gen Z?

Kamsih Astuti (Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta, Indonesia)

Sheilla Varadhila Peristianto (Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta, Indonesia)

Albert Yacobus Chandra (Universitas Mercu Buana Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 169 Published: 2026-05-27 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081838000
Hubungan Emotional Distress dengan Internet Gaming Disorder pada Mahasiswa

Leonora Mega Famella Sembiring (Universitas Surabaya, Indonesia)

Lina Natalya (Universitas Surabaya, Indonesia)

Nanik Nanik (Universitas Surabaya, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 102 Published: 2026-07-09 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026081948000
Efektivitas Bimbingan Kelompok Menggunakan Art Therapy dengan Teknik Menggambar untuk Mereduksi Perilaku Agresif

Rahmi Fratiwi (Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia)

Zadrian Ardi (Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia)

Nurfarhanah Nurfarhanah (Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia)

Miftahul Fikri (Universitas Negeri Padang, Indonesia)
- PDF Article views: 41 Published: 2026-07-23 DOI: https://doi.org/10.51214/002026082118000