Devotion: Jurnal Pengabdian Psikologi (ISSN: 2830-5698) is a scholarly journal dedicated to advancing Psychology as a scientific discipline, published by the Faculty of Psychology, Universitas Pancasila. To achieve this objective, Devotion: Jurnal Pengabdian Psikologi publishes scholarly articles on community engagement across various branches of psychology, including: Developmental and Clinical Psychology, Social and Cultural Psychology, Business Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Educational and School Psychology, as well as Psychometrics and Psychological Measurement. Published articles encompass community engagement activities conducted by faculty members, researchers, and psychology practitioners, which include: research outcomes from community service initiatives, development and application of science and technology derived from community service activities, conceptual frameworks or program implementations aimed at enhancing community participation in development, community empowerment, and the execution of community service programs. To ensure the scholarly quality of each published manuscript, all submissions undergo a rigorous peer review process conducted by the Editorial Board and peer reviewers.
Fakultas Psikologi Universitas Pancasila
Pengembangan Aspirasi Pendidikan Siswa dan Guru SMP Negeri 3 Tegalwaru di Lingkungan Kampung Ilmu
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Usaha Memutuskan Lingkaran Bullying : Psikoedukasi Pencegahan Bullying Mahasiswa Kesehatan Masyarakat
Psikoedukasi: Mengenali Child Maltreatment, Mencegah Bullying dan Penguatan Self-Regulation Remaja di PPA GMIT Maranatha
Workshop Gegar Budaya Akademik sebagai Strategi Peningkatan Kesiapan Mental Mahasiswa di Lingkungan Akademik Fakultas Kedokteran
Program Coping Mechanism untuk Mengelola Stres Akademik Siswa di Masa Pandemi COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have spread and is having an impact on educational institutions' learning processes, as well as producing numerous psychological pressures that are detrimental to students' academic welfare. Students are subjected to continuous stress, which, if not addressed promptly and correctly, can lead to worsening and potentially dangerous problems. Therefore, the coping mechanism program is thought to be capable of assisting students in developing and executing optimal stress management methods in all academic activities. From January to May 2021, students from Barana Toraja Utara Christian High School class X-XII participated in community service activities (PkM). The exercise took the form of coping mechanism training . The results of the activity imply that students can use academic activities to develop coping skills in order to reduce stress and increase excitement and aggression in studying.
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Teenagers live among the hustle bustle world, which makes them constantly have to think about anticipating problems and career in the future, to find solutions and solving problems in the past. These two conditions, added with the problem of their task to settle their identity often make adolescents stress, have relationship problems, experience certain psychological symptoms or disorders, and do not fully live in the moment. Mindfulness method is believed as a method that helps teen to live in the present. They can be fully focuses on what they are doing the moment, increase responsiveness and awareness while experiencing emotional distress This mindfulness method will be given in the webinar for Athalia High School students, consist of information and practical tips of mindfulness. The webinar will consist of two sessions, a conceptual introduction session on the theory and uses of mindfulness for adolescents and a mindfulness training session, with each session lasting 45 minutes. The question and answer session will conclude the webinar, followed by a survey of evaluation on the webinar.
Intervensi Perilaku untuk Mengurangi Gejala Kecemasan pada Lansia di Desa Mekarsari RW 12 Tambun Selatan
In general, Anxiety is characterized by worry, anxiety, fear, anxiety, restlessness, panic, and other uncomfortable feelings. If the elderly who experience anxiety, it will be declining health which influences financial, social and emotional. Behavior Intervention for this activity uses psychoeducation and relaxation exercise. Psychoeducation to explain anxiety disorder experienced by the elderly by using short lectures and discussion between participants. After that, participants begin relaxation exercises, to release muscle tension in each body. Participants in this activity were the elderly aged 60-65 years totaling five people. After being given psychoeducation, it was able to increase the knowledge of all participants about the symptoms and the factors causing anxiety. Through relaxation exercises, helping to practice when the symptoms of anxiety appear so that they become relaxed, more comfortable, less nervous, focused and confident. It can be concluded that the subjects who participated in this intervention had an increased understanding of the symptoms and factors causing anxiety. Skills for coping anxiety were also increased through the relaxation exercises provided.
Efektivitas Pelatihan Kompos dan Pemberian Kit Komposter pada Warga Perumahan Batan Indah Tangerang Selatan
This study aims to determine the effectiveness of training in home composting for residents in Batan Indah Tangerang housing estate. A total of 20 residents of the Batan Indah participated in the home composting training by BRIN (National Research and Innovation Agency). Only 12 residents participated to fill the training effectiveness questionnaire. The results show that although there are still obstacles to composting, home composting effectively increases other pro-environmental behaviors (spill-over behavior). After the training, there is an increase in the intensity of sorting waste behavior and a reduction in wastefulness. Home composting is still seen as an effective strategy to create a sustainable environment at the household level.
Layanan Psikologi Konseling BNPB Melalui Metode Psychological First Aid Secara Online pada Masa Pandemi COVID-19
One of handling the COVID-19 pandemic that carried out by BNPB is to form a volunteers of psychology, to provide psychological counseling services to communities those affected by the pandemic. Psychological counseling services are carried out online using the psychological first aid methods. This service is a form of community service that is carried out remotely through the Zoom Meeting. The advantage of it is that reaches more people throughout Indonesia, even for those who have never previously received counseling psychology services. One of the psychological counseling services is provided to a housewife who lives in Solo, while the counselor provides services from Jakarta. The service is provided in two meetings via Zoom Meeting with each meeting lasting 2 hours. After twice receiving psychological counseling services using the psychological first aid methods, especially training on grounding techniques when experiencing stress, the client felt much better. Although this counseling psychology service is provided remotely where there are some obstacles, it still has a positive impact on clients.
Program Pembekalan Materi Psikologi bagi Guru di Yayasan Transformasi Bagimu Negeri
Pendidik dan kompetensi pendidik merupakan hal yang krusial bagi proses pembelajaran. Pendidik dalam hal ini guru yang memiliki kompetensi dan juga pembekalan yang memadai akan membantu proses pengajaran berjalan dengan lebih baik. Kompetensi yang dimiliki oleh guru bisa didapat dari bidang keilmuan yang sudah dipelajari dalam perkuliahan, maupun dari pelatihan atau pembekalan bidang ilmu lain. Yayasan Transformasi Bagimu Negeri merupakan Yayasan yang terpanggil untuk memperlengkapi dan juga melakukan program pembinaan bagi guru-guru yang akan ditempatkan pada area 3T (tertinggal, terluar dan terpencil) dan sudah memasuki tahun ke-5. Pembekalan yang dimaksud berupa Teacher Transformation Center, dengan salah satu programnya yaitu pembekalan mengenai Psikologi Perkembangan, Psikologi Belajar dan integrasi antara iman Kristen dan ilmu Psikologi. Pembekalan dilakukan selama dua hari berturut-turut dengan menggunakan metode campuran antara pemberian materi konseptual dengan aktivitas bagi 17 orang peserta. Hasil evaluasi yang dilakukan menyebutkan bahwa pembekalan ini relevan dengan tugas yang akan mereka jalani sebagai guru. Pembicara juga dinilai menguasai topik, berinteraksi dengan peserta serta memberikan dorongan untuk melakukan aplikasi pembelajaran di masa yang akan datang.guru; pembekalan; pelatihan psikologi.
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Psikoedukasi Implementasi Pencegahan Bunuh Diri Remaja dalam Lingkup Keluarga
The importance of suicide problem in adolescent problem is becoming one of the cause of death in individuals aged 15 through 29, Therefore, a preventive measure is needed to prevent this problem, the focus of this community development program is family based intervention targeted to parents of 9th grade students in 1 Taman Public Middle School. Community development program was held through a workshop filled with materials and roleplay. Most of the participants have the interest in regards to the problem presented but have a lack of knowledge and skills in regards to suicide, this is presented through a less applicative answer during the roplay session. Therefore, it is necessary to have periodic training with the same topic.
Manajemen Stres: Pikiran Sehat, Komunikasi Sehat dengan Penerapan Mindfulness
Employee performance is often associated with work effectiveness, but if you look a step back, these two things stem from one thing, namely work stress. When employees experience stress at work, their performance will decrease. Likewise, their effectiveness at work will indirectly be affected and will ultimately have an impact on the company. There are various things that can make an employee experience stress at work, both from internal and external influences. For this reason, stress at work must be immediately followed up as a form of prevention against decreasing employee effectiveness at work. One of them is to apply stress management that can be done with the mindfulness method. When this method is applied, it is believed that it will reduce stress on employees not only in the work environment, but also in daily life. This method can make one's life more meaningful and happier so that it has an impact on one's mindset when dealing with a problem so that the welfare and mental health of employees will be able to improve. This improvement in conditions will provide many positive benefits for the company, and the individual itself of course.
Sharing Experience dalam Menyikapi Lingkungan Masyarakat pada Orang Tua di Pusat Layanan Disabilitas dan Pendidikan Inklusi Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan
Memiliki anak dengan gangguan autis akan menjadi sebuah tantangan yang besar bagi para orang tua. Kondisi anak yang lebih istimewa dibandingkan dengan anak lain menjadi sebuah cobaan bagi orang tua untuk menerima keadaan dan senantiasa bersabar serta bersandar kepada Allah Swt. Pelaksanaan pengabdian ini berdasarkan perspektif kualitatif fenomenologis yang bertujuan untuk dapat mengungkap dan mempelajari serta memahami suatu fenomena yang khas dan unik yang dialami individu. Metode sharing experience bisa digunakan oleh orang tua sebagai wadah untuk bertukar informasi, pengetahuan, pengalaman mereka dan bahkan bisa menjadi sebuah sarana untuk menghilangkan stres, berbagi strategi dalam merawat anak, serta bagaimana cara menghadapi lingkungan masyarakat. Sharing experience ini dilakukan bersama dengan dua orang tua atau lebih tepatnya dua orang ibu yang sedang menunggu anaknya. Sambil menunggu anaknya yang sedang diterapi, para orang tua biasanya menunggu diperpustakaan atau ruang tunggu sambil berbincang dengan orang tua lainnya. Berdasarkan kegiatan sharing experience yang telah dilakukan dapat ditarik kesimpulan bahwa kedua ibu tersebut memiliki cara yang berbeda dalam menyikapi orang-orang dilingkungan sekitar mereka. Perbedaan lingkungan tempat mereka tinggal bisa menjadi salah satu alasan mengapa mereka memiliki cara yang berbeda dalam menyikapi sesuatu.
Penggunaan Stiker Keselamatan dan Kesehatan Kerja (K3) sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Kecelakaan Kerja di Biro SDM Polda Kalimantan Selatan
The decline in occupational safety and health is a problem that occurs in the world of work. The number of work accidents that occur especially for employees who work in an environment that has a high risk of health and safety. Occupational safety and health in an organization is not only influenced by the system that has been implemented by the organization, but is also implemented by everyone's awareness of how to prevent it. The number of work accidents caused by a lack of knowledge about occupational safety and health (K3) and a non-conducive work environment. To overcome this problem, it is necessary to use K3 stickers in the work environment to prevent work accidents, especially in the Human Resources Bureau of the South Kalimantan Police. The purpose of holding this community service activity is to introduce the importance of occupational safety and health (K3) in the organization so that the staff of the South Kalimantan Police HR Bureau are aware of the importance of occupational safety and health (K3). The results of community service (PKM), concluded that the sticking of K3 stickers in the work room made the staff take the initiative to remove the power plug after use. Unlike before this PKM activity, many electrical plugs were found in the workspace that were still installed and not removed after use. Through this PKM activity, it is hoped that it will have a beneficial effect and educate the staff of the HR Bureau to always be careful about work safety.
Pelatihan Menyusun Program Bimbingan Layanan dan Konseling Berdasarkan Asesmen Kebutuhan Siswa pada Guru BK
Abstract: This community service activity throughout training has the aim to increase the ability of counseling teachers at SMA Penggerak in making Guidance and Counseling program based on an assessment of student needs to support the implementation of Kurikulum Merdeka. The implementation of the Kurikulum Merdeka, especially at SMA Penggerak has its own peculiarity because students can choose subject according to their interests with the guidance of a counseling teacher. This training was based on Experiential Learning Theory (ELT) approach for adult learner. The training involved facilitator whose selected persons through selection and had attended Technical Guidance. Most of facilitators were psychologist from all regions in Indonesia. The training is conducted online using Google Meet simultaneously for all counseling teachers of SMA Penggerak in 7 (seven) Provinces. Moreover, participants in this article came from 4 (four) provinces on the island of Sulawesi. The training was held for two days with a total of 10 JP (Lesson Hours). The training was attended by 20 participants. The results of the training showed that counseling teachers were able to design the Guidance and Counseling program based on an assessment of student needs and presented it at the end of the training.
Catoe Rimueng: Upaya Meningkatkan Kepercayaan Diri Anak dan Remaja melalui Seni Bertutur di Panti Asuhan Media Kasih
Self confidence is considered very important for the development of adolescents and children’s as it is one of the standard criteria for achiving individual social and emotional development. Adolescents and children’s who possess self-confidence will have a positive self-image and self-concept. On the other hand, adolescents and children with low self confidence will show doubtful behavior when completing tasks, do not dare to speak in a group activities without support, tend to withdraw and avoid participating in discussion, isolate themselves from their environment, and tend to be aggressive. Through catoe rimueng training and the art of speech activities, children’s in orphanage can enhance their self confidence. The objective of this community service is to boost the self confidence of the children at Media Kasih Orphanage in Banda Aceh City. The observation instrument used before and after the implementation of this community service is The Lautser Self Confidence Scale (2012). Based on the observation, there is an increase in children’s self confidence before and after the implementation. Thus, there is potential for program sustainability with defined product prototypes.
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Efektivitas Pelatihan Konseling untuk Pencari Kerja dengan Model Kirkpatrick
This counselling training activity aims to equip job introducers with counselling skills so they can do their role as counsellors for job seekers. The trainees are 180 introducers who are divided into 6 classes, so that each class has 30 participants. The implementation of the training is carried out for 2 days which is equivalent to 20 hours of training. The evaluation of the training program is carried out using level 2 evaluation based on Kirkpatrick evaluation method, which involves pre-training and post-training assessments. The results of this level 2 evaluation will explain whether this training is effective in terms of mastering the knowledge conveyed in the training. The evaluation results explained that 87% of participants increased their knowledge in counselling, 7% participants showed no difference in knowledge of counselling before and after the training program, 3% experienced a decrease in knowledge and 3% did not take the post-test. In order to improve the result of the training, it is recommended to reorganize the flow of the training program to ensure that the material covered is not too condensed within the two-day timeframe. It is suggested to extend the training duration to three days.
Pelatihan Mengelola Impostor Phenomenon pada Orang Muda Afiliasi Kolektif Menjadi Manusia
Impostor phenomenon is one of mental health issues which poses risk for an individual, especially in youths. Management of impostor phenomenon within youth is urgent to maintain their mental health. The problem of impostor phenomenon also found in Menjadi Manusia collective affiliated, in which the youth affiliated with this collective was identified experiencing impostor phenomenon. We conducted serial activities within a workshop to help these youth in managing impostor phenomenon. The workshop designed as psychoeducation and psychological intervention to equip the youth in understanding and managing impostor phenomenon. Participants’s feedback about the workshop suggests that it helped them to understand and manage impostor phenomenon. Results of this workshop serve as an initial suggestion on how to manage impostor phenomenon, particularly in Menjadi Manusia collective affiliated.
Layanan Psikoedukasi sebagai Upaya Pencegahan Perundungan di Sekolah Menengah Kejuruan
Cases of bullying in educational institutions and Islamic boarding schools are starting to occur. Educational institutions that should be safe places to build the student's character have been tarnished by the actions of some individuals due to cases of bullying. Not only do students experience anxiety as a result but also parents, teachers, and school principals. Therefore, preventive measures are needed so that bully can be minimized. The focus of this community service activity is to provide education about bullying aimed at class X, XI, and XII students of SMK 02 Islam 45 Ambulu Jember. Additionally, education is provided to stakeholders regarding efforts that can be undertaken to minimize the occurrence of bullying or when there are cases of bullying at school. The community service activities are carried out using the expository method, namely providing material and discussing with participants. This community service concludes that students enthusiastically participated in the activity until the end. Furthermore, an evaluation of psychoeducational activities was carry out through the Google Form, that inform the students understood the phenomenon of bullying after listening to explanations from the presenters.
Sharing is Caring sebagai Upaya Peningkatan Kualitas Hidup Pasien Gangguan Jiwa di RSKD Dadi Makassar
The lack of life support for patients with mental disorders is currently of great concern. Various parties are working together to help patients with mental disorders, both from the family and the hospital. However, what is found in reality is just a mere talk. However, it is important to realize that they simply need to be acknowledge, supported, and recognized like humans in general. This can be done by actively listening to stories or complaints from of ODGJ (Orang dengan gangguan Jiwa / people with mental disorder) patients to their improved quality of life. Sharing is caring is one of the activities aimed at providing life support to ODGJ patients. This activity is carried out by providing time for patients to share their stories, experiences, and complaints while in the Dadi Makassar hospital ward. The results of therapy indicate that this activity is effective for ODGJ patients in fostering the spirit of recovery and improving their quality of life.
Pelatihan Kelas Expressive Writing untuk Santriwati Ma’had Tahfidz Al-Qur’an Darul Falah di Selangor Malaysia
The ability to manage emotions is essential for students. This service activity aims to provide psychoeducation to Ma'had Tahfidz Al-Qur'an Darul Falah Selangor Malaysia female students by organizing Expressive writing classes. Three stages are carried out: preparation, implementation, and evaluation. The service program chosen for this service is the expressive writing class. The interview service results show that expressive writing can make Ma'had Tahfidz Al-Qur'an Darul Falah female students love themselves more, be happier, and increase learning motivation. This service program can continue to be carried out for students in other Islamic boarding schools.
Meditasi Mindfulness Guna Meningkatkan Mindfulness Siswa SMA Sebagai Cara Menjaga Kesehatan Mental
Difficulties and challenges in the lives of teenagers who are in the transition period to adulthood, if they are not equipped with good adaptability, will cause problems with teenagers' mental health. One of the factors that influences teenagers' mental health is a feeling of gratitude. Regarding this gratitude factor, an approach that can be used to increase feelings of gratitude in teenagers is a mindfulness approach. Mindfulness is considered suitable for high school students because mindfulness is something that is applied in everyday life. In this research, what we want to prove is the role of mindfulness meditation in increasing high school students' mindfulness. The research subjects consisted of 92 Atisa Dipamkara High School students in grades 10 and 11. The method used was a quantitative research method that used SPSS for the data processing program. The design used is quasi-experimental research, a one-group pre-test post-test design. The measuring instrument used is the Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale (MAAS), which has been adapted into Indonesian. The research results showed that there was a significant difference between before and after the mindfulness meditation training was given. Thus, the mindfulness meditation provided has been proven to significantly increase mindfulness in high school students.
Pelatihan Internalisasi Penguatan Peran Perempuan (Istri Pejabat) dalam Pembangunan Budaya Integritas
Corruption is a phenomenon that still occurs in Indonesia. This condition encourages concrete steps to be taken so that acts of corruption can be prevented, one of which is by involving the role of officials' wives in the government environment. It is considered important for wives to be involved in preventing and eradicating corruption because basically, wives have a big influence on the decisions taken by their husbands, who in this case are in office. Therefore it was held "Training of Internalization Strengthening The Role of Women (Wives of Government Officials) on Developing a Culture of Integrity". The training aims to internalize the nine core values of integrity, which are Jujur (honesty), Mandiri (independence), Tanggung jawab (responsibility), Berani (courage), Sederhana (simplicity), Peduli (care), Disiplin (discipline), Adil (fairness), and Kerja Keras (hard work), it’s called “Jumat Bersepeda KK”. The Integrity Training was delivered using experiential learning methods that were known to enhance the learning process through concrete experiences designed for individual or group activities. Through the execution of this training, it can be concluded that the aim of the training was achieved, as evidenced by the participants' ability to draw insights and their enthusiasm in asking questions during the training sessions. Further development of this program is by implementing pre-test and post-test measurements to assess the effectiveness of the training.
Pelatihan Keterampilan Psikologis untuk Pelatih KONI DIY
The activity of psychological skills training aims to equip the coaches of KONI DIY with psychological skills, enabling them to fulfill their roles as coaches for athletes. The training participants are 25 KONI DIY coaches, and the training was conducted over one day on July 29, 2023. Data were analyzed through pre-tests and post-tests, with the results indicating an improvement in understanding from a pre-test score of 9.840 to a post-test score of 10.320. However, statistical analysis revealed no significant difference between the two tests, with a Sig. value of 0.179 > 0.05. In contrast, the results of the participants' reaction evaluations showed a positive emotional impact, with average scores ranging from 3.68 to 4.36 in various aspects. These findings emphasize the importance of the training material. To achieve better training outcomes, efforts are needed to make the material more engaging, allocate more time, and provide more in-depth content. In conclusion, this psychological training activity has the potential to enhance communication between coaches and athletes, despite no significant changes in knowledge.
Pelatihan Kader Peer Counselor untuk Meningkatkan Kebermaknaan Hidup pada Tahanan Remaja Melalui Adaptasi Seni Hikayat Aceh
This article discusses the PERKUSI (Pengenalan, Pelatihan, dan Pembinaan Kader Peer Counselor, Ekstrakurikuler Seni Hikayat Aceh, dan Pembekalan Sistem Kepengurusan dalam Organisasi) program or Introduction, Training, and Coaching of Peer Counselor Cadres, Aceh Hikayat Extracurricular, and Organizational Management System Provision, aimed at improving the meaning of life of teenage prisoners at LPKA (Lembaga Pembinaan Khusus Anak / children’s prison) Grade II Banda Aceh. The program involves introducing, training, and coaching peer counselor cadres and Acehnese hikayat extracurricular activities, as well as providing organizational management skills. The program involves 49 teenage prisoners, but only 31 of them filled out pre-test and post-test questionnaires on the meaning of life. The results showed a 93% increase in the meaning of life of teenage prisoners. The program also successfully improved the knowledge and skills of teenage prisoners regarding peer counseling and Acehnese Hhkayat art. The program also successfully formed 10 peer counselor cadres selected based on discussions with partners, knowledges and skills from pre-test and post-test results, observations during activities, and a detention period of more than four months since the peer counselor organization was established. Therefore, the PERKUSI program can be an alternative solution to the problem of meaning of life on teenage prisoners at LPKA Kelas II Banda Aceh.
Pelatihan Reflective Thinking untuk Meningkatkan Kesadaran Orientasi Masa Depan Siswa SMAN 11 Pangkaje’ne Sulawesi Selatan
Adolescents are the next generation of the nation who will contribute greatly to the development of Indonesia’s human resources. The adolescent phase is an important stage to start forming a clear self-identity including in terms of future planning. However, adolescents often experience confusion regarding their future orientation, making it difficult to set goals and strategies to achieve the future. Although most of them have aspirations, it is less based on the ability to recognize themselves related to their strengths and weaknesses. According to the literature review, the reflective thinking method applied through reflection of experience is an important learning model. With this method, individuals can better recognize their potential based on the meaning of their past experiences. This training was conducted for two days on 24 - 25 May 2023 at SMA Negeri 11 Pangkaje'ne, with a total of 31 participants who were students of class XI. The results of this training show that the ability to think reflectively in interpreting experiences will help adolescents recognize their strengths and weaknesses, as well as their interests and talents. This can be a reference for them in setting future goals. A clear future direction can lead adolescents to set specific steps and strategies to achieve their goals. This will increase the chances for adolescents to get a decent job and have a career that suits their potential in the future.
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Kesadaran tentang Kesehatan Mental untuk Siswa dan Orang Tua Siswa di SMP X
Many factors contribute to adolescents’ mental health, from changes within themselves to the outside world, which make adolescents vulnerable to mental health problems. In recent years, mental health issues have also begun to become a concern for educational institutions, including X Junior High School. In the last two years, several students have mental problems that interfere with their daily and academic functioning. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out some kind of follow-up action to prevent the development of mental health problems among students. Psychoeducational activities with the aim of increasing knowledge and awareness regarding maintaining mental health are carried out and provided to students and parents of grades VII and VIII face-to-face (offline) in the school. The results of this psychoeducation activity are that both students and parents have begun to demonstrate mental health literacy, although it is not yet comprehensive. Students know practical ways to deal with unpleasant situations, so it would be good if there was more specific training regarding self-management skills. At the end of the session the parents came to the conclusion that what is needed is not only understanding children who are in their teenage years but also considering what forms of interaction and assistance are suitable and acceptable for children. In the future, similar activities are also needed for schools to create a supportive environment for adolescents.
Pelatihan Pencegahan Kekerasan Seksual pada Anak bagi Pengajar Pusat Pengembangan Anak Kabupaten Rote
Data on sexual violence againts children in NTT Province continues to increase yearly. Most cases of sexual violence against children occur at home and are commited by those closest to the child, often leaving the child feeling powerless to report the abuse. As a result, the sexual violence can persist for a long time. The challenges in uncovering the sexual violence experienced by children make it essential for adults around them to proactively engage in preventing such cases and to equip themselves with the skills to assist children who experience sexual violence. This community service aims to (1) increase knowledge regarding sexual violence for teachers at child development centers on Rote Island and (2) Provide skills in assisting children who are victims of sexual violence to teachers at child development centers on Rote Island. This community service activity was attended by 15 child development center teachers, 3 men and 12 women. The analysis showed an average increase in pre-test and post-test scores of 17.6 points. The mentoring skills of the participants also improved. This service activity produced several outcomes, such as leaflets on the issue of sexual violence, journal articles, online media publications, and videos of community service activities.
Meningkatkan Literasi Kesehatan Mental sebagai Upaya Deteksi Dini Gangguan Psikologis di Desa Setia Mekar, Bekasi
Based on geographic location, the village of Setia Mekar borders Bekasi City, which means that access to new information is easy to obtain. In fact, based on the result of the assessment carried out, there are still limitations to literacy within the community, especially in literacy that related to mental health. Therefore, the aim of this activity is to increase mental health literacy in the community of Setia Mekar Village. Individuals with good mental health literacy, can carry out early detection of psychological disorders. The method that used to increase mental health literacy is by providing psychoeducation in the village of Setia Mekar. Before the intervention is given, an assessment is first conducted to determine the appropriate psychoeducation method. The results obtained through this psychoeducation activity show that residents become more aware about psychological disorders, the characteristics or symptoms, casual factors, and treatment of psychological disorders themselves.
Program Edukasi Ketahanan Pangan dan Mengurangi Sampah pada Siswa SDN 01 Sawah Baru
This community service program is carried out for students at Elementary School 01 Sawah Baru who do not yet know about a sustainable environment. This program is carried out with the aim of shaping pro-environmental behavior, including understanding food security and reducing waste. Psychoeducation was carried out from August 2023 to March 2024 using lecture and action learning methods. To determine the level of students' understanding, a pre-test and post-test were carried out. The results of statistical calculations show that there are differences in students' knowledge and understanding after participating in psychoeducation. The psychoeducation carried out is effective, which is shown by changes in the understanding and behavior of students at SDN 01 Sawah Baru.