Recent research in Islamic counselling and psychology has explored spiritual strategies for family conflicts, but the experiential meaning of Sufi-based practices within counselling remains underexplored. Most existing studies describe Sufi ideas theoretically but rarely examine how counsellors and families experience these principles in tension, reconciliation, and relational adjustments. This study fills that gap by examining how specific Sufi values are embodied, interpreted, and applied in Islamic family counselling sessions. Using a hermeneutic-phenomenological approach inspired by van Manen, the research involved five Muslim counsellors and eight families, selected through purposive sampling from a community counselling network. Data collection included detailed interviews and ethically approved observations of counselling sessions during non-private moments. Analyses combined meaning-unit condensation with reflexive thematic analysis. Three experiential themes emerged: (1) inner readiness as an ethical foundation, where both counsellors and parents describe quieting the heart as essential for dialogue; (2) embodied spiritual regulation, with practices like dhikr helping to recalibrate emotional intensity and foster empathetic listening; and (3) relational deliberation, where Qur’an-guided reflection promotes more collaborative and less adversarial decision-making. These results offer a contextual understanding of how Sufi-inspired spirituality influences conflict resolution in Indonesian Muslim families. Further studies should explore these patterns in various settings and larger samples.
Parental acceptance is crucial for the development and well-being of children with cerebral palsy, yet it remains insufficiently studied within Muslim family settings. This research aims to examine the types of acceptance, the factors influencing them, and the challenges faced by Muslim parents of children with cerebral palsy in Padang, Indonesia, through the lens of family counselling. A qualitative case study approach was adopted, involving five parents of children with cerebral palsy at the Gadang Cerebral Palsy Foundation. Data collection involved in-depth face-to-face interviews and documentation, followed by thematic analysis. Findings showed that all five parents exhibited five main aspects of acceptance: (1) understanding children’s feelings, (2) recognising children’s rights, (3) understanding children’s expressions and desires, (4) respecting children’s differences, and (5) fulfilling children’s needs. Acceptance was mainly influenced by knowledge, personal experience, family support, and socioeconomic status, whereas hope and career considerations had less effect. Nonetheless, parents encountered significant challenges, such as parenting stress, limited social support, and difficulties in understanding their children’s physical, psychological, emotional, and communicative traits. These insights underscore the urgent necessity for structured family counselling programmes addressing parental stress and enhancing acceptance capacity among Muslim families caring for children with cerebral palsy.
Ki Hajar Dewantara is recognised as the Father of National Education and a National Hero of Indonesia. He established the Taman Siswa educational movement rooted in the principles of the Indonesian nation, aiming to enhance the dignity of the state and its people for the benefit of humanity globally. This qualitative research utilised a hermeneutic methodology to interpret Javanese literary traditions, particularly collections of Serat (manuscripts) and the aphoristic teachings of Ki Hajar Dewantara, and to express their meanings through systematic analysis. The researchers identified and developed the ideal traits of counsellors within the framework of Ki Hajar Dewantara’s philosophical framework. The findings demonstrate a clear, mutually supportive connection among the ideal qualities of counsellors, counselling communication techniques, and Ki Hajar Dewantara’s educational philosophy.
Digital transformation has significantly altered the manner in which students access and interpret career information, thereby increasing the relevance of digital literacy and career guidance for career planning at the secondary education level. This research investigates the relationships among digital literacy, career guidance, and the career-planning tendencies of senior high school students. A quantitative cross-sectional design was employed, involving 150 senior high school students in Baubau City, Indonesia, selected through convenience sampling. Data were collected utilizing a self-report instrument developed based on theoretical frameworks and tested for validity and reliability within this study. Data analysis was performed using multiple linear regression. The findings indicate that digital literacy and career guidance are positively and significantly correlated with students' career planning, both concurrently and independently, with the model accounting for 35.9% of the variance in career planning. These results suggest that students' career planning is linked to their ability to manage digital-based career information and the reflective support provided through school-based career guidance services. This study offers empirical evidence derived from the context of secondary education in Indonesia, demonstrating the relationship between digital literacy and career guidance in fostering students' career-planning orientation.
This study offers a systematic bibliometric analysis of global conflict resolution research published between 2000 and 2025. Its aim is to identify publication trends, leading countries and institutions, influential authors, productive journals, and thematic developments within the field, serving as guidance for studies in guidance and counselling. Using the PRISMA protocol, data were solely retrieved from the Scopus database, limited to peer-reviewed English-language journal articles. The final dataset was analysed using VOSviewer to map co-authorship networks, institutional collaborations, citation patterns, and keyword co-occurrence. The results reveal a steady increase in the number of conflict resolution publications, with the most significant growth occurring from 2020 to 2025. The United States emerged as the most prolific contributor, followed by Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, China, and Spain. Leading institutions such as the University of California, Utrecht University, Southwest University, Tel Aviv University, and Beijing Normal University demonstrate strong collaborative activity. Thematic mapping indicates a sustained research focus on interpersonal conflict, emotion regulation, communication, and peace education. This study provides a comprehensive overview of the structure and evolution of conflict resolution research and highlights opportunities for future investigation, particularly in education and counselling.
