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The therapeutic communication process of counsellors with drug-addicted clients at Moelya Bangka mental rehabilitation

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Drugs in Indonesia are very concerning, especially on Bangka Island, which has a relatively high prevalence rate each year. This research focuses on the stages of therapeutic communication in the recovery of drug-addicted patients at Moelya Mental Rehabilitation in Bangka. The main objective of this study is to understand and describe how the therapeutic communication process of counselors with drug-addicted clients at the Moelya Mental Rehabilitation Foundation. Additionally, this research is expected to enhance knowledge and improve the quality of therapeutic communication between counselors and clients at Moelya Mental Rehabilitation in Bangka. This study uses a descriptive qualitative method with a snowball sampling technique. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and documentation. The research results show the presence of four phases in the therapeutic communication process, as well as comfort and trust between the counselor and the client. Counselors face several challenges regarding the openness of each client, which is one of the keys to the recovery process.

Source: BIS Health and Environmental Science

DOI: 10.31603/bishes.289

Authors: Aulia Septria Putri, Suciati Suciati

Institution: Muhammadiyah University of Yogyakarta

Language: English

Topic: Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Universitas Muhammadiyah Yogyakarta