Terapi Kognitif Dengan Metode EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) Pada Penyesuaian Ibu Dengan Anak Autis
Abstract: Mothers who have
children with autism always have a problem in adjustment that causes mothers
stressed. The presence of children with autism in a family is certainly going
to affect the lives of entire families, including the mother. There should be
appropriate measures to solve the problem so that the role of mother in the
family is not disturbed.
Objective : The aim of this research is to conduct case studies on
cognitive therapy management using EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) in the
adjustment of mothers with autistic children.
Method : The study used a qualitative approach with case studies using
in-depth interview, action research and observation. The study used five
samples of partisipants who experienced problems of adjustment in Boyolali.
Result : Psychological problems or stress in mothers with autistic
children came from the lack of family support, economic problems, especially
for the cost of child care and education of autism, relationships with other
family members, child care difficulties and autism mothers‟ fears for the
future of children with autism. The stress responses felt by mothers with
autism children included confusion, anger, and sadness. Meanwhile, the physical
response to stress was indicated by palpitations, cold sweat, heavy and dizzy
head. The responses of mothers with autistic children aftercognitive therapy
with EFT methods included the mother's easy smile, increased eye contact,
feeling of not being alone in facing problems, feeling more spacious and quiet
and normal vital signs when measured.
Coclusion: Cognitive therapy with EFT to help mothers in eliminating
negative emotions in the adjustment of mothers with autistic children.
Penulis: Barkah Wulandari,
Meidiana Dwidiyanti
Kode Jurnal: jpkeperawatandd160141