Application of Group Counseling Services for Emotional Regulation in Students from Broken Home Families: A Literature Study

Abstract

The family is the primary environment that shapes the emotional development of individuals. Disharmony in the family, as in the case of a broken home, can negatively impact the student's ability to regulate emotions, the manifestation of which is often seen in the form of difficulty managing anger, anxiety, and sadness. This study aims to systematically examine the application of group counseling services as an intervention to improve the ability to regulate emotions in students from broken homes through a literature review approach. The method used was a literature review of various scientific sources such as journals, books, and previous research relevant to the variables of group counseling, emotion regulation, and students from broken homes. The results of the study showed that group counseling provided a safe and supportive environment for students to share similar experiences, thereby reducing feelings of isolation. Through group dynamics, such as feedback, modeling, and interpersonal learning, students can learn and practice adaptive emotion regulation strategies. These interventions facilitate the development of coping skills, improve self-understanding, and build empathy, which collectively contribute to improved ability to effectively manage emotional turmoil. It was concluded that group counseling services are one of the potential and effective approaches to help students from broken home families in developing healthier emotional regulation