Abstract:
This research aims to describe the forms of stress experienced by early childhood
students and to analyze the coping strategies implemented through Islamic
counseling guidance at RA TI Al Musthafawiyah. The study employs a qualitative
approach with a case study design, involving principals, teachers, parents, and
students as research subjects. Data were collected through observation,
interviews, and documentation, and then analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s
model, which includes data reduction, data display, and conclusion drawing.
The findings reveal that early childhood stress manifests in several forms, such as
excessive crying, aggressive behavior, withdrawal from peers, difficulty
concentrating, and feelings of anxiety and restlessness. To address these stress
conditions, the school implements Islamic-based coping strategies through
counseling practices. These strategies include habituation of prayer and dhikr,
storytelling with Islamic values, giving simple advice, affectionate approaches,
group Islamic activities, parental involvement in religious practices at home, and
individual Islamic counseling.
The implementation of these strategies has shown positive impacts, as children
become calmer, more focused, emotionally stable, and spiritually aware. The
study concludes that Islamic counseling guidance provides effective coping
strategies for managing stress in early childhood, integrating emotional
regulation with spiritual development. This emphasizes the importance of
collaboration among teachers, parents, and schools in fostering resilience in
children through Islamic values.
