STRATEGI COPING STRESS PADA ANAK MELALUI BIMBINGAN KONSELING ISLAM DI RA TI AL MUSTHAFAWIYAH

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.