This counseling model stems from research under the Indonesian Collaborative Research scheme, led by Prof. Dr. M. Ramli, M.A. from Universitas Negeri Malang as the host institution, with UNS represented by Prof. Dr. Asrowi, M.Pd. as the first partner, and Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) Surabaya represented by Dr. Agus Budi Raharjo, S. Kom, M.Kom. as the second partner.

The research focuses on leveraging local cultural values to manage mental health in East and Central Java. In East Java, the cultural values of Madura were adopted, while in Central Java, the philosophical values of Suryomentaram served as the foundation. These values are integrated into a digital platform for implementation.

The hybrid event involved 140 participants, including research team members, BK lecturers, students, and alumni, both online and on-site.

Dr. Naharus Surur, M.Pd., Head of the BK Study Program, opened the event, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in mental health management within the BK field. He stated, “Developing a mental health counseling model that resonates well with students and teachers is crucial and deserves to be appreciated and further disseminated.”

Prof. Dr. M. Ramli, M.A., highlighted the core research ideas during the dissemination. “This research reflects our interest in utilizing Indonesia’s diverse cultures as variables to promote mental health. We incorporated the local cultures of Madura and Central Java, particularly the Suryomentaram philosophy, as the foundation for developing a counseling model. These will serve as pilot projects in these regions,” he explained.

Prof. Dr. Asrowi, M.Pd., elaborated on the cultural perspective in mental health, stating, “Culture influences mental health positively and negatively. By integrating cultural values into counseling, mental health can be effectively managed.”

Dr. Agus Budi Raharjo, S.Kom., M.Kom., highlighted the role of technology in providing digital platforms for school counseling services. “Although rooted in local cultural values, today’s students are more attuned to technology. Thus, an online counseling platform can allow them to assess their mental health, receive counseling, and plan follow-up actions,” he added.

In conclusion, Dr. Ribut Purwaningrum, M.Pd., presented the development of the Central Java culturally based mental health counseling model. “Our collaborative research employs Suryomentaram’s values as the philosophical foundation for developing a mental health counseling model to improve individual well-being in Central Java, particularly among school students. We hope this dissemination will introduce a culturally-based counseling model adaptable to schools, aligning with local cultural values and ensuring practicality and goal orientation,” she said.

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The welcoming ceremony was opened by Vice-Dean for Academic, Research, and Student Affairs FKIP UNS, Prof. Slamet Subiyantoro, who hoped that the program could provide a source of improvements for universities in the future. “This program is expected not only to develop partnership but also improvements for universities in the future,” Prof. Slamet stated. The ceremony was then officially opened by the Dean of FKIP UNS, Dr. Mardiyana, M.Si., who thanked the three visiting universities for coming to FKIP UNS. “It is a great pleasure for us that you could come to learn together, especially Unram and UBT that are still in one FKIP forum,” he stated.

The visit was divided into three different forums according to the topic of the visit by each visiting university. UBT discussed the implementation of Pre-school Environment (PLP), Unram discussed the collaboration in establishing Doctoral Program in Natural Science education, and UM discussed the benchmark between UNS and UM. The program was opened with sharing of FKIP UNS profile, organizational structure, the target of Key Performance Indicators (IKU) 2021-2024, faculty accreditation, programs certification plan, and FKIP contribution in the National Science Week (Pimnas) 2021 by Dr. Mardiyana. In this sharing, Dr. Mardiyana also shared his wish that all programs in FKIP UNS will have a professional assessment scheme so that all graduates will have a bachelor certificate, bachelor certificate supplement (SKPI), and professional certification.

Following the sharing from the Dean of FKIP UNS, UBT stated in the discussion forum that their visit aims to perform a comparative study in PLP implementation. The team was led by Winarno, S.Pd., M.Pd., and Ni Made Diah Padmi, S.Pd., M.Pd, and Riska Febriani, S.E., as members then participated in the Workshop in Evaluation on the Implementation of School Environment Introduction (PLP) held by UP2KT FKIP UNS in Building F FKIP UNS 3^rd floor Hall that was attended by partners school headmasters.

The Head of Doctoral Program in Natural Science Education UNS, Prof. Sulistyo Saputro, M.Si, Ph.D., continued the discussion on the opening of a similar program in Unram and collaboration between Unram and FKIP UNS with Prof. Agus Ramdani from Unram. In the discussion, Prof. Sulis shared the management of his Doctoral Program starting from the profile, faculty members, alumni, development plans, research track record, and the steps to achieve its vision to be an excellent program at the international level by 2024. These steps include inviting guest lecturers, conducting an international conference, and inviting visiting professors from other countries and Indonesia.

“Alhamdulillah, working towards 2024, some programs to achieve the vision to excel at the international level have been implemented well. This is proved by applicants in the Doctoral Program in Natural Science Education from abroad. Yesterday, I was contacted by International Office that there are applicants from abroad. It is a pride that UNS internationalization could increase the interest towards our program,” Prof. Sulis stated.

Responding to the sharing from Prof. Sulis, Prof. Agus as a representative from Unram shared his progress in the development of their new Doctoral Program. Unram had conducted an assessment on 16 November and had received a permit to open the program.

“After the assessment, there is a big homework regarding the facilities and infrastructure that need to be completed in the next two weeks. Frankly, we do not know that independent study facilities are the main requirement in the opening of this new program. Because UNS had received an operational permit earlier, we visit UNS to learn about the matter,” he explained.

The program was closed with a signing of collaboration agreement between FKIP UNS and Unram and the exchange of tokens of appreciation. Humas UNS

Reporter: Zalfaa Azalia Pursita
Editor: Dwi Hastuti

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