The development of a theory book and practice manual for solution focused brief therapy (SFBT) counseling

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Endang Pudjiastuti Sartinah, Budi Purwoko

2020 International Journal of Innovation, Creativity and Change Vol. 13 Issue 2 Article Cited by 1 Quartile

Abstract

This development research adapted the Borg and Gall's model (1983) with the primary objective to develop and test the effectiveness of the product. Products that were developed on this study, including (1) SFBT counselling theory books; (2) SFBT counselling practise manuals; and (3) SFBT counselling competency measurement instruments. The rationale for developing this product is based on several reasons including (1) empirically SFBT is effective in overcoming psychological problems; (2) SFBT can be used as an alternative method of counselling to overcome students' psychological problems; (3) School counsellors need to master SFBT counselling competencies adequately; and (4) the limited sources of theoretical reference books and SFBT counselling practice manuals that can be used as learning materials for increasing SFBT counselling competence. This study was done in three stages, which included pre-development, development, and post-development. The first year of research focused on pre-development and development. The post-development stage in the form of product effectiveness testing is carried out in the second year. The preliminary stage has been carried out in a preliminary study, in the form of a theory book content framework, a framework for the contents of the SFBT counselling practice manual, and the SFBT counselling competency instrument. At the development stage, the product has been developed and product validation by experts and users. Based on expert validation and user validation, it was concluded that the development research products which included SFBT theory books. SFBT practice manuals and evaluation instruments of SFBT training results met the acceptability criteria based on aspects of usefulness, accuracy, appropriateness, and appropriateness. © 2020 Primrose Hall Publishing Group.

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Masters in Guidance and Counseling, Universitas Negeri Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia