PENDEKATAN PASTORAL KONSELING DALAM MEMBANTU REMAJA MENGATASI STRICT PARENTS

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the pastoral counseling approach in assisting adolescents in dealing with strict parents. Adolescents experiencing strict parenting often face emotional pressure, internal conflict, and difficulty expressing themselves, thus requiring holistic guidance. This research uses a library research method, collecting and reviewing literature related to pastoral counseling, adolescent developmental psychology, and family dynamics. The findings indicate that pastoral counseling integrates psychological and spiritual approaches, emphasizing empathy, unconditional acceptance, moral reinforcement, and guidance based on biblical principles. Pastoral counselors serve as facilitators who assist adolescents in understanding their emotions, developing assertive communication skills, managing stress, and fostering mental resilience and spiritual maturity. Moreover, involving the family in the counseling process can strengthen harmonious relationships between parents and adolescents. Therefore, the pastoral counseling approach provides a holistic intervention that not only addresses psychological problems but also guides adolescents to grow emotionally, morally, and spiritually.