Psychoeducation: Facing Challenges through Social Support as A Foundation for Self-efficacy and Family Wellbeing of Children with Disabilities in Piyungan

Abstract

Families of children with special needs have more complex problems including care, negative stigma from the community, and lack of concern from related parties. For this reason, families of children with special needs require something that supports them to be more self-confident as well as in the community. They need to have knowledge that can support the welfare of society in various timelines. One of these activities is Psychoeducation. Participants in this activity were 9 people consisting of children with special needs and families of children with special needs (ABK). Based on the activities that have been carried out, it can be concluded that this psychoeducation activity has succeeded in increasing parents' understanding of the importance of accepting the condition of children with special needs.