Between Ideality and Reality: An Analysis of The Challenges of Developing Cross-Cultural Counselor Competencies in The Context of Tepa Selira Values in Javanese Culture

Ika Tahafuzhul Falasiva; Bintang Dini Arsyta; Siti Fatimah Az-zahra; Destiani Putri Rahmayani; Nadila Rachma Septiawati

Authors

Ika Tahafuzhul Falasiva UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta
Bintang Dini Arsyta UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta
Siti Fatimah Az-zahra UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta
Destiani Putri Rahmayani UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta
Nadila Rachma Septiawati UIN Raden Mas Said Surakarta

Keywords:

Counselor, Cross-Cultural Competence, Javanese Culture, Tepa Selira

Abstract

Cross-cultural competence is an essential ability that counselors must possess in order to provide effective counseling services for clients from diverse cultural backgrounds. However, in practice, the development of this competence still faces various challenges, such as counselors' limited cultural understanding and the lack of integration of local cultural values in counselor education and training processes. This study aims to analyze the challenges in developing counselors' cross-cultural competence in the context of the true values within Javanese culture. This study employed a literature review method by examining various relevant scientific sources concerning counselors' cross-cultural competence and the value of tepa selira. The findings indicate that the value of tepa selira has strong relevance in supporting the development of counselors' cross-cultural competence because it embodies empathy, respect for others, and cultural sensitivity. The integration of tepa selira values can serve as a strategy to strengthen counselors' competence so that counseling services become more contextual, culturally sensitive, and responsive to clients' needs.

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