APPLICATION OF MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING IN ACEH CULTURE

Abstract

This study explores the potential of Acehnese local wisdom in the context of multicultural counseling. By focusing on Aceh's cultural and religious diversity, the study aims to strengthen cultural identity and build a harmonious and inclusive society. By analyzing the values, norms, and traditions of Acehnese local wisdom, this research highlights the importance of understanding and respecting these values in counseling practice. The research method used is a literature study by critically analyzing various scientific articles and previous research. The results show that Acehnese local wisdom, such as the value of kinship, gotong royong, and consensus deliberation, can be a valuable resource in multicultural counseling. The integration of Acehnese local wisdom in multicultural counseling can increase the effectiveness of counseling services for counselees from various cultural backgrounds. The implication of implementing Acehnese multicultural counseling is that counselors need to pay attention to and integrate local wisdom values in multicultural counseling practices to strengthen relationships with counselees and facilitate a deeper understanding of cultural differences.