Spiritual Approach with a Muslim Female Student Dealing with Adultery Case

Abstract

This article discusses the approach used during the conduct of spiritual counseling sessions with a girl who struggle to break up with her boyfriend after having a sexual intercourse. Islamic Approach Spiritual is use because the issue presented by the client is very concerned with the practices and regulations of Islam. Using the approach of Ad-Din Cognitive Psychology, mind is an important element that can trigger the individual to act and change. Indeed naturally human instincts are good but desires (nafs) inside that prevents human from doing good deeds. Hearts (qalbu) act as a trigger whether to do good or evil. In the context of the client's case, the client already has the intention to change, but there is something that prevents the client from it. Counselor's role is to trigger the client’s insight through mind. Thus counselors use counseling techniques including confrontation to help the client in order to think. In addition, counselors also use religious elements by stressing (positive reinforcement) about the nature of God, Most Gracious, Most Merciful and Almighty accepts repentances. Client succeed achieving the aim of counseling session.