Elia Firda Mufidah, Adi Atmoko, Muslihati Muslihati, M. Ramli, Fatimah Az Zahrah Zolkepla, Lutfi Isni Badiḧa
This study examines the effectiveness of group counseling using self-talk techniques in improving academic resilience among blind students. The research involved seven Grade IX students from SMPLB YPAB Surabaya who had visual impairments. Utilizing a quantitative experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test format, the findings demonstrate that the intervention significantly enhances students' academic resilience. The use of self-talk enables students to replace negative internal dialogue with positive affirmations, fostering self-confidence, emotional regulation, and problem-solving skills. Group counseling further provides a supportive social environment, encouraging peer interaction and shared experiences. The study highlights significant improvements in all dimensions of academic resilience, including self-adjustment, perseverance, intelligence in facing difficulties, and problem-solving abilities. These results underscore the importance of integrating self-talk techniques in counseling practices to empower blind students to overcome academic and social challenges, develop resilience, and enhance their educational outcomes. The findings suggest that self-talk strategies, when combined with group counseling, offer a practical and effective approach to addressing the unique needs of students with special needs, particularly in fostering academic resilience. © 2026 The Authors. Turkish Psychological Counseling and Guidance Journal is published by Turkish Psychological Counselling and Guidance Association, This is an article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License. As the original work is properly cited, reproduction in any medium is permitted.
State University of Malang, Malang, Indonesia; Regional Department of Education, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
