Transforming anxiety into resilience: A case report on the implementation of “rapid counseling” with single-session music therapy to reduce thesis-related anxiety

Abstract

Objective: Thesis writing is considered a difficult task for many Indonesian students, often accompanied by anxiety, stress, depression, and panic. Students who experience academic anxiety will experience maladaptive cognitive, affective, psychological, and behavioral conditions. Currently, mental health counselors/psychologists/psychiatrists/therapists face increasing demands for rapid solutions, reflecting the instant expectation of developing times. Therefore, this study aimed to provide “Rapid Counseling” with single-session music therapy (RC-SSMT) as an intervention service. Method: A case report of a 20-year-old female student experiencing thesis-related anxiety was presented. Results: The result showed the effectiveness of implementing RC-SSMT in reducing the scales of anxiety about thesis. Significance of results: The application of RC-SSMT effectively reduced anxiety in young women, providing an alternative for mental health professionals working with client experiencing thesis-related anxiety.

Keywords

• Rapid counseling
• Single-session music therapy
• Academic anxiety