The Housewives Intrapersonal Communication Coaching for Strengthening The Family Resilience Nararia Hutama Putra (a*), Daddy Darmawan (a), Sri Kuswantono (a), Puji Hadiyanti (a), Fahtia Maharani (a), Joko Adi Saputra (a)
(a*) Community Education, Faculty of Edication, Universitas Negeri Jakarta
Jalan Rawamangun Muka, Jakarta Timur, Indonesia
*nararia_hp[at]unj.ac.id
Abstract
Housewives play a crucial role in maintaining the stability and resilience of the family, yet this vital role is often undervalued by society and other family members. This community service initiative is conducted as a response to the stigma faced by housewives, whose roles are frequently questioned, the persistence of patriarchal hegemony in Indonesian society, and the limited access to knowledge and education for women in rural areas. These factors create significant pressure on housewives, particularly due to their inability to express long-held feelings. This community service activity was conducted in Bulak Village, Jatibarang District, Indramayu, involving 20 members of the Family Welfare Empowerment (PKK). The objective was to help strengthen the family resilience through housewives by enhancing their intrapersonal communication skills. The initiative was carried out using the GROW Coaching Model, which is expected to improve basic intrapersonal communication skills. The activities included training, focused discussions, and group reflections to reinforce these skills. The outcome of this community service initiative provided initial insights into how housewives understand themselves. This was evident from the participants^ willingness to express various negative emotions and feelings that had been suppressed due to family circumstances. Additionally, the discussions helped to emphasize the importance of effectively managing emotions so that participants do not feel overwhelmed and can remain happy in fulfilling their roles within the family. Furthermore, the participants gained a deeper understanding that the quality of communication within the family is foundational to creating an empowered family. In conclusion, this community service initiative successfully contributed to the development of housewives^ intrapersonal communication skills, significantly strengthening family resilience and fostering better relationships within the family.
Keywords: Family Risilience, Grow Coaching Model, Intrapersonal Communication
