This study seeks to measure the effect of the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Approach Module in Conflict Management of Guidance and Counseling Teachers of Secondary School. This module was developed based on the library study of Rational of Emotive Behavior Therapy Theory by Ellis (1995). The outcome of this library study has successfully developed Conflict Management Modules applied through eight (8) main sessions that comprise of 20 self-directed activities. Session 1: Ice Breaking, Session 2: Introduction to Conflict Management Module, Session 3: A - Event / C – Emotional Output, Session 4: B - Belief System, Session 5: A - Event / B – Belief System / C – Emotional Output, Session 6: Teaching About Dispute, Session 7: D - Argument / E - New Emotions and Session 8: Summary / Termination. Work stress is measured using the Occupational Stress Inventory Revised Edition (OSI-R) by Osipow (1998). The study result shows that the Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Approach Module in Conflict Management can increase the cognitive coping of Guidance and Counseling teachers in handling stress.
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