Abstract :
The research aimed to describe the implementation of initial counseling to counselors in carrying out individual counseling. The research method used descriptive in the form of survey research. Data collection tools used questionnaires and interviews. Data analysis used the percentage formula and rational analysis. The research population was 35 counselors from 23 public junior high schools and 2 private junior high schools in Kubu Raya Regency. The research sample used a total sampling technique so that the research sample was the entire population. Based on the results of the research, it was concluded that in general the counselors in carrying out initial counseling were in the moderate category with details: indicators of preparing the counselor, observing, and listening were in the good category; indicators of preparing the counselee and serving personally are in the medium category; and indicators of setting up context are in the low category. The results also showed that counselors do not understand counseling skills, limited counseling space, counselor self-development, and limited literature.
Keyword :
counselee; initial counselling; counselor