Implementing the Emotional Openness Model through Inclusive Staging: A Therapeutic Approach for Children with Disabilities

Introduction: This study explores the utilization of the emotional openness model through the inclusion stage as an innovative therapeutic approach to enhance emotional expression in children with disabilities. This therapeutic approach is designed to provide a platform for emotional expression and...

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Main Author: Monita Precillia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universitas Airlangga 2025-05-01
Series:Jurnal Psikiatri Surabaya
Online Access:https://e-journal.unair.ac.id/JPS/article/view/54522
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description Introduction: This study explores the utilization of the emotional openness model through the inclusion stage as an innovative therapeutic approach to enhance emotional expression in children with disabilities. This therapeutic approach is designed to provide a platform for emotional expression and social interaction through the performance “I Love the Sea.” Methods: include participatory observation, interviews, and analysis to assess the impact of the stage therapy program on the emotional openness of the children. Results: indicate significant improvements in positive emotional expression, enhanced interpersonal communication skills, and increased self-confidence among the participants. The study demonstrates that the inclusion stage approach serves as a therapeutic medium, creating a space for children with disabilities to express themselves creatively and foster more open social relationships. Conclusion: the implementation of the emotional openness model through the inclusion stage offers an innovative and inclusive solution to strengthen the emotional aspects of children with disabilities, supporting active interaction and enhancing their social integration.
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spelling doaj-art-4e53e0f7718a4b83a0c0772833717b842025-08-20T02:56:55ZengUniversitas AirlanggaJurnal Psikiatri Surabaya2355-24092716-358X2025-05-0114191952684Implementing the Emotional Openness Model through Inclusive Staging: A Therapeutic Approach for Children with DisabilitiesMonita Precillia0https://orcid.org/0009-0002-3560-5600Faculty of Performing Arts, Indonesian Institute of Arts and Culture Bandung, BandungIntroduction: This study explores the utilization of the emotional openness model through the inclusion stage as an innovative therapeutic approach to enhance emotional expression in children with disabilities. This therapeutic approach is designed to provide a platform for emotional expression and social interaction through the performance “I Love the Sea.” Methods: include participatory observation, interviews, and analysis to assess the impact of the stage therapy program on the emotional openness of the children. Results: indicate significant improvements in positive emotional expression, enhanced interpersonal communication skills, and increased self-confidence among the participants. The study demonstrates that the inclusion stage approach serves as a therapeutic medium, creating a space for children with disabilities to express themselves creatively and foster more open social relationships. Conclusion: the implementation of the emotional openness model through the inclusion stage offers an innovative and inclusive solution to strengthen the emotional aspects of children with disabilities, supporting active interaction and enhancing their social integration.https://e-journal.unair.ac.id/JPS/article/view/54522
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Implementing the Emotional Openness Model through Inclusive Staging: A Therapeutic Approach for Children with Disabilities
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title Implementing the Emotional Openness Model through Inclusive Staging: A Therapeutic Approach for Children with Disabilities
title_full Implementing the Emotional Openness Model through Inclusive Staging: A Therapeutic Approach for Children with Disabilities
title_fullStr Implementing the Emotional Openness Model through Inclusive Staging: A Therapeutic Approach for Children with Disabilities
title_full_unstemmed Implementing the Emotional Openness Model through Inclusive Staging: A Therapeutic Approach for Children with Disabilities
title_short Implementing the Emotional Openness Model through Inclusive Staging: A Therapeutic Approach for Children with Disabilities
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