Empathy Communication through Psychosocial Support for Natural Disaster Survivors in Cianjur Regency

Astri Dwi Andriani; Dody Faraitody Teguh; Asep Deden Rahmat; Lydia Indira; Erry Indrani

doi:10.35568/abdimas.v7i1.3641

Authors

Astri Dwi Andriani Faculty of Communication Sciences, Putra Indonesia University
Dody Faraitody Teguh Faculty of Economics, Putra Indonesia University, Cianjur, Indonesia
Asep Deden Rahmat Faculty of Engineering, Putra Indonesia University, Cianjur, Indonesia
Lydia Indira Faculty of Psychology, Jayabaya University, Jakarta, Indonesia
Erry Indrani Faculty of Psychology, Jayabaya University, Jakarta, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35568/abdimas.v7i1.3641

Keywords:

Empathy Communication, Psychosocial, Earthquake, Cianjur

Abstract

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.6 occurred in Cianjur Regency. Not only having a physical impact, the earthquake that occurred in Cianjur also resulted in deep sorrow for the people of Cianjur. When conducting field surveys and observations, it was found that there was a crisis in Cianjur Regency. Responding to this, the PKM team at Putra Indonesia University and Jayabaya University carried out psychosocial support activities in four location areas consisting of Babakan Village, Sarongge Village, Kuta Village, and PasirChina Village. For psychosocial support to run well and smoothly, an appropriate communication strategy is needed. One of the communication strategies implemented by the PKM team with the survivors of the Cianjur disaster is empathetic communication. Empathic communication attitudes implemented include active listening, egalitarian, caring, eye contact, smiles, touches, and gentle words. The psychosocial support provided by the PKM team from Putra Indonesia University and Jayabaya University is hoped to be a means for residents and children to deal with stress and form resilience (ability to rise) which will become an asset when they face challenges in life in the future.

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