The Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy Approach Through Religious Guidance In Overcoming Anxiety In Broken Home Children At Anni’mah Orphanage Cakung

The family is the primary place for children to grow and develop. However, it is undeniable that storms of life can also affect family life. Divorce is often considered an appropriate solution to end a household relationship that is no longer conducive. One of the consequences of the high divorce rate is the increasing number of children involved in broken homes. This family situation can make it difficult for children to adjust to the reality that their parents are no longer together and increases the risk of experiencing anxiety. One of the factors underlying the anxiety of children from broken homes is the irrational beliefs they hold. For children from broken homes, these beliefs may include the conviction that their parents must always be together and love each other, and that they themselves are worthless and unloved. Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) aims to correct irrational thought patterns by applying rational thinking that underlies their anxiety. Religious guidance can also be a source of strength and support for individuals experiencing anxiety by providing a broader perspective on life. This study aims to understand how REBT integrated with religious values can reduce anxiety in children from broken homes at the Anni’mah Orphanage. This research uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive analysis method. The results of this study indicate that religious guidance at the Anni’mah Orphanage effectively addresses the anxiety of broken home children, which is often triggered by irrational beliefs, by providing a better understanding of religious values.