NERS NEWS — Students of the Bachelor of Nursing Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga, conducted a mental health education program and Group Activity Therapy (TAK) entitled “Plane of Hope” at UPTD Liponsos Keputih Surabaya on June 4, 2026. The activity aimed to help clients recognize and appreciate themselves, improve their social interaction skills, and express hopes and positive feelings through the creative activity of folding origami airplanes. The program was implemented through lectures, demonstrations, therapeutic communication, and small-group facilitation, enabling participants to engage actively and comfortably. This activity was an implementation of the Self-Esteem Education Lesson Plan (SAP) and the “Plane of Hope” Group Activity Therapy Plan (SAK TAK) developed by Group A7 of the 2026 Wave 2 Clinical Nursing Practice (PKK) Program, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga.
The activity involved academic supervisor Dr. Rizki Fitryasari P. K., S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., clinical supervisor Shelvy Wildasari Salimuna, S.Kep., Ns., and students from Group A7 of the Wave 2 PKK Program, namely Diniyatus Sholikhah, Rindu Dian Sari Kencana, Enjelika Diveira Putri Awlia, Audy Puja Laras Santi, and Lusia Balum Sitokdana. Each member of Group A7 played a role in implementing the educational session and group activity therapy, serving as facilitators, moderator, master of ceremonies (MC), and Liaison Officer (LO TAK). The mental health education and TAK were conducted on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM in the waiting area of UPTD Liponsos Kalijudan. A total of 11 female clients of productive age who were calm and cooperative participated enthusiastically in the activities, from writing down their hopes to showcasing their completed origami airplanes.
The activity was motivated by the importance of addressing low self-esteem and social isolation among clients with mental health disorders, conditions that can lead to decreased self-confidence, social withdrawal, and reduced quality of life. Through the educational session and group activity therapy, participants were expected to develop self-acceptance, build healthy social relationships, and improve their self-confidence and overall quality of life. The program also supports Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 3: Good Health and Well-Being, particularly efforts to enhance mental health and well-being, as well as SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities through the empowerment of vulnerable groups within society. Overall, the activity was successfully conducted and demonstrated that educational approaches combined with creative group activities can serve as effective tools in supporting clients’ psychosocial recovery.
Writer: Diniyatus Sholikhah
