NERS NEWS — Surabaya — Nursing Profession Program students from the Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Airlangga conducted a public health education activity themed “Calm Soul, Clear Mind: Eliminate Negative Emotions with SEFT Tapping and Five-Finger Affirmation” in Puri Anggrek Ward at Rumah Sakit Menur on Sunday, June 14, 2026. This activity aimed to provide education and self-management skills training for patients with mental disorders in managing negative emotions through complementary therapy approaches.
The health education session was attended by 11 inpatients, consisting of 6 men and 5 women, and was conducted from 3:15 PM until completion. Although the session started 15 minutes later than scheduled, all activities were completed according to the allocated time. The materials presented included an introduction to Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) and Five-Finger Hypnosis, the benefits of both techniques for mental health, and hands-on practice guided by facilitators. The methods used included interactive lectures, demonstrations, and discussions, supported by leaflets, posters, and relaxing music.
This activity, initiated by Group 1 Puri Anggrek, was part of the professional psychiatric nursing clinical practice under the academic supervision of Prof. Dr. Ah. Yusuf S., S.Kp., M.Kes and Dr. Rizki Fitriyasari PK, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep., as well as clinical supervisor Lingling Marida Palupi, S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep. The education session aimed to equip patients with adaptive coping skills in dealing with anxiety, fear, and emotional distress experienced during treatment, thereby supporting a holistic mental health recovery process. This activity also aligns with efforts to support the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being and Goal 4: Quality Education.
Speakers from the organizing team stated that participants showed good enthusiasm, with two participants able to follow the entire relaxation instructions until the end of the session. The interactive discussion session also provided space for participants to ask questions and share experiences related to the negative emotions they experienced. All participants expressed willingness to practice SEFT and Five-Finger Hypnosis independently as part of their emotional management strategies in daily life.
This health education activity is expected to positively impact the quality of life of patients with mental disorders by strengthening individual capacity to manage emotions adaptively. Moving forward, collaboration between educational institutions and mental hospitals should continue to be strengthened to expand access to evidence-based mental health education, while also implementing the role of professional nurses in supporting the transformation of mental health services in Indonesia and achieving SDG targets.
Writer: Group 1 Puri Anggrek
