TRADISI KEDEWAN SEBAGAI TERAPI PADA GANGGUAN JIWA DI DESA SONGAK LOMBOK TIMUR

Kedewan is a unique tradition that contains many functions for the Songak people. As a tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation, of course it has a high sacred value. The sacredness of this council tradition is seen in all the processions that are carried out, both in preparation, implementation and the expected result. The function of implementing this council tradition lies in three substantial dimensions of human needs, namely 1) life safety, 2) health, and 3) life welfare. These three things will always be the reason why the council tradition is carried out by the Songak people. This paper will focus on the human need for health, especially mental health as one of the reasons for holding the council tradition. Using an ethnopsychological approach, this paper tries to explore aspects of psychotherapy in the council tradition. As a result, the council tradition can be classified as a form of cultural psychological therapy for the Songak community. This is because the traditional council ceremony, along with all its processes, is culturally proven to be able to heal those who are experiencing hysteria or trance disorders. Keywords: Kedewan Tradition, Therapy, trance disorders