Sufistic Approach Psychotherapy As a Mental-Spiritual Development Effort
Ida Afidah, N. Sausan M. Soleh, Rodliyah Khuzai, Asep Ahmad Siddiq

Universitas Islam Bandung

Abstract

The pandemic has a real impact on the inhibition of various activities and the order of human life, both social, economic education and tourism. So that in the long term this situation can lead to mental and spiritual instability if not managed properly, such as stress, boredom, anger, anxiety, pessimism in facing life and others. This impact was felt by the participants of ^Sekolah Ibu^ as the guardian of the community in their area, especially in household resilience. To maintain mental-spiritual balance, an understanding and coaching effort is needed, so this study is entitled ^Psychotherapy with a Sufistic Approach as an Effort for Mental-Spiritual Development^. The method used in this study is descriptive-analytical-participatory method. There are 2 forms of this training program. First, knowledge for understanding, namely Sufistic psychotherapy insight material and mental coaching based on the Qur^an - al-hadith. Second, building mental health, namely practice sessions with dhikr through relaxation, meditation, e-mail, ecotherapy, earthing therapy, forest bathing and barefoot. The objectives of this training are: 1) They understand the scientific argumentation regarding dhikr as therapy for mental health and mental calm, so as to foster awareness/mainfulness. 2) In certain mental conditions/down, they can practice it so as to reduce pressure. The results of this coaching are expected to be able to contribute to the community in terms of mental health which is very much needed during this pandemic, especially in household resilience

Keywords: Mental Development, Spiritual, Psychotherapy, Sufism

Topic: Human Wellbeing in Islam