- Masrukhin
- Tarbiyah Faculty, Sunan Kudus State Islamic University, Indonesia
The Covid-19 pandemic has ended and replaced with the New Normal period. However, the impact caused in the post-pandemic period has not yet ended in all aspects of life, especially the economic aspect. The process of adapting to the impact of the post-Covid-19 pandemic is not easy, requiring a variety of complex scientific disciplinary perspectives to be able to restore normal community life, especially in mental health. In this context, Sufistic psychoeducation is one of the relevant approaches to help people adapt to the conditions after the Covid-19 pandemic. This research aims to find out how the application of Sufistic psychoeducation is related to its principles, their ability to deal with stress and trauma, mental resilience, the effectiveness of the programme, and the role of religious communities in helping Indonesians overcome the psychological impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
This research method uses a qualitative approach with a case study design. This research involved the participation of people from various backgrounds, including vulnerable groups such as the elderly, people with disabilities, and people who have been economically affected by the pandemic. Data collection techniques included in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, and participatory observation. The research sample consisted of 100 purposively selected respondents. Data analysis techniques were carried out using thematic analysis techniques. The results of this study have found several findings, namely: (1). The application of Sufistic psychoeducation can help Indonesian people in overcoming the psychological impact of post-Covid-19 with a more holistic and spiritual approach, (2). Sufistic principles integrated into psychoeducation can help Indonesians adapt socially and mentally after the Covid-19 pandemic, (3). The understanding and application of Sufistic psychoeducation was found to vary between individuals and community groups influenced by factors such as education level, cultural background, and personal experience that can affect how individuals accept and internalise Sufistic values, (4). Overall, Sufistic psychoeducation methods with psychological and spiritual approaches focussing on increasing calmness, self-acceptance and connection with God showed significant potential in improving the mental and emotional resilience of Indonesians affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, (5). Several challenges were found in integrating Sufistic psychoeducation into post-Covid-19 adaptation programmes in Indonesian communities, (6). Religious communities have a significant role and are effective partners in supporting the Sufistic psychoeducation process for the psychological recovery of post-Covid-19 communities.