Sufi Counseling Approach to Strengthening Life Quality for Clients with Mental Disorders

Abstract

Mental disorders are problems that not only affect psychological conditions, but also reduce the quality of life of individuals in social, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Clinical medical approaches are often unable to touch the deepest inner side of people with mental disorders, so a holistic Sufi counseling approach is needed. This study aims to describe the application of Sufi counseling in improving the quality of life of clients with mental disorders at the Maunatul Mubarok Social Rehabilitation Center in Demak. The method used is qualitative with a case study approach, through data collection techniques in the form of interviews, observations, and documentation. The analysis was conducted using triangulation techniques to ensure data credibility. The results showed that Sufi counseling practices, which emphasize the process of tazkiyatun nafs (purification of the soul), zikr, and spiritual guidance, were able to foster inner peace, self-acceptance, and hope in the clients. This process has positive implications for improving the quality of life of clients, particularly in terms of emotional well-being, social relationships, and spirituality. Thus, Sufi counseling can be an effective and humanistic rehabilitation strategy in helping clients with mental disorders recover.