‘SENSE OF COHERENCE’ APPROACH TO UNDERSTAND HUMANITY’S RESPONSES TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND ADAPTING ROBERTS’ CRISIS INTERVENTION MODEL TO COUNSEL PATIENTS

Abstract

When facing a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic, the ‘Sense of Coherence’ (Antonovsky), which is a composite of Comprehension, Meaningfulness and Manageability, promotes mental wellness and ability to cope with the challenges. Misunderstanding due to false information, and personal beliefs and biases distort the people’s perceptions and their coping responses to the pandemic. Medical professionals have an important role and responsibility to foster the sense of coherence among their patients by adapting the 7-step crisis intervention strategy of Roberts and help them cope with the challenges.