A IMPORTÂNCIA DO ACOLHIMENTO ESPIRITUAL EM TEMPOS DE COVID-19

Abstract

In times of great suffering due to the mass loss of human beings to an unknown, devastating disease that has no predefined whom to infect, another affliction as great as the loss itself is also experienced: this consternation refers to solitary mourning, in which the mourners are far from what would often be the expected encouragement, such as the welcome and the last goodbye. Assuming that human and spiritual care is necessary at the time a pandemic is experienced, the aim of this study is to highlight the importance of spiritual and/or religious care to support family members who have lost a loved one as a result of Covid-19. The methodology used is the literature review. It was evident that the pandemic is a devastating event, causing great psychological distress, both for affected family members and patients, as well as for society in general. It is concluded that spiritual support is necessary for both the patient and the bereaved family member, given the pandemic moment, surrounded by great uncertainty and collective suffering.