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By  Barnabas Benjamin-Iorguma   Reading Time: 2 min read In March, we were introduced to Dr Kennedy Obohwemu’s Self-Comforting and Coping Theory (SCCT) and Scale (SCCS), lenses through which the world began to reimagine coping as something intimate, intentional, and inward. But while the theory gave us the blueprint, the next question naturally arose: Do we believe in the power of self-comforting? With this, Dr. Obohwemu offers his next gift to the field—The Self-Comforting Attitude Theory (SCAT) and Scale (SCAS).        Dr. Kennedy Oberhiri Obohwemu, PhD. Unlike existing measures that focus on how much people use coping strategies, the SCAS is a subtle probe into what we truly believe about those strategies. It was developed through rigorous theoretical mapping, expert review, and empirical testing; the SCAS is not merely a scale; it is a mirror. It shows us whether we trust the quiet rituals we perform: a moment of mindfulness, a whispered aff...

By  Barnabas Benjamin-Iorguma  Reading Time: 2 min read On March 18, 2025, the world witnessed the birth of a groundbreaking framework, the Self-Comforting and Coping Theory (SCCT). We never talk about our wounds, we bottle our stresses, we edit our feelings, and we hide our exhaustion with smiles. However, when the world becomes more chaotic and unstable, many people turn to soothing routines such as humming, singing, journaling, praying, drinking tea, or taking a walk away from the commotion. These little, intentional acts are more than just habits; they are self-comforting behaviours, and we have yet to find a tool that fully honours them.  The world revolves around meaning, interpretation, culture, values, and emotions. It is about the way we live, think, and interact. It is governed by principles of physics, chemistry, and biology, which can be measured, tested, and proven. When we are overwhelmed, we fall into a vacuum. A life worth living seeks significance. ...