Healing Strides
The Effectiveness of a Combined Grief Group Counseling and 5K Race Training Intervention on Grief-Related Symptoms
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20959014 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Elizabeth Bradley (0000-0002-4567-2543, Empire State University, corresponding author), Kelly Daugherty (0009-0007-1311-8015, Ministry for Health), Lisa Millis (Saratoga Hospital) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Pages | 302228261465211-302228261465211 |
| Publication date | 2026-06-28 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | OMEGA - Journal of Death and Dying (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0030-2228 • E-ISSN: 1541-3764 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00302228261465211 |
| PMID | 42366557 |
| OpenAlex | W7166562825 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 20 |
Grief is a widespread issue that negatively impacts millions of people each year, necessitating effective grief interventions. Both grief counseling and physical activity have demonstrated benefits for individuals experiencing grief. However, integrating these interventions creates a multidimensional approach that addresses the complexity of grief more holistically. Healing Strides builds upon this concept by combining structured grief counseling with 5K race training. The purpose of this research was to evaluate the impact of the Healing Strides combined grief group counseling and 5K race training intervention on women’s grief-related symptoms and overall well-being. Results post-intervention and at three-month follow-up demonstrated statistically significant increases in grief-related personal growth, coping strategies, and meaning reconstruction as well as statistically significant decreases in grief impairment. This research supports the development of programs that thoughtfully combine bereavement group support with structured physical activity training
Complicated grief · Coping (psychology) · Grief · Intervention (counseling) · Psychological intervention · Traumatic grief · Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health · Occupational Therapy Practice and Research · Resilience and Mental Health
Grief Counseling and Grief Therapy
What roles does physical activity play following the death of a parent as a young person? A qualitative investigation
Prospective study of beginner running groups
Effects of bereavement groups–a systematic review and meta-analysis
Positive and Negative Experiences from Grief Group Participation
The Grief Cycle
The integrated process model of loss and grief - An interprofessional understanding
The Grief and Meaning Reconstruction Inventory (GMRI)
Grief Impairment Scale
The Dual Process Model of Coping With Bereavement
| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |