Participation in bereavement groups during societal crises: practical engagement and psychological experiences

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Interviews uncover preferences for in-person bereavement groups, suggesting effective adaptations for societal crises.

Participants expressed a strong preference for in-person bereavement groups to mitigate feelings of isolation, which boosted their emotional well-being.
Supportive storytelling emerged as crucial for both personal healing and communal support, particularly emphasized during the pandemic.
Semi-structured interviews revealed the importance of counsellors in creatively facilitating outdoor meetings to enhance group engagement.
Increased support from healthcare providers has the potential to minimize prolonged grief among participants navigating loss.

Ulla Näppä (2025) studied this question.

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