Rise & Renew: Supporting Well-Being in Black Women After the Loss of a Loved One

This study is testing a new grief support program called Rise \& Renew (Remembering, Expressing, Navigating, Embracing, Witnessing) designed for Black women ages 40 and older who have experienced the loss of a close loved one, such as a spouse or significant other, parent, or child (including pregnancies). The program includes a weekend wellness retreat followed by 10 weeks of online group support. Participants will be randomly assigned to start weekly virtual sessions right away or after a 10-week delay. The study will help the investigators learn whether the program is helpful, easy to take part in, and meaningful for those who attend. The investigators believe that a culturally tailored program that focuses on healing, wellness, and community will improve emotional health, spiritual well-being, and resilience during the grief process.

NCT Number	NCT07009795
Lead Sponsor	Lillian Haley, PhD Collaborators: The Good Stewards Partnership
Conditions	Bereavement, Grief, Psychological Distress, Well Being
Enrollment	30 participants
Start Date	2025-05-20
Primary Completion	2026-05-19 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-05-19 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-02