Abstract: The death of a spouse can be extremely unbearable and even psychologically incapacitating. Widows face challenges that deeply affect their psychological wellbeing. The church has remained the best place for most widows in seeking consolation. This study investigated the influence of grief counselling on psychological wellbeing among widows at the Africa Inland Church, Nairobi Area Church Council, Kenya.
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Keyword; Grief Counseling, Psychological Wellbeing, Social Support, Widows, Church
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