Question 1

Who can attend the Suicide Loss Bereavement Support Group?

Accepted Answer

This group is open to adult survivors of suicide loss who are age 25 years and older. The loss of a loved one needs to have taken place 3+ months prior to joining the group.

Question 2

What is the Suicide Loss Bereavement Support Group about?

Accepted Answer

The grief of losing a loved one to suicide creates intense feelings that are often hard to describe to someone that has not experienced a suicide loss. There is often more shock, a greater sense of injustice, guilt, and blame, and a heightened sense of helplessness for people who lose a person to suicide. All of these factors can complicate the healing process for survivors. Peer support can be a critical component for many in navigating this journey to healing.

Question 3

When does the Suicide Loss Bereavement Support Group meet?

Accepted Answer

This group meets every other Saturday from 9:00 – 10:30am. New members can join quarterly. The next group will meet on May 31, June 14, June 28, July 12, August 2, and August 16.

Question 4

Where does the Suicide Loss Bereavement Support Group meet?

Accepted Answer

This group meets in person at Sentier Psychotherapy, 670 Cleveland Ave. S. St. Paul, MN 55116.

Question 5

Why should I join the Suicide Loss Bereavement Support Group?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of this group is to provide a space for survivors of suicide loss to connect with other survivors of this specific type of loss. Survivors will receive guidance and support from a therapist in navigating and processing their grief.

Question 6

How do I join the Suicide Loss Bereavement Support Group?

Accepted Answer

Please email Sarah Souder Johnson at sjohnson@sentiertherapy.com or call 763.913.8261 to learn more and schedule an intake session. Intake session must be completed one week prior to group starting.

Question 7

Who facilitates the Suicide Loss Bereavement Support Group?

Accepted Answer

The group is facilitated by Becky Lawyer, MA, LPCC (MN), LPC (WI).

Question 8

What are the fees for the Suicide Loss Bereavement Support Group?

Accepted Answer

Group cost is $50 for the required screening and per group session. Sliding fee available, inquire with therapist as needed. Superbills are provided for all group members and are particularly helpful for those who would like to submit to HSA, flex accounts, or insurance providers for out-of-network reimbursement. Therapist may be able to submit out-of-network insurance claims if requested following payment.

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