Who
This group is open to adults who have lost a family member, partner, friend, colleague, or other loved one to suicide and are seeking support in their grief journey. Whether your loss occurred recently or years ago, you are welcome here. It is recommended that participants wait to join until 3 months after the loss occurred.
What
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, and the presence of a therapist specializing in suicide loss is a protective factor for the grieving person’s own mental health.
Each session combines compassionate discussion, emotional support, psychoeducation, and practical coping strategies. Participants are welcome to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable.
The group is designed to help members:
Healing becomes possible when grief is witnessed, understood, and supported. Through the guidance of a skilled therapist and the shared understanding of others who have experienced similar losses, participants can find connection, strength, and hope for the future.
When
The Fall 2026 group will meet every other Friday from 1:00 – 2:30 pm from September 11 – December 18, 2026. New group members are welcome to join quarterly.
Where
This group meets in person at Sentier Psychotherapy:
475 Cleveland Ave. N.
Suite 103
St. Paul, MN 55104
Located in the Merriam Park neighborhood of St. Paul, just north of I-94. Suite 103 is on the main level of the Ivy League Place, and our door is in the southwest corner of the building. A large parking lot is available outside our entrance.
Why
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. Group members will receive guidance and support in navigating and processing their grief from a therapist who specializes in suicide bereavement. Read more about group support as a specialized resource for suicide loss here.
This group offers a supportive environment where participants can:
How
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.
Group Facilitator
Fees
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.
| Future Groups | Dates |
|---|---|
Winter 2027 | TBD |
