Finding Your Way Through The Wilderness of Grief Virtual Support Group for Mothers Who Lost a Teenager to Suicide or Substance Use

A pre-registration phone call is required. Please email Madi at [email protected] to set up a date and time to connect over the phone.

Losing a teenager to suicide or substance use is an unimaginable trauma, and the pain can be incredibly complex. If you’ve experienced this loss, you may be navigating a difficult grief journey filled with emotions like shame, guilt, anger, blame, shock, and isolation—feelings that can be overwhelming to process. This group is open to Mothers grieving the loss a child under the age of 18 to suicide or substance use.

We recommend that individuals wait 5 to 6 months after their loss before joining this group.

The group will consist of 8 to 10 members, along with two facilitators. Each participant is working through their own challenging emotions, and our meetings provide a safe, intimate space to share your feelings and honor the memory of your loved one.

Sessions will be held virtually, guided by a Dr. Alan D. Wolfelt book. We can provide the link to purchase a book.

This support group meets every Thursday for 10 weeks via Zoom from 11am to 12:30pm MST (10am PST, 12 CST, 1pm EST). Sessions begin on January 23 and end on March 27. 

Session Dates: January 23, 30, February 6, 13, 20, 27 March 6, 13, 20, 27

This group allows members to:

• Share without judgment

• Connect with other loss survivors

• Learn more about grief including the 6 Needs Mourning and the 10 Touchstones by Dr. Alan Wolfelt Ph.D.

• Ideas on how to integrate the loss into their life

This group is facilitated by Marianne Gouveia and Sara Graf.

For New Members: It is $140 for the 10 sessions.

Fore Repeat Members: It is $70 for the 10 sessions.

Scholarships are available.