Suicide Loss Survivors
A therapeutic group for adults grieving the loss of a person from suicide
What
Suicide Loss Survivors is an eight-week therapeutic group for adults grieving the devastating loss of a loved one to suicide. Group therapy is a cost-effective and evidence-based intervention that can allow participants to openly express their emotions, share their stories, and find comfort in the non-judgmental presence of others who have walked a similar path.
Through various therapeutic techniques, we explore the complex emotions associated with suicide loss, help participants navigate conflicting grief emotions and own their story, and provide tools and coping strategies that empower individuals to honor their experience.
In this group, we honor the unique journey of each participant, recognizing that grief is a deeply personal experience. We foster a sense of belonging and understanding, allowing individuals to find solace in the shared experiences of others, while also acknowledging and respecting their individual grief processes.
Above all, our therapeutic grief group is a place of hope, resilience, and growth. Whether you are newly bereaved or have been carrying the weight of suicide loss for some time, we extend a warm invitation to join us for Suicide Loss Survivors.
Suicide Loss Survivors meets one night a week (Thursdays) for eight consecutive weeks from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Group members are pre-screened by the therapist, and it is a "closed group," meaning we will start and finish with the same members; new members are not allowed to join mid-group. It is therefore an eight-week commitment. Be assured that the group will be a warm, accepting environment where participants feel safe and comfortable.
When
Groups run for eight consecutive Thursdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Contact Gen to learn when the next group begins.
Attending every session is necessary for group cohesiveness and personal growth.
Where
Counseling Solutions of the Ozarks
1630 S. Enterprise Avenue
Springfield, MO 65804
Fees
Although group therapy is just as powerful as individual therapy, the cost is much lower. The eight-week experience is $35 per session for a total of $280. Half ($140) is due at registration to secure a spot; the remainder is due at the beginning of group.
Counselor
gEN NELSON (MS, LPC, NCC)
Genevieve (Gen) Nelson is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in grief work. She received both her psychology and counseling degrees from Missouri State University and now serves as adjunct faculty in the MSU’s counseling program. She is a previous member of both the Missouri School Counseling Association (MSCA) and the American School Counseling Association (ASCA) boards of directors. Nelson currently serves as the national on-site trainer for grief and loss for ASCA and offers trainings across the country both virtually and in-person.
Previously, Nelson worked as both a school counselor for nine years and a grief counselor for six years in the group and individual settings at Lost & Found Grief Center.
☎ CONTACT
417-766-3231