August 20, 2025

How Therapy & Support Groups Help Heal After Suicide Loss

30 minutes

This episode dives into the transformative power of therapy and support groups when navigating the grief of suicide loss or surviving a suicide attempt. Hosts Lisa Sugarman and Gretchen Schoser open up about their personal experiences and highlight the safe, accessible mental health resources that help us keep moving forward—even on our hardest days.

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📖 Episode Summary

In this raw and compassionate conversation, Lisa and Gretchen open up about the vital roles therapy and support groups have played in their healing journeys. They discuss how community spaces like SafePlace and online support networks are life-changing for those navigating the complex, isolating grief of suicide loss or the aftermath of an attempt. With humor, honesty, and wisdom, they offer listeners hope and guidance for finding the help they deserve.

🧠 Lessons Learned

Suicide loss and suicide attempt grief are complex and uniquely isolating.

Therapy and support groups offer more than healing—they provide safety, validation, and community.

You don’t need to talk to benefit; just being in the room can be transformational.

Free and low-cost mental health resources exist and are accessible online and in person.

Support is self-care, and healing starts when you allow yourself to receive it.

⏱️ Episode Chapters

00:00 – Sponsored by TheHelpHUB + Trigger Warning

01:20 – Why Suicide Grief Hits Differently

03:00 – Finding Community in Support Groups

07:00 – The Power of Talking It Out

10:50 – How Therapy Changes the Game

13:00 – Breaking the Stigma: Living with the Truth

16:15 – What Support Feels Like for Suicide Attempt Survivors

19:10 – Therapy as Radical Self-Care

22:30 – Accessing Free & Affordable Mental Health Support

26:00 – What to Expect from Your First Therapy Session

28:00 – Group Support: Healing Through Shared Stories

30:00 – Final Reflections & Hope for the Healing Journey

📚 Resources for Mental Health & Support

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