Suicide Grief Support Group

Name: Suicide Grief Support Group
Start: 2025-09-22T16:00:00-05:00
Location: 3835 W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702-5913, United States

Schedule

Mon, 22 Sep, 2025 at 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

3835 W 9th St, Waterloo, IA 50702-5913, United States | Waterloo, IA

While the group is provided at no charge, registration is required.
Please complete visit https://catholiccharitiesdubuque.org/suicide-grief-support-group, or call 319-340-4309 for more information.
What: When A Loved One Dies By Suicide - a grief support group for those who have experienced suicide loss
Based on the book, When A Loved One Dies By Suicide: Comfort, Hope, and Healing for Grieving Catholics, which was written by and for Catholics who have experienced suicide loss. (Created by Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries, Association for Mental Health Ministers, and Ave Maria Press)
When: A series of eight Mondays, beginning on September 22, from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Where: Catholic Charities Waterloo Regional Office
Who: Facilitated by Julianne Klesel, LISW, Catholic Charities Therapist with more than 25 years working in the mental health field
Topics addressed include:
receiving solace, hope, and healing through the rich traditions and teachings of the Catholic Church
engaging in prayers of comfort and encouragement
sharing your story, if and when you are ready to do so
understanding the nature of psychological pain
exploring opportunities for growth and invitations to loving service
Who is this resource for?
Though this resource is intended primarily for those who have lost loved ones to suicide, others may find it helpful and informative. Suicide and mental health challenges impact countless communities, and we are all called to the ministry of accompaniment. Listening to stories of suicide loss can cultivate greater compassion within us and prepare us to encounter suffering with grace.