Presented by Rev. Marshall K Hammer, Facilitator for Survivors of Suicide Loss and Founder of Reiki for Today & Befriend Your Grief.
I’ve worked in therapeutic and healing spaces for more than a decade, and for 5 of those years, I facilitated groups for Survivors of Suicide Loss.
As a fellow survivor, I have learned how incredibly valuable it is to heal in the company of others who truly understand.
Getting through the aftermath of my father's suicide has been the hardest thing I've ever experienced. And it has also helped make me who I am today, a person whom I truly love.
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This work is the culmination of my lived experience, research, and love of working with others who grieve this type of loss. And it has been years in the making.
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Though what you'll find here isn't overly sentimental, it is absolutely crafted through the influence of many hearts who have gone through this heartbreak.
I know this path of grieving a loved one can feel insurmountable, draining, and confusing. Survivors of Suicide Loss can feel lost and like they don’t recognize themselves. Grief can feel like a constant threat.
But it doesn't have to stay that way.
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Please join me.
Or rather, please allow me to join you.
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Wherever you are is perfect. Come discover the full power (and beauty) of your own strength.​
What is Befriend Your Grief?
12 weeks of companioning designed
for Survivors of Suicide Loss
This isn't therapy. It isn't a cure.
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It's a space where you don't have to explain yourself.
Where the "why" questions are held with tenderness.
Where your anger, guilt, confusion, and grief are all welcome.
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We meet weekly on Tuesdays in real time via Zoom.
Just you, me, and other folks who truly get it.
This live support experience is intentionally capped at 10 per cohort.
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What's included:
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12 live 90-minute live support sessions
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Grief resources and tools explored individually and in community
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A Container with those who understand this unique experience of loss
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Presence and guidance from a facilitator who's been where you are
What's NOT included:
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Recordings (sessions are confidential and not recorded)
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Individual therapy or crisis intervention
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Lengthy email support between sessions
This is grief support and companioning, not psychotherapy.
If you're in crisis, please call 988 or Mobile Crisis in your area.
Is this for you?
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This program is designed for people who:
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Lost someone to suicide at least 8 weeks ago
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Feel isolated in their grief
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Are tired of people saying unhelpful things
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Want to be in community with others who truly understand
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Are 18 or older
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Can commit to attending at least 9 of 12 sessions
This program is NOT for people who:
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Are in active crisis (please call 988)
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Lost someone less than 8 weeks ago
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Are looking for individual therapy
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Cannot commit to the full 12 weeks
Program Details
Dates
July 7th -September 29th, 2026
Schedule
Tuesdays, 11am-12:30pm ET / 8am-9:30am PT
Format
12 weekly live sessions via Zoom
(with 1 integration week on August 11th, 2026)
Group size
Capped at 10 participants
Investment
In full: $300 deposit + $1800
Payment plan: $300 deposit + $600/month for 3 months))
Refund policy
Full refund on or before June 30th, 2026 (7 days before start). No refunds after program begins.
Why does this work matter?
Over 42% of American adults know someone who has died by suicide. That's nearly half of us. Each loss affects approximately 135 people.
If you're one of them, you already know: this grief is different. The questions with no answers. The guilt. The stigma. The isolation.
You deserve support that understands this specific landscape. You don't have to figure this out alone.
Questions?
Send me more information!
Resources
On the blog:
What People Grieving Suicide Loss Wish You Understood
Other R4T blog articles related to “suicide loss"
Free Guide:
3 Reasons You Feel Lost in Grief After an Unexpected Loss
Assessments:
5-minute Assessment for Survivors of Suicide Loss
Crisis support:
If you're in crisis right now, please call or text 988 or text HOME to 741741