Hello Friends,

This week we have three in-person regular groups, one in-person specialty group, one regular zoom group, four specialty zoom group and one special event. Login and location information follow at the bottom of this newsletter.

Alternative Supports

This past week we offered a Music Therapy Workshop as a way to see other what other ways are out there to support people in their grief. We learned that Music Therapy can offer powerful healing for those grieving by providing an emotional outlet that words alone might not express. It helps grievers process their feelings through melodies, rhythms, and lyrics, allowing them to connect with their emotions in a supportive, non-verbal way. Music can evoke memories, bring comfort, and foster a sense of connection with the deceased, all while reducing feelings of isolation. For many, engaging with music can be a soothing and transformative part of their grief journey, offering a safe space for reflection and emotional release. As a group, we were able to make a song together in a short time! It was beautiful and each of us added our own little piece to it. Here is a link to the workshop slide show and here is our song.

Our next virtual workshop event is a suicide prevention training class. Please join us. If you have a suggestion for a virtual workshop, let us know!

~ With care

Robyn

Robyn Houston-Bean

Founder, The Sun Will Rise Foundation

**INTO LIGHT**
One last opportunity remains for grief support at the INTO LIGHT exhibit in NORTON MA. A peer grief group facilitated by Robyn Houston-Bean will be held 10/27/24 at 11:00 am. Please join us.

Winthrop Recovery Event

Facilitator JoAnn Rivieccio has jumped right in and hosted a resource table for us in Winthrop to let the community know that peer grief support is available! Thanks JoAnn & Teri Vendetti! We have many of different ways to volunteer for The Sun Will Rise. Sign up here and let us know how you can help us out!

The Family Restored Memorial Walk

Sunday was fabulous day for a Memorial Walk to benefit The Family Restored, a partner organization. So wonderful to see familiar faces and meet some of our new members. Thanks to Young Person Facilitator Michelle Rueda for hosting our table. Check out our events page for all our upcoming events!

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

1. THIS SUNDAY!!!!! Call Their Names Hike Sunday 10/13/24 2:30 pm 259 Massapoag Ave No. Easton MA We invite people bereaved due to substance use related causes to join together in an autumn walk at Borderland State Park. We will make stops along the way to “Call Their Name” at a few locations as a way to carry our person with us on this outing. Everyone is welcome…friends, family, kids, as well as dogs on leashes. More info here.

2. FINDING SUPPORT IN GRIEF Conference October 18-20, 2024 Framingham MA REGISTRATION CLOSING 10/14/24! Discover hope, healing, support, and a sense of community at SADOD’s 3rd annual grief conference. Register now and learn more about this special event by clicking the link below: https://cvent.me/VVeBgB. Connect with others who have experienced the death of someone they care about to substance-use-related causes.

3. October Psychoeducational Workshop 10/22/24 6:30 pm Join SADOD for a discussion on boundaries and coping strategies for the holiday season, as well as an opportunity to find comfort in sharing a space with others who feel similarly. Most importantly, we hope this workshop will convey the fact that you are not alone in feeling apprehensive about the holidays. This workshop will take place virtually on Zoom. Learn more and register at bit.ly/sadod-holidays. Please note this workshop has a $10 fee for individuals outside of Massachusetts. Massachusetts residents may attend this workshop for free due to funding from MA-BSAS by using promo code MASS at the time of registration. If cost is an issue, please contact Laura@sadod.org

4. Peer Grief Support Group at the INTO LIGHT Project Wheaton College 31 E. Main St. The Beard & Weil Galleries. Norton MA 10/27/24 11:00 am ET. Join in this special limited time/location group in a very special space.

5. KEYS 365 Virtual Suicide Prevention Workshop by Deb Casello Tuesday, November 5, 2024 6:30-8:00 pm ET This free KEYS 365 class is designed to empower participants with essential tools to recognize risk factors and warning signs of suicide, understand recommended suicide prevention verbiage, engage in open discussions, and foster hope and help-seeking behaviors. Self-care and resilience-building techniques for attendees to practice and share with others are included. This dynamic session focuses on early intervention and is interactive; participants will actively engage with each other as they are introduced to life-saving suicide prevention skills. Please pre-register here.

6. New event! Afternoon Tea Belmont MA Sunday Novemeber 10, 2024 12:001:30 pm ET Come join The Sun Will Rise for a relaxing afternoon of tea and community before the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holidays. Enjoy great food and conversation with your peers in this small and quaint tea room. Each guest will receive their own pot of tea in a delicious flavor of their choice. There will also be a variety of scrumptious finger sandwiches, scones, mini desserts, and cookies for all. Vegetarian and GF options are also available.

Space is limited to 15 people.

As with our previous events, we are requiring a deposit to hold your spot. You will receive the deposit back at the event. If you sign up and do not attend the event without giving us 10 days notice, the deposit is not refundable. We do this to be able to continue to offer events at no cost to you. Thanks for your understanding.

Contact Natalie Patricio at jeepgirl474@gmail or (774)955-7752 with any questions and to inform of any food allergies or special accommodations. Registration is required. Sign up here

THIS WEEK’S MEETING INFORMATION

Monday - ZOOM - 10/7/24 7:00-8:30 pm ET.

Deb Dowd-Foley facilitating.

For anyone 18 and over who has experienced the death of someone they care about due to substance use.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84665684398?pwd=gkU8oNagdA87lx9EN5AtUNJOaiElw2.1

Meeting ID: 846 6568 4398

Passcode: 887312 or

One tap mobile 13092053325

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Monday - Christian Faith Based Hope After Loss- IN-PERSON MARLBOROUGH, MA 10/7/24 6:00-7:30 pm ET.

Cheryl Juaire facilitating.

Greater Grace Christian Fellowship, 187 Pleasant St Marlborough MA.

For anyone 18 and over of the Christian faith who has experienced the death of someone they care about due to substance use.

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Tuesday - IN-PERSON, NATHAN’S CIRCLE, WEST BARNSTABLE, MA 10/8/24 5:30-7:00 pm ET.

Kerry and Richard Bickford facilitating.

Compass Rose Center 1106 Main St West Barnstable MA

For anyone 18 and over who has experienced the death of someone they care about due to substance use.

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NEW OFFERING! Tuesday - IN-PERSON, WINTHROP, MA 10/8/24 4:30-6:00 pm ET.

JoAnn Rivieccio facilitating.

196 Winthrop Street, Winthrop, MA

For anyone 18 and over who has experienced the death of someone they care about due to substance use.

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Tuesday - PARTNER & SPOUSE - ZOOM 10/8/24 7:00-8:30 pm ET.

Kar-Kate Parenteau facilitating.

For anyone 18 and over who has experienced the death of a partner, spouse or significant other due to substance use.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86578435343?pwd=avNFpCQpiLGCsKRKFEsexJj7E87gM5.1

Meeting ID: 865 7843 5343

Passcode: 287422 or

One tap mobile: 13052241968

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Tuesday - MEN’S ONLY - ZOOM 10/8/24 7:00-8:30 pm ET.

Dave Swindell and Gary Carter facilitating.

For men 18 and over who have experienced the death of someone they care about due to substance use.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/96961980647?pwd=cFVTMHR3VE9COGc3UGdIZHo4TWVaZz09#success

Meeting ID: 969 6198 0647

Password: 300626 or

One tap mobile 16465588656

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Wednesday - GRIEVING MULTIPLE LOVED ONES - ZOOM 10/9/24 7:00-8:30 pm ET.

Annie Avitabile facilitating.

For anyone 18 and over who has experienced the death of multiple loved ones due to substance use.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88620038150?pwd=tPIsgXzIez3IJB2Ly7SoeSyNN8sYkm.1

Meeting ID: 886 2003 8150

Passcode: 358575 or

One tap mobile 16465588656

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POSTPONED UNTIL NEXT WEEK!!!!

Thursday - YOUNG PERSON MEETING - ZOOM

For anyone 18-35 who has experienced the death of someone they care about due to substance use.

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CANCELLED THIS MONTH!!!!!

Thursday - IN-PERSON, MATTHEW’S CANDLE, KINGSTON, MA

For anyone 18 and over who has experienced the death of someone they care about due to substance use.

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EVENT! Sunday - 10/13/24 - 2:30-4:30 pm ET ‘Call Their Names’ Hike at Borderland State Park.

The Sun Will Rise Foundation invites people bereaved due to substance use related causes to join together in an autumn walk at Borderland State Park. 259 Massapoag Ave., North Easton, MA