The Sun Will Rise Weekly Update

Week of November 3, 2024

Hello Friends,

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

HOLIDAY SUPPORT

We're holding our Thanksgiving grief support group earlier this year on 11/17/24, because we know that the holiday season can be especially challenging. Grief can feel sharper when it seems like the world is celebrating and that contrast often brings up feelings of loneliness or stress. Meeting together before the holiday allows us to talk openly about these feelings, plan ahead, and connect with others who truly understand.

This group will give everyone a space to share, prepare, and support each other whether that’s about managing family gatherings, honoring loved ones or just finding a bit of peace. You don’t have to navigate these days alone. Read some tips for navigating this holiday.

The zoom link will be provided in the next newsletter.

~ With care

Robyn

Robyn Houston-Bean

Founder, The Sun Will Rise Foundation

YOGA NIDRA & SOUND HEALING

An amazing event according to attendees! Building strong grief support communities town by town!

Please join us at our next event at The Vintage Tea & Cake Company in Belmont MA! Sign up required.

INTO LIGHT PROJECT

As the Massachusetts exhibit winds to a close, INTO LIGHT Project wanted us to let you know that they are currently accepting submissions for their upcoming New Hampshire exhibit and will be opening the submissions soon for Utah. Share your story here.

ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

1.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.

2. LAST CALL! Afternoon Tea Belmont MA Sunday November 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 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. 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!

3. SADOD’S PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP~ MINDFULNESS IN GRIEF. Tuesday November 26, 2024 6:30-8:00 pm ET The number of emotions that we experience when we are grieving the death of somebody we care about can be overwhelming. We are often told to “not think about it” or “let go,” which are much easier said than done. In comes Mindfulness- a practice in which we lean inwards and pay non-judgmental attention to our thoughts, feelings, the surrounding environment, and more. By doing the opposite of “not thinking about it,” we may disarm the hold that these thoughts and feelings have on us.Join in for a discussion on the beneficial role that Mindfulness can play in our grief journeys. You will discuss tips for getting started and engage in some introductory Mindfulness practices during the workshop. This workshop will take place virtually on Zoom. Learn more and register at bit.ly/mindfulness-grief-workshop. 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

THIS WEEK’S MEETING INFORMATION

Monday - ZOOM - 11/4/24 7:00-8:30 pm ET.

Aileen Lovejoy & Deb Dowd-Foley facilitating.

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

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86930927959?pwd=i4N7hWEhAtD4HPnBKCBi9LGEF7AGbt.1

Meeting ID: 869 3092 7959

Passcode: 239207 or

One tap mobile +16469313860

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Monday - Christian Faith Based Hope After Loss- IN-PERSON MARLBOROUGH, MA 11/4/24 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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NEW OFFERING! Monday - IN-PERSON BERKELEY, CA 11/4/24 7:00-8:30 pm PT.

Randi Schalet facilitating.

Berkeley Town House/Library Room, 2550 Dana Street, Berkeley, CA. (Text 857-540-9596 to be buzzed into the building).

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

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Wednesday - IN-PERSON, BRAVEHEARTS FALMOUTH MA 11/6/24 1:30-3:00 pm ET.

Kerry Bickford facilitating.

Learn to Cope Office 24 Spring Bars Road, Suite 1A, Falmouth MA.

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

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Wednesday - IN-PERSON, TAUNTON, MA 11/6/24 7:00-8:00 pm ET.

Sandra Chase facilitating.

Learn to Cope Office, 4 Court Street, #110, Taunton, MA.

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

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Wednesday - IN-PERSON, PORTLAND, ME 11/6/24 6:00-7:30 pm ET.

Karen Walsh and Rachel Solomon facilitating.

The Family Restored, 631 Stevens Avenue, Suite 205, Portland, ME

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

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Wednesday - ZOOM 11/6/24 7:00-8:30 pm ET.

Robyn Houston-Bean 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/89339848976?pwd=ayd1jLi4bBYapnBuybFIkmTE7fhDfq.1

Meeting ID: 893 3984 8976

Passcode: 135336 or

One tap mobile 16465588656

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Thursday - GRIEVING GRANDPARENTS - ZOOM 11/7/24 5:30-6:30 pm ET.

Kerry Bickford facilitating.

For grandparents that have experienced the death of a family member due to substance use now navigating grief and other issues with their grandchildren. The focus of this Thursday group will be on the grandchildren.

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/2334755647

Meeting ID: 233 475 5647 or

One tap mobile 16465588656

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Special In-Person Event! Sunday 11/10/24 12:00-1:30 pm ET. Afternoon Tea - The Vintage Tea and Cake Company, Belmont, MA.

Registration is required. Sign up here.

POEM WRITTEN BY FACILITATOR RACHEL SOLOMON

The first section is read from the griever’s perspective. The second section is read from the perspective of the person that died. And the last paragraph is read from both of them together.