Looking for a Therapist Who Truly Gets Grief
Peer grief support is powerful but sometimes it isn’t enough on its own. Many people find that a therapist can help in ways that a group can’t. People ask us all the time if we know therapists who really understands grief especially the kind that comes after a substance use related death. It’s a fair question. Good therapy can help, but not every therapist is equally skilled in grief support.
I’d love to pull together a list of names from our own community. If you’ve worked with someone you’d highly recommend, complete this form if you’d like to share their name, location, whether they do virtual visits and if you have it, a link or number. We’ll keep it private and use it only to help others in our groups who reach out looking for recommendations.
If you’re starting the search yourself, here are a few places to look:
Psychology Today – Find a Therapist (filter for “grief” or “trauma”)
The Dougy Center (national directory of grief resources) Find a local grief program near your location that may have recommendations
Your local Hospice centers.
Finding the right fit with support takes time. A recommendation from someone who’s walked this road can make it a little easier.
with care
~ Robyn
Robyn Houston-Bean
Founder, The Sun Will Rise Foundation
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THE WEEK AHEAD
Hanson MA in-person not meeting at Calvary Baptist Church this month.
HERE’S SOME OF WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK AT TSWR!
A sampling of the photos produced at Saturday’s workshop: The Opioid Project, Changing Perceptions Through Art & Storytelling. Stay tuned for the the audio & photos combined.
Fall tabling continues with Recoveryfest in Braintree MA
UPCOMING TSWR & SADOD ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
SADOD’s September PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP: Memorializing Our Loved Ones Tuesday, September 23, 2025, 6:30 - 8:00 pm ET One of the best ways to move through our grief is to recognize and honor our loved ones. While we often hear phrases like “gone, but never forgotten,” it can sometimes feel daunting to memorialize our loved ones in a way that feels true to us and true to them. Join SADOD for their September workshop where we will discuss creative, yet practical ways to memorialize loved ones- from blogging to art, nothing is off the table. This workshop will take place virtually on Zoom. Learn more and register at bit.ly/memorializing-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
Grief Collage Workshop: Clarity Through Collage Sunday 9/28/25 1-4 pm. Barnstable MA. Clarity through Collage invites individuals to gather together and share thoughts, ideas, and wisdom while receiving personal guidance through collage. Each gathering is unique and features different tools of divination and options to collage a variety of objects. At the end of the gathering, we will circle together to share the projects, explore different Oracle and Tarot decks, and reflect on the experience. Guided facilitation by Melanie McMullin Questions? Please contact Kerry Bickford: 1-508-932-1981 kerry@peersupportcommunitypartners.org REGISTER HERE Cost: FREE but requires a $20 per person deposit that you will receive 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. Please don’t let the deposit be a barrier—if cost is an issue, just let us know. We’re committed to making this event accessible to everyone. If you have any accessibility needs (physical or otherwise), please reach out. We want to ensure everyone feels welcome and supported.
HEALING THROUGH AWE & WONDER PROJECT
In our newest YouTube video, group member Liz White shares her awe & wonder story, about orbs after her daughter’s death. Learn more about this storytelling project. Would you like to share you awe or wonder story? We would love to hear about it. Sign up here.
POST INTERNATIONAL OVERDOSE AWARENESS DAY SURVEY
The Pennington Institute is looking for feedback on all things related to IOAD 2025. Please complete this survey by 9/17/25.
Help Set Up International Overdose Awareness Day Flags
Volunteers Needed to assist with the last of the Purple Flag installations to remember lives the people who died due to overdose in Massachusetts last year. Everyone is welcome. With enough help, setup takes about an hour. Last Installation: Sunday, September 21st at 9:00 am Brigham and Women’s Hospital 15 Francis St Boston MA Questions? Email SOARnatick@gmail.com
HALO INITIATIVES: FAMILY OVERDOSE SUPPORT FUND
Boston Residents! If you are a BOSTON resident who has experienced the death of a family member to overdose within the last 2 years, you may be eligible for up to $5,000 in financial support. Apply here.
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