SonRise Sunday Weekly Calls & Replays

You Don't Have to Carry This Alone.

Every Sunday at 9:00 AM ET | Free Virtual Session

Our SonRise Support Group is a weekly safe space for parents to share their challenges and learn from experts as we work on raising strong, healthy young people despite the odds.

As a result, participants walk away encouraged and with tools, tips, or new connections to experts who can assist them along their journeys.

What to Expect:

• Safe space for parents, friends, or caregivers navigating mental health and/or addiction challenges

• Experts, therapists, & people with lived experiences

• Topics based on surveys and input from our community

Notable Past Guests:

Tabitha Brown, Tamar Braxton, Jenifer Lewis, Tina Lifford, Charles M. Blow, Brandi Harvey, David Mann, Kym Whitley, Kierra Sheard Kelly, Dr. Rick Wallace, Dr. Linda McGhee, and more.

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Episode Replays

Missed a Session? We've Got You.

Life happens. Healing doesn't have to wait. Catch up on past SonRise Sunday sessions and Sisters Unfiltered conversations whenever you need them.

What You'll Find:

• 300+ archived SonRise Sunday sessions

• Expert conversations on mental health, addiction, and family wellness

• Celebrity guest appearances and special episodes

• Sisters Unfiltered replays

Episodes are available on our YouTube channel. Legacy episodes are available through the OWN Podcast Network.

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Ep. 216: An Open Session to Discusss Autism

Explore the essence of Autism Awareness Month and Autism Acceptance Month with Dee Sapp, Executive Director of the Sonrise Project, in conversation with host Kelli Richardson Lawson. Discover the distinction between awareness and acceptance in the autism community, where awareness educates about autism, and acceptance embraces individuals wholly. With personal insights and professional expertise, Dee emphasizes advocacy and inclusion, offering practical strategies for creating supportive environments.

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