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. 214: Open Session with Dr. Rick Wallace

Dr. Rick Wallace, Ph.D., Psy.D., offers game-changing insights on parenting, mental health, and nurturing uniqueness in this Sonrise Support Group session. He explores trauma, mindset, and finding qualified support while shedding light on the evolving understanding of autism spectrum disorders. Dr. Wallace emphasizes recognizing and fostering each child's gifts, providing paradigm-shifting perspectives for empowering brilliance. Join the conversation to discover tools to help your family thrive. Don't miss this transformative discussion!

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Ep. 210: Shed the Trauma and the Drama: Navigating Intergenerational Healing and Empowerment

Uncover the profound impact of intergenerational trauma and societal disparities with Dr. Rick Wallace in this compelling episode. Join host Kelli Richardson Lawson as they delve into pressing issues facing Black communities with complexities of intergenerational trauma. Discover actionable strategies to address policing inequities, nurture accountability, and harness the transformative power of education and social support.

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Ep. 209: Parent & Child Heart To Heart: Navigating Disability as a College Star Athlete

Host Kelli Richardson Lawson and Dee Sapp, Executive Director of Sonrise, share the inspiring journey of Dee's son, Lawrence Sapp, a talented athlete with autism. Beyond swimming, the episode highlights the importance of acceptance and support for individuals like Lawrence. Embrace their narrative of resilience and inclusion, and join the movement towards celebrating unique talents. Listen now for a story of empowerment and acceptance.

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