October is National ADHD Awareness Month! This Sunday, October 23rd, we welcome back Torrian Timms, M.Ed, to talk about the uniqueness of the human brain and how the ADHD brain is different from what is expected or typical. Listen in as she deconstructs ableism in parenting and provides tools we can implement at home or school to support our children living with ADHD!

Hiding in the background often feels like the safest option; however, there comes a time when we must all emerge from the shadows and walk boldly into the marvelous light to which we have each been called. Join us as our special guest and resident expert Sylvia High returns for an intimate discussion on how to EMERGE:

September is Suicide Prevention Month. Join us as Rafiah Maxie, Mother, Advocate, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Founder of Soul Survivors of Chicago, NFP, talks about the tragic loss of her son, Jamal, who completed suicide in her home. Learn how she turned her pain into purpose and began to navigate life following this unimaginable incident.

Sometimes life finds us caught in the middle of two competing priorities while struggling to find a way to balance it all. Join us as The SonRise Project's own Kelly Chapman shares more about being in the sandwich generation. Hear what she learned about navigating the healthcare system, elder care support services, and survival.

Well-being is a skill that can be learned, and there are key components of creating well-being for ourselves and our children. Resident expert Sharon Green will help us learn how to create GRACE (Gratitude, Resiliency, Acceptance, Compassion, and Encouragement) when facing challenges and choices.

We all go through trauma. No matter the age, trauma can define our lives (if we allow it). Fortunately, we get to determine our narratives and actions around the trauma.

Join International Keynote Speaker/1988 U.S. Olympian Leslie Maxie and her aunt and certified (non-practicing) therapist, Dr. J.H. Williams, as they share Leslie's story of surviving assault as a member of the largest class action lawsuit ever levied against a university.

Building bridges to strong boys, who ultimately develop into strong, functional men, is a socialization process that helps them assume their proper place in this world. Socialization is a powerful tool for preparing youth to navigate the labyrinthine corridors of society, and it is one of Dr. Rick Wallace's passion points. .

Whether you are helping a loved one through recovery from addiction or helping them to get connected to mental health care resources, the process in itself can feel like a remarkable undertaking. Join us as we discuss balancing being a caregiver and caring for yourself during Treatment and Education Month.

Yes, it's happening. We are very excited to welcome Will Jawando to the SonRise Project platform! Finally, the long-awaited conversation is upon us!

We will discuss overcoming the odds, returning from challenges, and more tomorrow. We look forward to the conversation.

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. We look forward to hearing from Dr. McGhee again as she fields questions and concerns from our loving parent community.

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring awareness to the unique struggles that racial and ethnic minority communities face regarding mental illness in the United States. We look forward to hearing from Dr. McGhee and her perspective since we last spoke about current trends and issues that parents face.

We are excited and honored to feature SiriusXM's "Hood Medicine" on our next SonRise Call. The pandemic remains a nationwide threat to black and brown people, yet it also birthed many important causes and initiatives.

Our guests will tackle the topics of mental health, depression, and suicide prevention. He will share his story which includes almost an unbelievable amount of trauma. Yet, he persevered and now encourages others to press on despite the circumstances.

Jayson Wells is a former professional basketball player who now guides people on their individual and collective journeys of greatness.

Tune in as he introduces an acronym that will bring tangible insight into how we can become modern-day parents and deal with current and ever-existing challenges within the parenting space.

So it is refreshing to have our resident expert Dr. Linda McGhee back to teach us how to self-heal during these turbulent times. She will explore ways for parents to heal inner wounds that have been exposed during the pandemic and racial and civil unrest these past few years. Let's take the opportunity to look inward, acknowledge the hurt, start to heal, and emerge victoriously.

We are happy to welcome back the amazing Shewonia Bowman. Shewonia, among many other things, is a dedicated caregiver. She recently experienced the loss of her father and now cares for her mother, who suffers from Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer's is an irreversible disease that slowly destroys memory, thinking skills, and the ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities.

Despite all of her trials and tribulations, Shewonia uses her breadth of knowledge to research, speak to professionals, and share her journey and experience with this disease that impacts an estimated 2.2 million African Americans.

Calling all of the mamas! We invite our SonRise Village to join us as we hold an open session celebrating Mother’s Day. Our Founder and CEO, Kelli Richardson Lawson, will moderate this interactive session and open the floor for an honest conversation about motherhood.

Addison Rose is a high school Junior leader in her community. She is also a survivor of suicide attempts and sexual abuse/rape. Her story moved us to our core, and we know that it will help many young teens dealing with depression, trauma, and anxiety.

As we move into Springtime, let's wind down and relax as a community. We can also find inspiration from a brother who travels a journey many of our sons can appreciate. We welcome Artist and Poet Byron Linnell Edwards to our SonRise Session. As a young man who sometimes felt the pain of his mental wellness, he found purpose in the arts.

Regardless of what has happened in your life, miracles still happen every day. Resurrection means "the rising again to life" Whether it is your spirit, soul, mindset, relationships, marriage, or finances - it can be revived to be just as good or better than before. Dr. Vikki Johnson returns to share a message of encouragement to our SonRise community. Please call in for motivation and inspiration!