Break the Silence & Ignite the SPARK to Eradicate Suicide . . . Saturday, September 21
The day begins at 10 AM with a panel discussion, both virtual in person. Followed by The Wellness Experience, featuring ideas, tools and processes that complement mental health treatments. And the grand finale, SPARK in the Park - at Dix Park. Prayer vigil, visioning & brainstorming to keep the flame lit!
Saturday
21st September, 2024
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Unity of the Triangle
5570 Munford Rd.
Raleigh, NC
Learn from speakers who have real-world experience. Gain insight to ways we can all help change today's realities.
Visit wellness practitioners who will help you experience new tools and helpful modalities - body/mind/spirit
Rally with us at Dix Park to build the energy towards new solutions! The Creator who made us can heal us!
Event Starts In: (so grab your tickets now!)
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We have a Full House of Vendors for you to Sample!
Many of us would agree that growing up decades ago was tough enough, but today? Our youth have far too many societal issues stacked against them.
Young adults have told us they feel hopeless, helpless and often times . . . alone. Some feel they live in one big war zone.
Interestingly, a lot of our veterans are feeling the same way. Along with the horrors of war, they, too, deal with societal issues that are not helping them return to civilian life successfully.
Although we have lots of medical professionals doing the best they can, it would appear we need more ways of coping with this epidemic.
Which is why we have curated an amazing group of Wellness Professionals to help you experience new things!
We call it The Wellness Experience!
How does oxygen help people reduce trauma symptoms?
How can different vibrations from things like drums and tuning forks help to calm emotions?
Can creating art help people release penned up emotions? Can minerals really help brain health?
Find answers to these questions and more - at The Wellness Experience!
Great News!
Our Vendor Tables Have Sold Out!
You can check out our amazing Wellness Professionals (and more!)
who will be available to give you samples of their work!
Event Schedule
This is our event schedule and the entire event will proceed as per the timeline given below. Please be on time, so that you don't miss any of the awesome topics.
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What's happening with our youth? How can we change the "war zone" they are experiencing?
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Veteran issues and the role we can play as a society
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Societal issues we can change - including the need to explore adjunct and complementary modalities to help with the healing and/or grieving process
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Effects on families and how families can play an important role in protecting their children from harmful things that add to depression, anxiety and losing the will to live
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Lunch - Available from Epic Wings During Registration!
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Discover natural ways to support brain-function
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Explore tools that encourage conversations & emotional support
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Engage in processes that provide a sense of purpose and hope
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Empower yourself and your family with exciting new science-based strategies for wellness
Register HERE for SPARK in the Park! (A requirement of City of Raleigh)
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The Realities of Suicide: Taking Action to Change the Conversation - AND the Results!
10:00 am to Noon
Hear directly from those who have been touched by suicide. Learn about ideas that could have changed the story. What roles can WE all play? How do we address issues of body, mind AND spirit?
This portion WILL be live streamed! Please register above as a FREE and VIRTUAL attendee!
Wellness as Nature Intended Experiences
12:00 pm to 03:00 pm
Choose to experience hundreds of dollars worth of tools, services and products that encourage natural wellness - physically, emotionally and spiritually.
04:30 pm to 06:30 pm at Dix Park
And then join us at 4:30 PM for SPARK in the Park! Join us at Dix Park as we unite in prayer and visualizations to create new programs and receive inspiration on how we can "keep the SPARK lit" as we move towards eradicating suicide!
A Cause This Big Has LOTS of Opportunities to Serve!
We have quite a number of volunteer opportunities available! Some are for just the day of the event (or the concert!). Some just require a little computer work from home. Let us know how you would like to use YOUR gifts and talents!
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Some of Our Panelists
Meet some of our panelists for the event. Learn from them how they have helped themselves and others to broaden the definition of, and possibilities for, mental wellness options and modalities.
Dorene Berryman, RN/BSN
Nurse & Mental Wellness Coach
Dorene gained many years of experience as a mental health nurse before experiencing multiple brain injuries. Her injuries pushed her to expand her knowledge base for overcoming depression and suicidal ideation.
Reverend Tami Johns
Interfaith Minister, Veteran, Suicide Survivor
"I concluded my life was no longer worth living and decided to end it all. Thankfully, a friend found me. I realized I didn’t want to die; I just didn’t know how to live through my grief. It has taken time to find my true self and live into my calling."
Maurita McCorkle
25 Years of Being a Foster Mom
Maurita has fostered over 80 kids in almost 25 years. While she faced losing her daughter to suicide at the age of 13, she has supported numerous others as they have faced these thoughts and desires. She has a passion for extending love to those lost and seemingly unwanted.
Location & Contact
Many thanks to our Hosting Sponsor for their generosity in hosting this event!
Become a Sponsor or Individual Donor- Help the HOPE Institute to Raise Funds!
This event is being done in collaboration with the HOPE Institute out of Reedville, VA. We recognize that some folks have a hard time paying for services not traditionally covered by insurances. With that in mind, we are looking for sponsors and individual donors to help us build a fund to cover costs of natural products and services to be delivered to those in need.
Check Out Our Options Here Where You Will Be Taken to the HOPE Institute's website! Donations to HOPE are tax deductible through their 501(c)3 status!
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