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Survive to Thrive Program

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Ben Speaks Survive to Thrive spring programs support mental health and behavior health for families.  We know the impact that mental health issues have on individuals, families, and communities and work hard to serve as a resource to those that are affected by the stigma, volatility, and demands placed on far too many today.  Our groups offer a nurturing environment to share unique experiences with mental health issues, engage in fun and expressive activities and develop skills and resources to thrive in the face of life challenges.

These programs are filling up fast, so register quickly or pass them on to others who might be interested.  All Ben Speaks Survive to Thrive programs are paid for by our sponsors, donors and grantors.

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Grief Recovery after the loss of a child

​An 8-week support group for grieving parents.


This 8-week virtual program takes place on Thursdays from 7pm-8:30pm
September 10, 2024 - October 29, 2024

Program takes place via Zoom meetings.
Dates: September 10, 17, 24 and October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

This eight-week commitment to yourself is facilitated by Judy Giovangelo, Founder of Ben Speaks and an Advanced Grief Recovery Specialist via ZOOM!  Judy is trained by The Grief Recovery Institute, a program that has been developed for grievers over the past thirty years.

The Grief Recovery Program and Judy as your guide and "heart with ears" will support your group through an eight-week process to release your emotional backpack related to unresolved grief.  The things you wish you had done different, better, or more!     


Cost: Special thank you to the Parmenter Foundation for their generous grant to support this program. There will be no direct cost for those that sign up to participate in this program.

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Sound Bath Healing

​Support for Grieving Mothers and their families.


All family members who have been impacted by the loss of a child
are welcome. (Moms, dads, grandparents, siblings, in laws).  

Be ready to receive the gift of sound from many instruments
(sound bowls, sacred drums, gongs, chimes…) to clear and revitalize
your energy and receive unconditional love from Reiki Healers
through this deep and relaxing meditation.


Saturday, September 21, 2024

Time: 4:30pm - 6pm

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Cost: This program has been graciously paid for by sponsors

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Yoga for grieving mothers... and their families

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Ben Speaks is excited to offer this new monthly opportunity for healing from the loss of a child through a combination of yoga, deep meditation and Reiki healing. (This program is open to all members of the family 16+)

Be ready to be held, supported and loved by Reiki volunteers and led into a peaceful and powerful process through yoga and meditation to release grief from the body and mind and connecton a deeper level to spirit through meditation.
(Please note the new days/times for this program)

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Saturday, October 19, 2024 (Third Saturday of Every Month)

4:30pm-6pm | Room for 10

Theracopia Therapeautic Wellness Center: 5 Crystal Pond Road, Southborough, MA

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Cost: This program has been graciously paid for by sponsors

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Yoga and Meditation will be facilitated by Judy Giovangelo, Founder of Ben Speaks.  Judy is a certified ERYT Yoga Teacher and Hypnotherapist.  She is a Reiki Master and will bring several other Reiki Healers as volunteers to support the Reiki portion of each session.

What to bring:

  • A picture of your child you lost

  • A bottle of water

  • A yoga mat if you have one

  • A comforting blanket and pillow

  • Wear loose comfortable clothing

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Neurodivergent Parenting

​A 4-week support group for parents of neurodivergent teens.


If you are parenting a neurodivergent teen, statistically speaking, you and/or your co-parent are likely also neurodivergent. This dynamic can often be exhausting. A neurodivergent parent healing themselves as they parent neurodivergent teens offers unique gifts and insight, but also requires extra support.

Join Pasha Marlowe, therapist and coach for neurodivergent youth and adults for the past 30 years, for this 4-week support group that will address your unique interests and needs as well as educate you on the nuances of different neurotypes.

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Dates: TBD | 12-1pm EST

Meetings will be held via Zoom

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Created and facilitated by Pasha Marlowe.

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Cost: This program has been graciously paid for by sponsors

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Program Sponsors

These programs are made possible through grants and sponsors. Thank you to Rockland Trust Bank, ADM Cleaning Services, Penny Young,
Judy Giovangelo, Jim McCusker & Nicole Kittredge.

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