Grief Sucks: Navigating loss and finding hope with Marna Brickman, LCSW-C

This workshop is part of the Emotional Fitness Studio, a year-round mental health initiative offering free monthly in-person wellness workshops and experiences. Partnering with local wellness providers, we provide tips and tools to help you navigate the twists and turns of life, build resilience, and create meaningful connections.

Join us in strengthening your emotional fitness and fostering community!

*ATTENTION: Tickets for this event are free as part of our mission to support mental and emotional health in our community. However, spots are limited, so we kindly ask that you PLEASE only register if you plan to attend. This ensures we can reserve spaces for those who are eager to participate. Your understanding helps us make the most of this initiative—thank you!

In this workshop:

At some point in all of our lives, we will experience the acute pain of grief. Whether it is the death of a loved one, either sudden or expected, an ending of a relationship, the loss of a beloved pet, a decline in health, an empty nest or any change or transition that leaves life different than what we are accustomed to, loss is inevitable. As common and unavoidable as grief is, it is a hard process to navigate and there aren’t enough safe places to talk about and process our grief.

We hope that this 90 minute gathering will offer a much needed space for sharing and healing. In this interactive workshop, you will learn what is going on in the brain and body that make grief one of the most profoundly painful experiences humans have to navigate.

You will learn the various ways that grief impacts a person, why different people grieve differently, how to cope with the range of emotions that grief evokes, and tools to make the painful process more bearable.

Gently led by Marna Brickman, LCSW-C, grief specialist, and co-owner of Guiding Therapy, this workshop will offer comfort to those mourning the loss of any kind.

As painful and heavy as grief is, there can be growth and meaning in our losses. The goal of this workshop is for you to leave feeling a little bit lighter than when you arrived and for you to find strength in the love that brought you here.

About the Presenter:

Marna Brickman, LCSW-C is a compassionate therapist and humble co-owner of Guiding Therapy, a small group practice located in Annapolis, MD.

With a deep understanding of the human experience, Marna specializes in guiding clients through the intricate landscapes of grief, providing solace and healing during life’s most challenging moments. Her experience extends to the complexities of motherhood, offering support and guidance to mothers navigating the unique joys and struggles of parenting.

In addition, Marna is a trusted resource for those grappling with the emotional toll of health related conditions, helping clients and their loved ones cope with the impact of illness on their lives. Moreover she is a dedicated advocate for couples seeking to strengthen their relationships, providing a safe space for partners to connect, communicate and thrive.

With over thirteen years experience in the mental health field, Marna has worked in foster care, hospice, and group practice settings.

She enjoys discussing the importance of mental health and bringing awareness to the forefront of conversations. Her work with Hospice of the Chesapeake and the Chesapeake Life Center prepared her to guide clients through the difficult process of grief and help them cope with loss and transition.

Marna’s practice, Guiding Therapy, is a sanctuary of empathy and understanding where clients find the support they need to navigate life’s intricate challenges and emerge with strength and resilience, feeling more confident and peaceful.

The Organizer:

These wellness events are brought to you by Maria Winters, licensed therapist and creator of the Emotional Fitness Studio, an initiative built on the belief that everyone deserves access to tools that can help us feel better and improve our mental and emotional health. This work is made possible thanks to the support of amazing sponsors like Thrive Gym and Klean – Cleaning Service.

Questions? Contact Maria at (703)338-0017 or mwinters.lcpc@gmail.com. For the list of all events with The Emotional Fitness Studio, visit: https://thecoachingtherapist.com/emotional-fitness-studio/ and follow our Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/share/g3mXNQheqCKu8vdD/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Disclaimer: This workshop is intended for informational and personal wellness and development purposes only. It is not a substitute for therapy, medication, or mental health or medical treatment. If you need mental health support, please consult a licensed therapist or medical professional.