Grief Starts Here
A Foundations Online Workshop for New Therapists
A 90-minute live online trauma-informed grief training for newly licensed therapists, pre-licensed therapists, and graduate-level counseling students
The October 24th workshop has wrapped. Join the waitlist and you’ll be the first to know when the next date opens.
Saturday mornings usually fit busy schedules best, giving you dedicated time before work, evening classes, and client sessions claim your week.
The session you were not prepared for
Picture that moment when a client sits across from you, and grief fills the space in a way your textbooks never quite prepared you for. Maybe you caught yourself hesitating, second-guessing your words, or noticing something subtle in their posture that felt hard to decipher. If that sounds familiar, rest assured you are not alone, and you haven't let anyone down.
Most graduate programs cover the theory of loss without guiding you through what to actually say and do when a grieving client is right in front of you. That's simply a gap in traditional training, not a reflection of your care or skill.
In this 90-minute online workshop, we'll expand your understanding of grief, explore how it interacts with trauma in the nervous system, and share supportive language that helps clients feel genuinely understood. You'll get an introduction to the SHIFT Framework to guide your sessions, along with practical tools to support your well-being along the way. While 90-minutes won't cover everything, you'll leave with a different perspective and actionable tools you can bring directly into your next session.
What you leave with
You will walk away with a deeper, more complete understanding of grief, grounded in trauma-informed language and somatic awareness you can apply immediately. You'll receive five supportive phrases to use with confidence and five common ones to set aside, an introduction to the SHIFT Framework, and foundational insights into therapist self-care to help protect your energy over time.
Most importantly, you'll gain the confidence of knowing there's a clear, guided pathway forward in the full seven-week course.
The 90-minute, segment-by-segment
0:00 to 0:12
Grief is broader than we often think. We'll explore an expanded clinical definition, unpack why grieving isn't linear, and highlight where new clinicians often underestimate its scope. Includes a guided reflection: What losses might I be minimizing in my own practice?
0:12 to 0:27
The connection between grief and trauma. How they intersect within the nervous system, navigating the window of tolerance, and what trauma-informed grief support looks like in real time.
0:27 to 0:42
Language, presence, and witnessing. What truly validating language sounds like in the therapy room. You will have five phrases to embrace and five to gently set aside.
0:42 to 0:57
An introduction to the SHIFT Framework. We'll walk through all five phases using a real-world case example, showing you how SHIFT can anchor and guide your sessions.
0:57 to 1:07
Nurturing the clinician's inner life. Explore countertransference, recognize early signs of compassion fatigue, and build protective habits before burnout takes root.
1:07 to 1:15
Explore The Grief-Confident Therapist. It’s a 7-week course for those who want to dive deeper.
1:15 to 1:30
Open Q&A. A welcoming space to ask your pressing questions directly to an LPC-S.
What $47 actually buys
The live 90-minute session with a Texas LPC-S
Next date to be announced
The recording, yours to keep
Sent within 24 hours
Five phrases to use and five to retire worksheet
Created from the 50/50 framework list
Live Online Q&A
Real questions, real answers
At $47, this online workshop costs less than a single hour of clinical supervision. It's intentionally priced to ensure graduate students and newer clinicians can easily participate.
Who this beginner trauma-informed grief therapy training is for
This online workshop is thoughtfully designed for newly licensed therapists in their first few years of practice, pre-licensed therapists, and graduate-level counseling students. No prior specialization in grief or trauma is required or expected!
If you've been in practice for over five years or already have specialized grief and trauma training, this content will likely cover ground you already know well.
About your instructor
Marisol Garza, M.S., LPC-S
Hi, I'm Marisol Garza, a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor based in Texas. I earned my Master of Science in Counseling in 2006 and have served clients in community settings since 2017 and in private practice since 2020. I supervise associates working toward full licensure, so I spend much of my week helping new therapists navigate the same clinical challenges we cover in this workshop.
My advanced clinical approach is grounded in specialized training, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Advanced EMDR Training with Flash and Four Blinks protocols, Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Somatic Therapy. I am also a Certified Grief Educator and Grief Movement Guide, and I see individual clients in my own private practice.
I created the SHIFT Framework as the practical guide I wished I'd had when I first started out, and I'm glad to share it with you here.
What this is not
This online workshop is designed strictly for professional education and skill-building. It does not constitute therapy or formal supervision, and attending does not establish a clinical or supervisory relationship.
Please note that this live event does not offer continuing education (CE) credits.
If you are currently navigating personal grief and seeking clinical care rather than professional training, I encourage you to connect with your own therapist. If you need immediate mental health support, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available 24/7.
Questions about this online trauma-informed grief counseling course
When is the next workshop?
The October 24th workshop has wrapped, and the next date isn’t set yet. Join the waitlist and you’ll be the first to know when registration opens. Every registrant gets full access to the recording, whether you join live or watch later.
Is there a cap on attendance?
There is no cap on attendance for this introductory online workshop! Feel free to share the link with colleagues, peers, or fellow graduate students who might benefit from joining us.
Will I get CE credit?
No. This online workshop doesn’t offer CE credit.
Is it mostly theory?
Not at all. The workshop centers on practical, actionable tools you can use right away. While the SHIFT segment introduces core concepts, I teach it directly through a practical case example.
What happens at the end?
I'll share details about my upcoming 7-week online course for those who want to explore these topics more deeply. If you'd like to keep building your skills after the 90-minute workshop, you're warmly invited to join!
Can I ask questions?
Yes, definitely! The final segment is dedicated to live Q&A, so we have time to address as many of your practical questions as possible.
What if it is not useful?
If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to reach out anytime at connect@marisolgarzalpcs.com. I'd love to hear from you!
Please note that all online workshop registrations are final and non-refundable, regardless of whether you attend live or watch the replay.
The October 24th workshop has wrapped. Save your spot on the waitlist for the next one.
Looking to dive deeper? Early-bird enrollment for the 7-week online course is open now through December 31, and the course begins Saturday, January 9, 2027. I hope to see you there!