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Grief touches every family, yet many of us feel unsure how to guide ourselves—or our kids—through it. In this heartfelt conversation, Sam and Melissa talk with grief specialist Marna Brickman, LCSW-C, about the many forms grief can take, how it shows up in children and adults, and ways to honor loss while staying connected as a family. Marna shares how parents can:

• Normalize grief in kids of all ages
• Model healthy emotional expression
• Create rituals of remembrance
• Find meaning and support during hard times

Her message is simple but powerful: whatever you’re feeling, it’s normal.

Marna Brickman, LCSW-C, is co-owner of Guiding Therapy in Annapolis, Maryland. She specializes in grief counseling, women’s wellness, health-related transitions, and couples therapy. Known for her warm and grounding presence, Marna helps individuals and families move through loss with compassion and clarity.

Resources

• Guiding Therapy
• Grief.com David Kessler’s grief resources and support groups
• Tender Hearts grief support community

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