Grieving and Living Intensive Workshop

Struggling to connect with others—even the people you care most about? You’re not alone.

Unresolved emotional pain—whether from grief, loss, or life’s daily challenges—can quietly shape how we show up in relationships, at work, and within ourselves. If you’ve been feeling stuck, misunderstood, or distant from others, this exclusive Center for the Heart (C4TH) and Family Health & Wellness Services (FHWS) Weekend Intensive Workshop is designed for you.

In just one powerful weekend, you’ll gain the tools and support to:

  • Identify and release emotional blocks that may be holding you back in personal or professional relationships.

  • Understand how past pain affects present interactions, and learn how to stop it from interfering with your connection to others.

  • Rebuild confidence, trust, and authentic communication so you can form stronger, more meaningful bonds.

This isn’t just about healing—it’s about transforming the way you relate to people. Guided by professionals using evidence-based, integrative methods, you’ll feel seen, supported, and equipped to make lasting change.

If you’re ready to finally move forward—with clarity, confidence, and compassion—this weekend is for you.

What Past Participants Are Saying

  • "I’ve tried other programs with less experienced clinicians, but they didn’t move the needle. I pay for the best eggs and the best trainer-why wasn’t I investing in the best mental coach?"

    Client

  • "I left with clear, practical strategies, not vague insights. I’m finally becoming the calm, caring person I always wanted to be-for my family, my partner, and myself."

    Client

  • "The work is real-but so is the relief. The mental space I’ve regained is remarkable. If you’re on the fence, I get it. But the return is massive. My only regret is not doing this sooner."

    Client

  • "As a high-performing professional, I used to think I could think my way out of old patterns-like if I just committed to the goal hard enough, I could power through frustration, sadness, and disappointment without needing to slow down or look inward. I thought logic and willpower were enough. What I didn’t realize was how much those patterns were costing me-at work, at home, and within myself."

    Client

  • "I’ve stopped wasting time ruminating and started making progress in areas I used to feel stuck-especially with my aging parents and in staying grounded in my relationship(s). It honestly felt like getting a life promotion. Learning in a small, confidential group was surprisingly powerful part of the experience. I’ve built more emotional intelligence in this time than I thought possible."

    Client

Upcoming Dates & Registration

Discover the Workshop That Transforms How You Live, Love, and Lead

Ready to break free from emotional pain, deepen your relationships, and reconnect with your authentic self? Our immersive three-day workshops are not just another personal growth experience—they’re a catalyst for lasting change.

Designed for adults and professionals who are ready to do the real work, each session blends therapeutic insight with proven, evidence-based tools to help you process unresolved grief, unlock healthier communication, and build stronger connections. Through guided healing practices and interactive, hands-on learning, you'll walk away with practical strategies you can apply immediately—in your relationships, at work, and within yourself.

This is a safe, judgment-free space where growth isn’t just encouraged—it’s inevitable. You’ll leave with more than insight—you’ll leave transformed.

Space is intentionally limited to just 10 participants to keep each group intimate and impactful—reserve your spot today!

Workshop Details & Investment

Investment: $2,500 per participant
This covers the full three-day immersive weekend, from Friday through Sunday, including all materials, guided healing sessions, and hands-on tools to support your continued growth beyond the workshop.

Spaces are limited—and they fill quickly. Reserve your spot now to begin your journey toward emotional clarity, stronger relationships, and empowered living.

Next upcoming workshop:
May 16th–18th, 2025 
Friday 12-5pm
Saturday and Sunday 9-5pm

About the Facilitators


  • Holly Strelzik is a grief specialist and certified Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist™ with a deep commitment to helping others navigate loss. Her journey began as an End-of-Life Doula, inspired by personal experiences of profound loss, including the passing of loved ones, her husband’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis, and a life-altering health crisis of her own. Holly founded Healing Heart to Heart, a private grief practice, and later established the nonprofit Center for the Heart (C4TH) to increase access to compassionate end-of-life and grief support in New Jersey.

    Holly’s extensive training includes thanatology, pastoral care, energy work, and alternative modalities that enable her to support clients holistically. Through her unique perspective on grief and her advanced certification, Holly guides individuals in embracing grief as a transformative experience. She co-founded Taming Our Grief Ghosts, where she leads workshops designed to help participants recognize, process, and ultimately find healing in their grief.

    Her dedication to end-of-life care and grief literacy stems from both professional expertise and personal resilience. Holly’s approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and deeply human, empowering clients to find peace and meaning in their journey through loss. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, children, and her beloved therapy dogs, Athena and Sarge, who often join her in supporting clients.

    Credentials

    • Certified Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist™

    • Certificate in Integrative Thanatology (The Art of Dying Institute - New York Open Center)

    • INELDA (Member)

    • EOL Doula Continuing Education (INELDA)

    • Grief Yoga Training (Paul Denniston)

    • Continuing Grief Education (David Kessler)

    • BA Marketing (Brescia University) 

    • Ordained Minister (Universal Life Church)

    • Seniors Blue Book (Member) 

    • Reiki Master (Holy Fire)

    • International Association of Reiki Professionals (Member)

    • International Center for Reiki Training (Member)


  • Dr. Gingold is a New Jersey, New York, and Interjurisdictionally Telepsychology (APIT) licensed psychologist who received her Ph.D. in developmental psychology from Yeshiva University in 2003. Her career has always focused on the transition from adolescence to young adulthood and is passionate specifically around how developmental milestones are shaped by changes in societal norms. Dr. Gingold’s graduate work began with a master’s degree in counseling psychology in Boston at Northeastern University. It was during that time that she was trained in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) at the Women’s Treatment Program at McLean Hospital. She then completed a two-year marriage and family therapy residency program at Harvard Medical School and Blanton-Peale Counseling Center.

    While moving from Boston to New York, she also shifted her focus from clinical work to research. Dr. Gingold coordinated a large five-year research project studying changes in adolescent relationships over time, and how those changes impact identity development at New York University. She published in the Journal of Social Issues and in the New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development. She later went on to teach and work in administrative positions in New Jersey before opening Family Health and Wellness Services in 2005.

     Dr. Gingold has also become a Grief Recovery Method (GRM) Specialist due to her own personal experiences with relationship losses that came out of her divorce. Dr. Gingold found the GRM an instrumental complement to DBT because of its evidence-based treatment protocols which teach specific skills/ tools to remediate unprocessed grief/ emotional pain which came out of undelivered communications. Dr. Gingold has partnered up with Holly Strelzik, the founder of the Center for the Heart, to provide weekend trainings and evening workshops to support grief recovery.

FAQs

  • This workshop is for individuals who are ready to work through emotional pain—whether from grief, loss, or ongoing challenges—and want to strengthen their relationships with themselves and others. If you’ve felt emotionally stuck or disconnected, this is a safe place to begin healing.

  • The weekend is structured around therapeutic exercises, healing practices, and group activities. You’ll explore guided techniques to release unresolved emotions, build awareness, and reconnect with others—all in a supportive, professional environment.

  • Not at all. While some participants may be navigating grief from a specific loss, others may be dealing with emotional pain, stress, or relational challenges that have built up over time. If you’re looking to feel lighter, more connected, and more at peace, this workshop can help.

  • This workshop incorporates evidence-based, therapeutic approaches, but it is not a substitute for individual therapy. Think of it as a powerful supplement: an immersive, focused experience that can complement your personal healing journey.

  • You are always in control of how much you choose to share. While some activities include group interaction, this is a judgment-free, confidential space where your comfort is a top priority. You can participate in ways that feel right for you.

  • We keep our groups intentionally small to ensure a safe, intimate environment where every participant is seen, heard, and supported. This also allows for deeper connections and more personalized guidance.

  • We’ll provide all necessary materials. Just bring yourself, comfortable clothes, and an open mind. Snacks and light refreshments will be available, but feel free to bring anything that helps you feel comfortable throughout the day.

  • After the workshop, you’ll leave with practical tools and deeper insights to continue your healing process. FHWS offers additional resources and opportunities -- and you will receive a special invitation to join the Center for the Heart virtual community for grief.

  • Registration is simple—just click the link below to reserve your spot. Spaces are limited, and they tend to fill quickly, so we encourage early sign-up to secure your place.

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