About this Event
This workshop is part of the Emotional Fitness Studio in Annapolis, a year-round wellness initiative offering FREE monthly in-person workshops and experiences.
*PLEASE READ: Tickets for this event are free as part of our mission to support wellness 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 Event:
Imagine walking up to a large and intriguing sampler platter of all kinds of food. Some options look familiar or instantly delicious, others make you raise an eyebrow, and others still look unfamiliar yet strangely tempting.
That’s exactly the spirit of this experiential workshop.
Think of it as a tasting menu for calm. Instead of simply talking about ways to settle your mind and body, we’ll come together to “taste” a variety of practices in real time.
The practices explored in this workshop commonly include:
Grounding through imagery
Building internal resources through nature and the four elements
Using the body as a container and a means to release tension
Calming through breathwork
Identifying the who/what/where/when of personal safety anchors
We’ll share and compare notes along the way, as everyone’s palette is different. Understanding the strategies that resonate with ourselves and others can spark new ideas and insights.
Come ready to explore, experiment, and maybe even surprise yourself as we sample a variety of ways to move toward a calmer, more peaceful state.
About the Speaker:
I’m Rich Doyle, a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW-C) who divides my time between serving as a psychotherapist at St. John’s College, providing community-based therapy through my private practice, Inner Compass Counseling & Wellness, and offering workshops in the community. After 15 years working with children and families in the realm of treatment foster care and adoption in Charlottesville, VA, my wife and I relocated to Annapolis in 2022. I’ve practiced psychotherapy since 2017 and use an integrative approach rooted in EMDR and supported by other brain- and body-based therapies. I’m joined in my work by Buddy, my certified therapy dog, and primarily work with adults (ages 18+) in extended sessions lasting 1.5 to 3 hours. Though this format differs from more traditional therapy models, it can provide an effective and efficient way to facilitate deep, transformative change.
The Organizer:
These wellness events are brought to you by Maria Winters, licensed mental health therapist and creator of the Emotional Fitness Studio in Annapolis, an initiative built on the belief that everyone deserves access to tools that can help us feel and live better. This work is made possible thanks to the support of amazing sponsors:
Thrive Gym https://www.thrivegym.org/
Premier Planning Group https://www.premierplanninggroup.com/
Thank you also to Swain Domain for partnering with the Emotional Fitness Studio and sharing your incredible talent in photography and videography. https://www.bethanyswain.net/
Questions? Contact Maria at (703)338-0017 or [email protected].
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, Medic*tion, or mental health or medical treatment. If you need mental health or medical support, please consult a licensed therapist or medical professional.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2158 Renard Ct, 2158 Renard Court, Annapolis, United States
USD 0.00
