Speaking and Training
Margaret Pendergrass, LCSW, GC-C
Speaker | Therapist | Educator
Helping people navigate grief, caregiving, serious illness and life’s hardest transitions with compassion, clarity and practical tools
Life changes in ways we never planned - through illness, caregiving, grief or profound loss. Margaret equips audiences with evidence-based tools to navigate these experiences while staying connected to what matters most.
Drawing on more than 15 years in healthcare, she blends psychology, storytelling and practical strategies that leave audiences feeling understood, empowered and inspired to take meaningful action.
Why Margaret?
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Certified Grief Counselor
Founder - Roswell Grief Counseling
Adjunct Professor - Tulane University School of Social Work
15+ years experience in Healthcare and Medical Social Work
Featured In
Signature Presentations
Signature Keynotes
The Myth of Moving On
What our modern culture gets wrong when it comes to grief and loss
Healthy Grieving: What Helps and What Hurts
Practical guidance for navigating grief with compassion and grace
Finding meaning and purpose when life doesn’t go as planned
Living Well with Chronic Illness
Community and Healthcare
How to Talk About Death without Losing Hope
Creating conversations that strengthen connection rather than fear
Finding kindness towards yourself in times of loss, caregiving and uncertainty
Self-Compassion for Impossible Seasons
Caregiver and Family Programs
Using psychological flexibility to navigate caregiver burnout and fatigue
Caring without Losing Yourself
Making Room for Joy in Long Term Dementia Caregiving
Permission, Resilience and practical straggles for sustaining yourself
Language Matters: How to Talk to Kids About Death
Helping adults communicate honestly and compassionately with children about difficult topics
What Audiences Leave With
Compassionate conversations. Practical tools.
No easy answers required.
Margaret’s presentations help audiences learn:
How to Understand
Put language around grief, uncertainty and difficult emotions.
How to Respond
Communicate more thoughtfully when someone is hurting.
How to Adapt
Use psychological flexibility to navigate circumstances that simply cannot be fixed.
How to Live
Stay connected to meaning, relationships and what matters most.
Perfect For:
Community Organizations
Nonprofits
Healthcare systems
Conferences
Schools and Universities
Faith Communities
Caregiver Support Programs
Keynote presentations
Breakout sessions
Professional Development
Community Workshops
Leadership Trainings
Webinars
Retreats
Available Formats
Let’s create a meaningful experience for your audience.
Whether you’re planning a conference, caregiver program, professional training, or community event, Margaret can tailor a presentation to meet the needs of your audience.
Based in the Atlanta area, Margaret is available for local and national speaking engagements.