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Starting the Conversation: End of Life Planning for Families

August 5, 2019

We mortals tend to avoid these conversations until we are forced by circumstances of life to make decisions for ourselves and others in a crisis. This workshop is designed to help families begin this conversation in a relaxed setting with experienced support. Doing this work, when there is time to consider our values and preferences and to share them with each other, is a gift  to our loved ones. It helps to ease some of the anxiety and prevent confusion and conflict that can arise in families when they are most vulnerable. I provide practical information and guidance for taking the steps necessary to formulate and formalize ones wishes for the inevitable and mysterious end-of-life.

Starting the Conversation: a 2-hour workshop will include:

  • Overview of basic advance care planning for all adults of any age (health care proxy and living wills) including information about disposition and memorial arts.
  • Facilitated conversation about hopes and fears of each family member. I will lead you through some exercises designed to help clarify concerns and encourage completion.
  • Provision of basic legal forms for each adult that adhere to state law where each family member resides.
  • Written follow-up which includes:
    • Summary of session.
    • a to-do list for completion of paperwork and regular review
    • resource list specific to concerns of the group (for example:long-term care, dementia, legacy)

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