Difficult Conversations & Family Facilitation

Talking about death is one of the most important conversations we can have, and often the one we avoid the longest. Families may disagree about care, feel unsure how to raise the subject, or carry unspoken fears, grief, and old tensions that make it hard to talk at all.

Difficult Conversations & Family Facilitation creates a safe, structured space for these moments. As a neutral guide, I help everyone feel heard, keep the conversation focused and respectful, and gently bring forward the questions that matter most: What does your loved one want? What are they afraid of? What does a good ending look like for them?

Whether you’re planning ahead, responding to a new diagnosis, or navigating decisions as a loved one declines, these conversations can bring clarity, reduce conflict, and help families move forward together. Most of all, they help ensure the person at the center is honored, not talked around.

I do not provide legal, medical, or therapeutic advice, but I can help you prepare for conversations with doctors, attorneys, and hospice teams, and connect you with the right professionals when needed.

Ideal for:

• Families who aren’t sure how to start talking about end-of-life wishes
• Individuals who want to share their wishes with loved ones
• Families facing disagreement about care or treatment decisions
• Adult children talking with aging parents about the future
• Anyone navigating a terminal diagnosis and what comes next

Includes:

• Pre-conversation check-in to understand needs, concerns, and goals
• Facilitated conversation with the individual and/or family members
• Gentle guidance on topics such as care preferences, advance directives, and final wishes
• Support for emotional moments, differing opinions, and unspoken concerns
• Tools and prompts to continue the conversation at home
• A written summary of key wishes and next steps discussed