Demystifying Death

Education for Empowerment

  • 1:1 Coaching

    In a 1:1 session for coaching and education, I’ll answer questions, provide resources, and share knowledge from my years of experience working in death and dying, dementia care, and hospice.

    These sessions can cover both education and emotional support, depending on your needs.

    Topics can include:
    - Preparing for hard conversations, like disclosing a diagnosis to family or encouraging a loved one to engage with end of life planning

    - Demystifying end of life care options

    - How to evaluate care agencies like hospice for quality

    - Exploring your wishes for your last chapter so you can communicate them to your care circle

  • "Caring for Your Loved One at End of Life" Course

    Caring for a loved one at end of life doesn’t have to be overwhelming or scary. It can be deeply meaningful and sacred. The difference, often, is simply knowing what to expect.

    Whether your loved one has a terminal diagnosis, is aging, or you simply want to be ready when the time comes, this course will prepare you to make end of life choices with confidence, create a supportive circle of care, know what to expect from the death process, and maintain self care.

    I offer this 4 or 5-session course through a number of channels including partnering with congregations and groups to offer it to their members, direct to individuals via Zoom, and through Minneapolis Community education (my low cost equity option). Stay updated on when my next offerings will be via my newsletter or reach out via email to set up a session for your congregation.

    Congregations looking for partner to provide this class to their membership can find more information here.

  • Custom Offerings

    Does your memory care staff want to know more about supporting residents and families through their last few days? Need a presentation on the state of green burial in Minnesota for your hospice staff? Looking for a speaker on how people with dementia grieve?

    I’m ready to create educational content tailored to your group drawing on my years of experience with death care in Minnesota, and based on your group’s existing knowledge and skills, your goals, and your time frame.

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