Does This Sound Like You?
– Every time I try to talk to my parents about the future, it turns tense. I’m walking on eggshells, afraid I’ll say the wrong thing and damage the trust we’ve built. But ignoring the risks they’re facing at home feels just as painful.
– I lie awake at night imagining them falling or forgetting something crucial—and yet, when I bring it up, they get quiet or change the subject. I feel stuck between deep love and total helplessness.
– I want them to feel safe and supported, but the moment I suggest any change—like hearing aids or grab bars—it’s like I’m attacking their independence. The resistance hurts, and I don’t understand it.
– I’m terrified of overstepping, but also terrified of doing nothing. I don’t know what help they truly need, and I don’t want to wait until a crisis forces us into decisions we’re not ready for.
I’m Tami,
I’ve heard stories like this many times—heartfelt and heartbreaking. If these words resonate with you, know you’re not alone. I’m here to help you navigate these conversations with communication that connects.
How I Help
With over a decade of experience using motivational interviewing—a highly effective, evidence-based communication tool—I help families navigate difficult transitions, from “We need to talk” to meaningful decisions.
My background spans 15+ years in senior living, corporate leadership, and communication coaching, giving me a unique lens to support you in finding the right words at the right time. Let’s get you and your parents aligned on what matters most—without pressure, shame, or guilt.
What If Planning Could Feel Like Connection, Not Control?
You love your parents—you want them safe, happy, independent. But the senior housing industry addresses logistics, not the emotional upheaval of a parent losing independence and identity. When you try to talk about planning, guilt, shame, anger—or even silence—often highjack the conversation. And over time, the window for planning closes: minor accidents, falls, health scares… suddenly change feels urgent.
It doesn’t have to be this hard.
Motivational interviewing—an evidence-based, person-centered communication strategy—is designed exactly for those moments. It helps people name their fears and discover their own reasons to consider change. Research with older adults shows that Motivational Interviewing improves quality of life, emotional wellness, and readiness to act. Its core is empathy and collaboration, not persuasion.
In my classes, I empower you with Motivational Interviewing Communication tools—open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and more. You’ll learn how to ask the right questions to help your parent articulate their values, fears, and readiness. This way, even stalled conversations can shift toward clarity, alignment, and respectful decision-making.
If you want to build a plan, strengthen your communication confidence, and show up for your parents as a calm, compassionate advocate, let’s talk!
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Invaluable Skills and Ignited Commitment
Tami’s approach goes beyond communication tactics; it’s about becoming compassionate guides through change. Her passion and authenticity shine through in every aspect of her work, reshaping the way we approach caregiving and aging. Tami has not only equipped me with invaluable skills but have also ignited a commitment to empathy and continuous learning.
“… All About Teaching Human Connection …”
Most training is about numbers and analytics, but this one was about teaching Human Connection.
Before a Fall, Before the Fight:
There’s Another Way
Hard conversations about aging and life transitions don’t have to push you apart—they can become catalysts for deeper connection, honest reflection, and stronger relationships.
Let’s get you the tools to speak with clarity, listen with compassion, and show up as the advocate you truly want to be.