Learn why older adults push back—and the communication tools that create openness instead of conflict.
Learn to uncover what’s behind hesitation about senior life transitions. Discover practical strategies that foster deep discussion and true collaboration.
Gain Insight into the Root Causes of Resistance
If you’re the child of an aging parent you know how quickly conversations can stall. Resistance to life changes can look like stubbornness, endless “no’s,” the silent treatment, or tense standstills that leave you feeling frustrated.
Upon reflection, it’s easy to see that this resistance to discussion is really about fear, loss of control, and other worries that aren’t easy to name. When you begin to see resistance for what it really is, you can meet it (and your aging parent) with empathy, compassion, and connection. This opens the door to conversations that can actually move forward.
Master Motivational Interviewing Techniques to Foster Change
In family conversations, old discussion patterns often resurface—leaving you stuck in cycles of frustration, distrust, or stalemates. That’s why I teach evidence-based communication tools designed to move things forward with compassion.
We’ll harness Motivational Interviewing—a proven approach for navigating major life changes. Applied to senior transitions, it helps both you and your loved one clarify the “why” behind change, so decisions feel less like battles and more like shared understanding.
New Communication Strategies for the Toughest Talks
When you’ve been communicating with someone for decades, it can feel impossible to imagine talking to them any differently. You may even worry that it’s “too late” to change old patterns. This is especially true when conversations get hard.
But in this class, you’ll learn simple, step-by-step approaches—practical scripts and strategies—that make hard conversations easier. We won’t change the way you connect day-to-day with your loved one. Instead, you’ll gain tools to gently navigate the tough, stuck places—so big life changes can be discussed with less conflict and more understanding.
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FAQs
Who is the class for?
Adults caring for older loved ones, or professionals supporting senior life or housing transitions.
What format is it?
Live 1-hour zoom course conveniently timed to fit into your day.
What will I get?
- 1 hour of live instruction from a seasoned Motivational Interviewing expert.
- Q&A session to get your questions answered.
- A set of ready-to-use conversation companion scripts, drawn from evidence-based Motivational Interviewing. These aren’t rigid formulas—they’re collaborative, flexible responses designed for the real things you hear from older adults every day.
- 2–3 practical scripts for responding to common statements seniors make when facing change.
- 2–3 reflective statement scripts to help you gently move conversations forward, even when they feel stuck.
Show Up as the Child and Advocate You Want to Be
With communication strategies and practical next steps under your belt, you can help your parent find their way forward as their life changes.
As adult children caring for aging parents, the stalled conversations and stubborn stone‑walling that often arise during life‑changing discussions can feel like the last straw. After all, you’re trying to help. You want what’s best for your parent and you want them to be safe, but you may not have realized that initiating these talks can unleash a flood of emotions and anxieties.
That’s why I specialize in communication strategies for these difficult conversations—providing you with tools and techniques that move things forward. I’ve helped dozens of families grow closer and navigate essential life transitions, I know I can help you do the same.
