We make change conversations easier and more respectful.
Upcoming Live Trainings:
Navigating Resistance to Change with Senior Citizens
- For: Families of senior citizens and senior living professionals
- 1 hour class
In this class you will learn:
- How to help older adults feel a sense of control during times of change
- The underlying causes of resistance in senior care conversations
- Evidence-based strategies for effectively responding to resistance
- A deeper understanding of empathy vs. sympathy—and why the difference matters
- How to use empathy to foster stronger connection and cooperation during change-focused discussions
Want to take this class but at a different time? Email me at: calaisseniorconsult@gmail.com
Communication that Connects: Discussing Life Transitions
With Senior Citizens
- For: Families of senior citizens and senior living professionals
- 1.5 hour class
In this class you will learn:
- How to recognize and adapt your communication style to match the stages of change
- Understand strategies to reduce or prevent resistance during conversations about change
- Gain tools to effectively guide discussions in a supportive, change-oriented direction
- Explore how to create a safe, respectful space for older adults to consider and engage with change
- Participate in real-world practice—bring actual statements you’ve heard from seniors to develop practical, personalized conversation scripts for the future
Want to take this class but at a different time? Email me at: calaisseniorconsult@gmail.com
My Aging Parents Need More Support, What do I do?
- For: Families of senior citizens and senior living professionals
- 1 hour class
In this class you will learn:
- The range of support options available for aging adults
- When and how to begin researching care and service options
- Effective strategies for initiating conversations about change
- Who to contact for guidance and support throughout the journey
- At the end of the session, we’ll reserve time to address your specific challenges and work through real-life scenarios together.
Want to take this class but at a different time? Email me at: calaisseniorconsult@gmail.com
When Is the "Right Time" To Get more Support?
- Coming soon
Want to take this class but at a different time? Email me at: calaisseniorconsult@gmail.com
Understanding the Stages of Change for Aging Parents
- For: Families of senior citizens and senior living professionals
- 45 minute class
In this class you will learn:
- Learn the stages of change and how to communicate effectively in each stage of change
- Learn how to evoke planning to create empowerment
Want to take this class but at a different time? Email me at: calaisseniorconsult@gmail.com