Gentle Talk, Big Changes: Effective Communication with Seniors During Life Transitions
Learn how to cultivate empowerment for change rather than persuading change with Senior citizens
I never know if my parent really means it—they say ‘yes,’ then ‘no.’ I don’t know how to read their signals.
Navigating Change with Aging Parents
Change can be challenging for all of us—one moment we move forward, the next we feel stalled.
As an adult child, you want to support your aging parent, but the back-and-forth can leave you frustrated and emotionally drained.
In this class, you’ll gain insight into the “Stages of Change” and understand why your aging parents may fluctuate between embracing change and resisting it. More importantly, you’ll learn how to adjust your communication to match their stage, reducing stalled conversations and helping discussions move forward effectively.
Foster Empowered Change Through Effective Communication
It’s easy to fall into old conversation patterns, leaving everyone feeling unheard, frustrated, and stuck. That’s why I teach evidence-based communication tools designed to foster collaborative, respectful conversations about change.
We use Motivational Interviewing, a proven approach for guiding change, which I’ve adapted specifically for senior transitions. This method helps all parties feel engaged, empowered, and clear about the next steps to move forward.
Transform Challenging Conversations Into Connection
We often hesitate to have challenging conversations because we fear unfavorable outcomes—tension, resistance, or frustration for everyone involved.
That’s why I teach values-based conversations about change, grounded in the principles of Motivational Interviewing.
People are naturally motivated to live in alignment with their values. By incorporating values into these discussions, solutions become clearer, and decisions feel more authentic.
What was once a dreaded conversation can become one that creates connection, clarity, confidence, and meaningful change.
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Transform tough talks into shared understanding and next steps.
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, class times vary
What will I learn in Discussing Life Transitions with Senior Citizens?
- 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
- Walk away with scripts on how to respond to the toughest statements you hear from loved ones
Show Up as the genuine helper you want to be
With effective communication strategies you can help empower aging parents to be in the drivers seat of change
As adult children, we naturally want our aging parents to maintain their independence and make decisions for as long as possible. Yet sometimes, choosing to keep the status quo may not serve their best interests—or yours. Cultivating empowered change conversations that help seniors feel heard, understood, and supported is my specialty.
I’ve seen countless seniors move from simply surviving to truly thriving by making proactive, empowered decisions as they age. My goal is to help your parents experience the same sense of clarity and confidence.
Here’s to fostering connection within families and reducing tension as our loved ones navigate the aging process!
