Advance Care Planning
Your wishes, your voice, your care.
Advance Care Planning is more than filling out forms. It's a structured process for getting clear on what you want, and making sure the people around you know it. We'll work through your values, your care preferences, and who you trust to speak for you if you can't.
Together, we’ll explore:
What matters most to you, including independence, comfort, staying connected, and what conditions would affect your choices
Your preferences around specific treatments, emergency care, life support, and pain management
Where you want to receive care, and what comfort looks like for you
Who you trust to speak for you, and how to prepare them for that role
Post-death preferences, including organ donation, burial or cremation, and what you want people to know
We'll make sure your voice is heard when it counts most.
Want to skip ahead? You can jump to what we’ll explore together, what you’ll walk away with, or pricing and sliding scale information.
Once you're ready to begin, we'll move through a series of guided conversations—usually 3–4 hours across 2–3 sessions. You're welcome, and encouraged, to invite loved ones, especially anyone you may appoint as your healthcare agent.
This is deeply personal work, but you don't have to navigate it alone. I'll guide the process and move at a pace that works for you.
I’ll tailor our discussions to you, but here's an overview of what we may explore:
What We'll Explore, Together
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What matters most to you: independence, comfort, connection, staying mentally present, letting nature take its course
What conditions or limitations would affect your choices
How you make decisions under pressure, and what helps you stay grounded
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Your wishes around life-sustaining treatment, emergency care, and pain management
Preferences for specific interventions: CPR, ventilation, feeding tubes, sedation
What comfort and dignity look like for you in different scenarios
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Who you trust to speak for you
How to prepare them to feel confident and clear in that role
How to communicate your wishes to your wider care circle
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Messages or reflections you'd like to leave behind
What you want people to remember about you
What You’ll Walk Away With
You'll receive a customized planning packet:
Conversation Summary – a narrative reflection of your values and preferences
Key Preferences Snapshot – a practical reference for loved ones and providers
Advance Directives Forms – specific to your state
Everything is written in plain language and designed to be useful, not just stored in a drawer.
Ready to Go Further?
Getting your wishes down is important—and it's often just the start.
Many families also need help preparing loved ones for hard conversations or ensuring someone is present when the time comes.
Want to learn more about bedside or caregiver support? Explore End-of-Life Guidance