Tip #3:
Have you clarified final health decisions with aging parents, your siblings,spouse, etc?
1. Advanced Care Planning (ACP) is an essential part of family care planning. Though you might be asked if these documents are in place when a health emergency occurs, discussing these things earlier is critical.
a. As a young, healthy person you probably want to be resuscitated, but if you have a chronic illness, you may just want to let things happen.
2. Start your discussions early. Don’t wait until a crisis occurs. If you wait until your parents are in the midst of a health or financial crisis there may be fewer choices available to them or you may have to make decision quickly. Being proactive can also help to prevent some of the conflict and stress that occurs in families when a parent’s health starts to deteriorate and everyone is scrambling to find a quick resolution. Helpful for avoiding marital stress too.
Check out Five Wishes Form https://www.fivewishes.org/for-myself to help with this. (Sample of the handouts from this mini-workshop)
I have created a 1 hour Mini-Workshop with additional solutions for Aging Loved Ones concerns
“Triple Decker Sandwich Issues: Coping with Aging Parents (or Spouse)”
January Dates:
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 6:00PM PST (7:00PM CST & 8:00PM EST) on Zoom
Friday January 5, 2024 6:00PM (PST) 7:00PM (CST) 8:00PM (EST) on Zoom
Monday, January 8, 2024 6:00PM (PST) 7:00PM (CST) 8:00PM (EST) on Zoom
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 6:00PM (PST) 7:00PM (CST) 8:00PM (EST) on Zoom
(Register for the wait list today)
https://www.jeannegormick.com/loss-survivor-tribe
Tip #2:
have all these important legal documents properly in place for yourselves and your Aging Loved Ones?
1. Find a Mobile Notary (to make signing easy for older adults)
2. Here’s a list to get you started…
a. Power of Attorney – must be set well in advance - You won’t be able to easily create one once a person is deemed not to have ‘sufficient mental capacity’
b. Decide need for a will or trust?
c. Get a healthcare proxy
d. Discuss loved ones wishes for life-sustaining treatments and end of life choices
Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)
Hospice
Funeral
Burial Plans
Body Part Donations
Other
e. Family member roles:
Who will be the executor of the estate?
Who will manage finances?
Who will care for Mom & Dad (Aging Spouse, etc.?)
Consider family member’s personalities in assigning roles (i.e., the emotional one versus practical one) until a professional can be hired, as needed.
I have created a 1 hour Mini-Workshop with additional solutions for Aging Loved Ones concerns
“Triple Decker Sandwich Issues: Coping with Aging Parents (or Spouse)”
Available January Dates:
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 6:00PM (PST) 7:00PM CST & 8:00PM (EST) on Zoom
Friday January 5, 2024 6:00PM (PST) 7:00PM (CST) 8:00PM (EST) on Zoom
Monday, January 8, 2024 6:00PM (PST) 7:00PM (CST) 8:00PM (EST) on Zoom
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 6:00PM (PST) 7:00PM (CST) 8:00PM (EST) on Zoom
(Register for the wait list today)
Are you concerned about your Aging Loved Ones?
Did you notice issues of aging coming to the surface around the Thanksgiving table? (Memory issues, driving concerns, falling, etc.)
Tip #1
If you’re caring for a loved one or have concerns, you will have your hands full. But answers are available!
The American Red Cross Family Caregiving Program consists of the following educational topics for caregivers.
This link will help…(Sample of the handouts from our mini-workshop, available in January, 2024)
https://fmaaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/AmericanRedCrossFamilyCaregiving.pdf
I used to do workshops for the Red Cross on these topics and more:
Healthy Eating
Home Safety
Caregiving Skills
Body Mechanic
Personal Care
Caring for the Caregiver
Legal and Financial Issues
Dementia
Caregiving Resources
Now I have created a 1 hour Mini-Workshop with solutions for Aging Loved Ones concerns covering these topics and more…
“Triple Decker Sandwich Issues: Coping with Aging Parents (or Spouse)”
January Dates:
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 6:00PM PST (7:00PM CST & 8:00PM EST) on Zoom
Friday January 5, 2024 6:00PM (PST) 7:00PM (CST) 8:00PM (EST) on Zoom
Monday, January 8, 2024 6:00PM (PST) 7:00PM (CST) 8:00PM (EST) on Zoom
Tuesday, January 9, 2024 6:00PM (PST) 7:00PM (CST) 8:00PM (EST) on Zoom
Register for the wait list today
Go to Relationship Workshops in Menu above or click here: https://www.jeannegormick.com/loss-survivor-tribe
This concise, 1 Hour mini-workshop helps with
Conflict Resolution Skills
Emotional Support
Trust Building Tools
Enhanced Communication Tools
Handling Family & In-Law Conflicts
Overcoming Financial Stress
Creating Quality Time with Everyone
Enhanced Marriage Longevity & Commitment
Happiness & Fulfillment by Overcoming Challenges
Increased Life Balance Despite Difficult Times
And much more…
This workshop is designed to get you to a place of moving on after your loss through ideas and methods but only when you are ready.
Behavioral Objective – To consider new ways to move on after your loss, specifically after the loss of a person to death or a break-up (rather than losing a pet, a job, etc.)
Workshop Take-Aways
Learn how to slowly move in new directions
Explore new purposes and a transformed life
Learn how to identify and pursue new dreams
How to involve new friends and possibly begin dating again
(Important: I’m not a licensed therapist, but I have referrals if you need additional support.)
Explore new beginnings after a loss – Trial Phase (no charge) on this workshop coming soon. If you are in this stage of life, join the waiting list at https://www.jeannegormick.com/loss-survivor-tribe
NOTE: A portion of all workshop income goes to Support Bridge of Hope. Please join us…Only you can make a difference in ending family homelessness.
I spent the last years of my career in the field of hospice, but I also lost my husband of almost 50 years, Cal and later a boyfriend and a brother. For, thankfully, only a few years I suffered loss and experienced grief.
Behavioral Objective – Learn about grief (from any loss) and obtain tools to move through the stages of grief
Workshop Take-Aways
Learn how God is always faithful – even in death
Explore types of death
Learn about the variety of losses
Learn the 5 stages of grief and how to move on in healthy ways
Learn ways to cope
(Important: I’m not a licensed therapist, but I have referrals if you need additional support.)
Explore loss, grief and moving through grieving – Trial Phase (no charge) on this workshop coming soon. If you are in this stage of your life, join the waiting list at https://www.jeannegormick.com/loss-survivor-tribe
NOTE: A portion of all workshop income goes to Support Bridge of Hope. Please join us…Only you can make a difference in ending family homelessness.
This workshop will help you cope with responsiblities of aging loved ones, children, and sometimes, grandchilden that can affect a marriage unexpectedly. More information can be found here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2047287/13229615
(Important: I’m not a licensed therapist, but I have referrals if you need additional support.)
However, I’ve spent over 20 years of my career working with seniors and their adult children. This workshop is jam packed with solutions to help aging loved ones and their families survive this potentially difficult disruption in their marriage.
Behavioral Objective – Learn how to prepare ahead for issues with your aging loved ones and red flags to watch for. You will receive tools to cope and maintain peace and balance in your marriage (or love relationship).
Workshop Take-Aways
Learn how to get all necessary documents in place
Learn how to get support
Explore positive outcomes during this time of life
Learn how to discover red flags early
Hacks to comfortably help seniors through their golden years
Hacks to keep your marriage together during the chaos
Explore the many issues of the sandwich generation – Trial Phase (no charge) on this workshop coming soon. If you are in or anticipate being in this stage of your love relationship, join the waiting list at https://www.jeannegormick.com/loss-survivor-tribe
NOTE: A portion of all workshop iIncome goes to Support Bridge of Hope. Please join us…Only you can make a difference in ending family homelessness.
“My late husband, Cal and I met in high school. We were high school sweethearts who were married for almost 50 years.” Jeanne Gormick
(NOTE: Only 6% of marriages last 50 years. Ours beat the odds and you can too! “The average length of a marriage in the U.S. lasts 7-8 years.” Weinman & Associates 5/26/2022)
Marriages are failing and as marriages fail, society crumbles! This workshop is part of the faith-based Seasons of Relationship & Marriage Mini-Workshops presented by a real woman who is dedicated to making marriages work.
Jeanne knows marriage is a roller coaster of ups and downs. She brings her life experiences (and solutions) to help you improve your dating life so you can eventually have a treasured, successful marriage.
This workshop focuses on reinforcing your marriage relationship, as the kids begin to leave the nest.
Behavioral Objective – To learn about the grief caused by children moving on and growing up to live their own adult lives and how to cope as a couple without the kids.
Workshop Take-Aways
Explore three stages: grief, relief, then joy
Learn to plan ahead
Ideas to help you enjoy and appreciate your spouse
Creative ways to fill your time
(Important: I’m not a licensed therapist, but I have referrals if you need additional support.)
Explore the empty nest syndrome – Trial Phase (no charge) on this workshop coming soon. If you are in this stage of your marriage, join the waiting list at https://www.jeannegormick.com/loss-survivor-tribe
NOTE: A portion of all workshop income goes to Support Bridge of Hope. Please join us…Only you can make a difference in ending family homelessness.
This workshop focuses tools to overcome anxiety in any relationship.
Behavioral Objective of This Workshop – To learn how to help your child or teen cope with anxiety
Workshop Take-Aways
Learn about anxiety issues in children
Learn what makes children anxious
Learn how to help an anxious child
Practice exercises to demonstrate methods
Learn about Social Anxiety and other anxiety issues faced by teens
Learn the body signs & symptoms of anxiety
Learn hacks, coping skills and strategies to help anxious teens
(Important: I’m not a licensed therapist, but I have referrals if you need additional support.)
Explore ways to cope with anxiety in you or a family member – Trial Phase (no charge) on this workshop coming soon. If you are in this stage of your potential relationship, please get on the waiting list at https://www.jeannegormick.com/loss-survivor-tribe
NOTE: A portion of all workshop income goes to Support Bridge of Hope. Please join us…Only you can make a difference in ending family homelessness.
This workshop is about helping your teens become god-fearing healthy adults, while helping you survive a potentially difficult season.
Behavioral Objective – To learn to help your teen successfully move into adulthood and learn to cope with stresses of life
Workshop Take-Aways
Explore Social Anxiety and touch on other anxiety issues faced by some teens
Learn the body signs & symptoms of general and Social Anxiety
(Anxiety covered in depth in a separate workshop)
Learn hacks and coping skills and strategies to help teens deal with stress
(Important: I’m not a licensed therapist, but I have referrals if you need additional support.)
Explore raising teens to be God-fearing adults – Trial Phase (no charge) on this workshop coming soon. If you are in this stage of your potential relationship, join the wait list at at https://www.jeannegormick.com/loss-survivor-tribe
NOTE: A portion of all workshop income goes to Support Bridge of Hope. Please join us…Only you can make a difference in ending family homelessness.
This workshop focuses on pregnancy and raising young children to help you maintain a healthy marriage as things change. Generally the role of Godly parents is to teach and demonstrate Authority, Morality, Values, Provision and Love to their children.
Behavioral Objective – Learn important things to consider (and discuss) as you prepare for parenthood, as a couple.
Workshop Take-aways
When a child enters the relationship, partners need to be flexible and get support
Learn unique ways to get the support you need
Begin parenting methods and role discussions as soon as possible
Learn to establish child rearing boundaries
Learn child rearing hacks to customize parenting for each child, including personality traits
Learn about anxiety issues in some children
Learn what makes children anxious and how to help an anxious child
(Anxiety covered in depth in a separate workshop)
Learn to keep peace and balance in your marriage during a potentially difficult time of adjustment
(Important: I’m not a licensed therapist, but I have referrals if you need additional support.)
Explore raising young children – Trial Phase (no charge) on this workshop coming soon. If you are in this stage of your marriage relationship, join the waiting list at https://www.jeannegormick.com/loss-survivor-tribe
NOTE: A portion of all workshop income goes to Support Bridge of Hope. Please join us…Only you can make a difference in ending family homelessness.
My late husband, Cal and I met in high school. We were high school sweethearts who were married for almost 50 years. (NOTE: Only 6% of marriages last 50 years. Ours beat the odds and you can too! “The average length of a marriage in the U.S. lasts 7-8 years.” Weinman & Associates 5/26/2022)
Marriages are failing and as marriages fail, society crumbles! This workshop is part of the faith-based Seasons of Relationship & Marriage Mini-Workshops presented by a real woman who is dedicated to making marriages work.
Jeanne knows marriage is a roller coaster of ups and downs. She brings her life experiences (and solutions) to help you improve your dating life so you can eventually have a treasured, successful marriage.
This workshop focuses on the season of early marriage.
Behavioral Objectives of This Workshop – To learn how to adjust to sharing your most intimate life with another person. You will learn how to understand each other better and how to enhance couple communication.
Workshop Take-aways include:
Researching ways to deepen your understanding of your spouse, including personality traits
Learning to romance your spouse
Coming away knowing how to begin to effectively communicate with your partner from a place of love, even in times of conflict
(Important: I’m not a licensed therapist, but I have referrals if you need additional support.)
Explore early marriage – Trial Phase (no charge) on this workshop coming soon. If you are in this stage of your potential relationship, join the wait list at https://www.jeannegormick.com/loss-survivor-tribe
NOTE: A portion of all workshop income goes to Support Bridge of Hope. Please join us…Only you can make a difference in ending family homelessness.
My late husband, Cal and I met in high school. We were high school sweethearts who were married for almost 50 years. (NOTE: Only 6% of marriages last 50 years. Ours beat the odds and you can too! “The average length of a marriage in the U.S. lasts 7-8 years.” Weinman & Associates 5/26/2022)
Marriages are failing and as marriages fail, society crumbles! This workshop is part of the faith-based Seasons of Relationship & Marriage Mini-Workshops presented by a real woman who is dedicated to making marriages work.
Jeanne knows marriage is a roller coaster of ups and downs. She brings her life experiences (and solutions) to help you improve your early marriage season so you can create a treasured, successful marriage.
This workshop focuses on the realities of marriage.
Behavioral Objectives – To learn how to avoid the 6 biggest relationship mistakes that can destroy your marriage.
Workshop Take-Aways Include:
How you can beat the odds. Only 6% of marriages last 50 years. Ours beat the odds and yours can too!
How to create a long-lasting marriage
Discussions of the 7 year itch
Learning what actually worked in our happy, stable relationship to create your own long-lasting successful marriage
Gaining insights and tools to foster further closeness, friendship, and trust
Achieving a greater understanding of your relationship and explore a road map for improvement
Explore the realities of marriage – Trial Phase (no charge) on this workshop coming soon. If you are in this stage of your marriage relationship, join us on the wait list at https://www.jeannegormick.com/loss-survivor-tribe
NOTE: A portion of all workshop income goes to Support Bridge of Hope. Please join us…Only you can make a difference in ending family homelessness.
My late husband, Cal and I met in high school. We were high school sweethearts who were married for almost 50 years. (NOTE: Only 6% of marriages last 50 years. Ours beat the odds and you can too! “The average length of a marriage in the U.S. lasts 7-8 years.” Weinman & Associates 5/26/2022)
Marriages are failing and as marriages fail, society crumbles! This workshop is part of the faith-based Seasons of Relationship & Marriage Mini-Workshops presented by a real woman who is dedicated to making marriages work.
Jeanne knows marriage is a roller coaster of ups and downs. She brings her life experiences (and solutions) to help you improve your engagement life so you can build a solid foundation to create a treasured, successful marriage.
This workshop focuses on the season of engagement. A fun and exciting time, but much to consider…
Behavioral Objectives of This Workshop – Begin to learn how to better understand your significant other during a stressful time of planning a wedding. You’ll learn tools to focus on the importance of the marriage after the engagement and wedding.
Workshop Take-Aways:
Learning how to survive planning a wedding
Learning to survive the wedding, itself, and thinking way beyond the wedding day.
Being engaged means - Commitment, Effective Communication and Lots of Forgiveness
Beginning to effectively communicate with your partner from a place of love - even in times of conflict
(Important: I’m not a licensed therapist, but I have referrals if you need additional support.)
Explore being engaged – Trial Phase (no charge) on this workshop coming soon. If you are in this stage of your potential relationship, join us on the waiting list at https://www.jeannegormick.com/loss-survivor-tribe
NOTE: A portion of all workshop income goes to Support Bridge of Hope. Please join us…Only you can make a difference in ending family homelessness.
“My late husband, Cal and I met in high school. We were high school sweethearts who were married for almost 50 years.” Jeanne Gormick
(NOTE: Only 6% of marriages last 50 years. Ours beat the odds and you can too! “The average length of a marriage in the U.S. lasts 7-8 years.” Weinman & Associates 5/26/2022)
Marriages are failing and as marriages fail, society crumbles! This workshop is part of the faith-based Seasons of Relationship & Marriage Mini-Workshops presented by a real woman who is dedicated to making marriages work.
Jeanne knows marriage is a roller coaster of ups and downs. She brings her life experiences (and solutions) to help you improve your dating life so you can eventually have a treasured, successful marriage.
This workshop focuses on dating with the purpose of marriage in mind.
Behavioral Objectives of This Workshop – There has never been a better time to learn more about yourself and how to learn about your dating partner so you can begin to cultivate a long-lasting love relationship
Workshop Take-Aways –
7 things to consider as you begin dating with the objective of marriage in mind
Discover who you are first, so have the most to offer your significant other
Be prepared for the right partner by exploring the personal growth you need to create a long-lasting relationship
Get the tools you need to find the right person for you, including mental health cautions and personality traits
Learn to date in a way that honors and glorifies God
Learn the basic concepts of successful dating, which apply no matter what
Receive suggested dating questions from licensed professional counselor
Receive numerous handouts and links
(Important: I’m not a licensed therapist, but I have referrals if you need additional support.)
Explore early, pre-marital dating – Trial Phase (no charge) on this workshop coming soon. If you are in this stage of your potential relationship, please get on the waiting list at https://www.jeannegormick.com/loss-survivor-tribe
NOTE: A portion of all workshop income goes to Support Bridge of Hope. Please join us…Only you can make a difference in ending family homelessness.
FAITHBASED MINI-WORKSHOPS: 10 SEASONS OF RELATIONSHIP & MARRIAGE*
Marriages are failing and as marriages fail, society crumbles!
Jeanne Gormick, married to her late husband for almost 50 years, knows marriage is a roller coaster of ups and downs. She brings her life experiences (and solutions) to help you improve your treasured marriage, so you can have a successful marriage.
These faith-based dating and marriage workshops are designed for anyone who is married or contemplating marriage. These workshops are for individuals who are not currently in crisis, but want to explore new ways to improve their relationships.
Referrals to professionals available as needed.
Crafted with an easy-to-digest bullet point format, igniting your thoughts and sparking crucial conversations with your significant other. Let the journey of connection begin! 🚀💬
Reasonably priced they are designed for everyone and presented by a real woman who made it through 50 years of marriage.
I am not a licensed therapist or trained professional but I bring a real-life marriage to the table and offer referrals to professionals as needed. The handouts alone, are worth the price of admission.
These personalized workshops bring key points that can later be discussed with a professional, as needed.
($25/session; $35 for 2 sessions or to include a friend or your significant other)
*As life happens, some of the following seasons may overlap or occur sooner than expected. Select the season(s) you are currently in or an upcoming season.
Check out my promo videos for each season’s workshop:
PRE-ENGAGEMENT DATING https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uYfZaRVSWA
ENGAGEMENT STAGE: FUN & EXCITING BUT… https://youtu.be/hgVpgC7jw08
MARRIAGE PREP - FACING REALITY https://youtu.be/KItp42fM70U
EARLY MARRIAGE https://youtu.be/-S7yLD7RqhM
PREGNANCY AND PARENTING YOUNG CHILDREN: Learn how to customize your child-rearing https://youtu.be/iNYXPV1T--c
RAISING TEENS includes: Help your teens become healthy, God-fearing adults https://youtu.be/AObGoaawgfQ
TOOLS TO OVERCOME ANXIETY ISSUES IN YOURSELF OR YOUR CHILDREN https://youtu.be/V777wSZWrMw
THE EMPTY NEST SYNDROME https://youtu.be/EpZGG1DndHc
THE TRIPLE DECKER SANDWICH GENERATION - COPING WITH AGING PARENTS, CHILDREN AND, SOMETIMES, GRANDCHILDREN ALL AT THE SAME TIME! https://youtu.be/bbCOstjU0Ag
GRIEVING THE LOSS OF PARENTS, A SIBLING, A SPOUSE, A CHILD OR A MARRIAGE https://youtu.be/OGJj4YOlCWs
NEW BEGINNINGS FOLLOWING A LOSS: Exploring new purposes and a transformed life https://youtu.be/NjuYtCinOaY
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