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FREE WEBINAR: How to Talk About Tough Topics with Love (1)

Tue, Jun 17

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12-1pm EST; Zoom

Tips on talking to family members who prefer to avoid planning ahead, are superstitious and think talking about illness or death brings it on

FREE WEBINAR: How to Talk About Tough Topics with Love (1)
FREE WEBINAR: How to Talk About Tough Topics with Love (1)

Time & Location

Jun 17, 2025, 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT

12-1pm EST; Zoom

About the event


You'll learn:


✅ A practical roadmap for one of life’s hardest conversations

How to talk to your loved ones about aging, illness, and death—without overwhelming them (or yourself).

✅ 3 proven ways to handle emotional, avoidant, or superstitious reactions

Because not everyone wants to talk—but you can still reach them.

✅ The 5 questions every family should answer before a crisis hits

Even if everyone is healthy right now, waiting too long creates chaos.

✅ How to turn your plans into a powerful act of love—not just paperwork

Make your planning feel like a gift, not a burden.

✅ Bonus: Scripts and conversation starters you can actually use

No awkward speeches—just warm, honest ways to open the door using our 'Take Care Conversation Guide' (free for those who come to the webinar)



Presented by Dr. Laura Shoots,
Emergency Physician Founder + CEO of Take Care





Dr. Laura Shoots is an emergency physician, educator, and healthcare leader with a master’s degree in Quality Improvement and Patient Safety from the University of Toronto. She is the founder of Take Care, a platform that helps you create, organize, and share personalized plans for life’s most challenging times—from unexpected hospitalizations to end of life.  Passionate about system-level change, she also teaches at McMaster University and has held several leadership roles in healthcare.






Who Should Attend:

This session for is anyone interested in learning more about preparing for the end of life journey


Accommodations: 

If you have a physical or communication need that may affect your participation in this webinar, please contact us at info@takecaretogether.ca at least two weeks prior to the webinar. Without prior notification of need, we may not be able to provide appropriate accommodations for the live event.


Tech Requirements: 

This webinar will be presented using the Zoom platform. Please review Zoom technical requirements and support information, and test your connection.Once you've joined the webinar, there are two ways to connect your audio: via computer (VoIP) or via telephone. No microphone is required. PLA works with its webinar platform provider to assure the highest quality audio is being delivered to attendees. However, variables over which PLA has no control—such as the speed of your Internet connection or traffic on your local network—can affect the end quality of the webinar audio delivered by your computer. Each webinar’s audio is also available by telephone via a toll number, so we recommend you have access to a long-distance enabled phone as a backup in case you experience audio issues with VoIP. 










DISCLAIMER:


Not Legal Advice:

The information presented in this webinar is intended for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. While we aim to provide accurate and current information, laws and regulations can vary by jurisdiction and change over time. For legal advice specific to your situation, please consult with a qualified attorney.


Not Medical Advice:

Similarly, the content provided in this webinar should not be interpreted as medical advice. Any health-related decisions should be made in consultation with a healthcare professional. Always seek the guidance of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding medical conditions or health goals.


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Recording Notice:

This session will be recorded and may be used for promotional purposes or made available for rewatching on our website or other platforms. By participating, you consent to the recording and potential future use of the webinar content. If you have concerns, you can always choose to keep your camera and microphone off, or not participate.


No Warranties:

While we strive to ensure that the information provided is accurate and reliable, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability with respect to the webinar content for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.


Limitations of Liability:

In no event will Croak Solutions Inc. or the presenters be liable for any loss or damage, including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from reliance on the information presented in this webinar.

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