I creatively engage people in productive End of Life conversations.

  • Semi-Structured End of Life Exploration for Individuals or Groups

    What's your relationship with death? How does it influence your end of life planning, from Advance Healthcare Directives to body disposition and estate planning? Whether death is near or nowhere on the horizon, it's never too early to begin this exploration. I work one-on-one, with pairs, with families, and with groups of any size.

  • End of Life Courses, Talks, and Workshops

    Off-the-shelf talks and road-tested courses thoughtfully designed and run with people of all ages. I have extensive experience designing sessions for groups of all sizes and can create something that fits within your budget.

    Book me for for your next conference, gathering, or retreat!

  • Fully Customizable

    Practiced in tailoring offerings for specific audiences, I can co-design and run programs appropriate for community members, residents, and staff at all levels.

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Sample Topics for Talks

  • What is an End of Life Doula?

  • MAID: What is Medical Aid in Dying? What’s involved, who chooses it, and why it’s not the enemy.

Sample Workshop Topics

  • What is your relationship with Death?

  • I’ve experienced a loss and I’m having EMOTIONS!

  • Create and Customize a Advance Healthcare Directive with heart (and teeth)

Course Testimonials

  • “Annie is a ray of sunshine. Talking about death and how to prepare for it is something most people can't do. Annie has an incredible aptitude for taking the sting out of it, making it both approachable and informative.”

  • “THANK YOU for this outstanding class that gave me valuable info I needed to complete my EOL planning binder with 100% confidence. Now I don't need to think about it again until I review every 5 years. What a great feeling of satisfaction. THANK YOU.”

  • “Thank you for all the effort you put in. This was an excellent and very original class and we were lucky to have you design it and teach it to us. Thank you.”

  • “This class was transformative for me. Prior to taking the class, I was afraid of death and uncomfortable talking about it. In the course of the 6 weeks, I became less afraid and very comfortable talking about death. That is amazing to me! In addition, I completely revamped my end of life planning legal and personal documents. I've never had "my house" in such good order. I highly recommend this class.”

Annie Valdes
Educator, Coach, Designer

I’m available for Speaking, Workshops, Community Engagement, and Education. I’d love to be your secret weapon, whether it’s adding value for your clients, providing caregiving benefits for family and staff, or improving community engagement and care planning. My offerings also serve as an excellent benefit, bringing down care costs and improving employee retention.

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