An interactive workshop in a relaxed setting
Learn about medical treatments and documenting
Presented by a nurse for a non-medical audience
Sips & Wishes is where it all began. After witnessing families guessing "what would they want?", this curriculum was developed to educate and empower. The family's uncertainty left questions, guilt, or shame, which led to complicated grief. We won’t take away the grief, but we’ll take away the trauma.
So let's talk about it! Over a beverage (...see...that's where the "Sips" comes from.)
At a Sips & Wishes workshop, you gain valuable knowledge and tools to advocate for yourself and have meaningful conversations with your loved ones.
My experience as a nurse will guide you through the process, ensuring that you feel empowered and informed about your options.
Participants report feeling energized, comforted, and empowered following the education.
One-of-a-kind Program
What to Expect
Workbook
Preferences Packet
Feel empowered by becoming familiar and more comfortable with end-of-life medical treatments and concepts.
4 Reasons Why
Normalize Death
Is it hard to talk with your parents or kids about death? Has a friend told you about their guilt and second-guessing because they had to decide if they should put a feeding tube in their mom? Our culture hides death, and many healthcare professionals see death as failure. Luckily for you, you found a nurse who wants to help with these difficult conversations...to explain what it means to “do everything” to “save” a life.
Comprehensive & Humanized Health Care Information
Real medical equipment is shared to demystify the tools. Medical treatments and their purpose are discussed. Real stories are shared to help the information sink in. Sharing personal experiences isn't just for the presenters, but the participants, too. Let's hear your stories. And ask any "taboo" question. Learning about the sequence and side effects of these medical treatments and interventions helps you make educated decisions about what you want for your body.
Proven Strategy, Highly-Effective Education
All of the curriculum is purposeful and designed by a Master's prepared educator. You are encouraged to ask questions and engage in thoughtful discussions. Participants report feeling energized, comforted, and empowered following the workshop.
Innovative, One-of-a-Kind Solution to a Selfless Act
With this unique education, you have the chance to discover your wishes and amplify your voice. It's expected that your loved ones will experience grief when you're gone. The Sips & Wishes workshop offers a solution to the guilt of not knowing what you want. Please do this for them.
-- Packages --
45-Min Presentation
Ideal for community organizations.
45-Minute Presentation for any audience: senior living community, religious organization, lunch & learn for senior centers, funeral homes, financial institutions, etc. Informational handout provided for each attendee.
Full Workshop
Ideal as a privately-hosted workshop for your family, friends, or social group.
Comprehensive interactive seminar and Workbook for each attendee.
Host determines guest list, provides Sips & Snacks, and venue.
6-20 people
2 hours
(Attendees may add the Preferences Packet following the workshop or at a later date for an additional fee.)
Deluxe Package
Ideal as an employee health wellness benefit.
Comprehensive interactive seminar, Workbook, and Preferences Packet for each attendee.
Host determines guest list, provides Sips & Snacks, and venue.
6-20 people
3.5 hr session
Don't see what you're looking for? Ask for a custom package.
Rave reviews
I wasn’t sure what to expect from Sips & Wishes, but I’m sure glad I was invited! In a candidly compassionate environment, Amy helped everyone learn our responsibilities and rights. I was guided through my choices and given a chance to support my fellow partygoers. Afterwards, I had a great conversation with my partner about what each of us hope for and need to know.
It was so eye opening to learn about medical interventions and how it's so different from what is perceived on TV. It was helpful to learn from an RN who has seen these interventions play out in real life. It was a great opportunity for me to learn about what I would want for myself, what my husband would want, what my parents would want. Just conversations that we had not had yet. It's conversations that need to be had sooner rather than later.
Sips & Wishes is bringing to the forefront a subject that 90% of people don’t really wanna talk about and in most cases should (and will have to eventually!). Lots of great info and things to think about and to start to plan. The presentation was spot on and answered any questions. Amy was very well equipped to do this presentation (background and experience in this field). God bless her in her endeavors and objective of educating the masses on this touchy subject.
I found that Sips & Wishes offers information regarding serious and complicated topics in a very warm and inviting environment. Amy is very experienced and knowledgeable yet very relatable.
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