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Transformational coaching is the process of being supported by through a significant change that helps you grow, develop, and ultimately rethink your ‘hardwired’ thoughts, fears and behavioural patterns of the past, that are holding you back today. The underlying premise of transformational coaching is that you will examine everything that could be in service of that transformation. It includes a holistic examination of your life, such as your cultural identity, influencers, and messaging that may be a catalyst or hindrance to significant change. For example, removing fears and blockages to holding open-hearted and enriching death and dying conversations with family and friends.

An open-hearted conversation with family, friends, and individuals within your community on what is important to you when making decisions on your preferred personal health care and end-of-life care planning.

Early conversations can improve the delivery of culturally appropriate and person-centred care; ensuring your voice will be heard when it matters most, your wishes followed, and your loved ones protected from making gut-wrenching conversations at a time of trauma and grief.

“Talking about dying might be hard, but it won’t kill you. You might even find that your family is dying to talk.” dyingtotalk.org.au

The reality of the human condition is that unforeseen accidents, physical and mental health challenges, and sudden death do not discriminate; and can happen to any individual from conception to the final breath.

Having open conversations about death and dying allows us to consider how we feel about different options for advance care planning and end-of-life care, how we would prefer to live our final days, and how we want our lives to be celebrated and remembered.

“Advance care planning is the process of planning for your future health care. It relates to healthcare you would or would not like to receive if you were to become seriously ill or injured and are unable to communicate your preferences or make decisions. This often relates to the care you receive at the end of your life.

Advance care planning gives you the opportunity to think about, discuss and record your preferences for the type of care you would receive and the outcomes you would consider acceptable. It helps to ensure your loved ones and doctors know what your health and personal preferences are and that these preferences are respected.” Advance Care Planning Australia

It is care plan that helps you maintain control and ensure your voice will be heard as you, or a loved one, approaches their active dying stage. The goal is to prevent or relieve suffering as much as possible and to improve quality of life while respecting the Dying Person’s Bill of Rights. Generally speaking, you gain peace of mind and confidence that your physical comfort, mental and emotional needs, spiritual issues, and practical tasks will be in line with your values, ethics and personal preferences.

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