McCandlish Lillard Principal Melinda Merk, JD, LLM, CFPยฎ, AEPยฎ will be presenting with Nancy Fagan, CMC of Continuum Care Strategies and Fran Tilton Shelton (author of “The Spirituality of Grief” and co-founder of Faith and Grief) at the upcoming Joint Meeting of the Northern Virginia Estate Planning Council, Estate Planning Council of Montgomery County, Maryland, and the Washington, D.C. Estate Planning Council on “Guiding Through Grief: Practical Strategies for Supporting Clients and Families After a Life-Changing Diagnosis or End-of-Life Transition.”
The panel discussion, moderated by Christopher Pintauro of Bessemer Trust, will explore the complex emotional, psychological, and spiritual dynamics of grief, offering professionals practical tools to support clients and their families during life’s most trying moments, including:
๐นUnderstanding Grief:ย Key phases and expressions of grief in response to a devastating diagnosis or impending loss.
๐นPractical Tools and Resources:ย Techniques for addressing emotional and logistical challenges including, legacy planning, bereavement support, and anticipatory grief.
๐นCommunication Strategies:ย How to facilitate compassionate and clear conversations with clients and their families about difficult topics.
๐นCultural and Spiritual Sensitivities:ย Recognizing and respecting diverse cultural, spiritual, and personal approaches to grieving and end-of-life issues.
๐นBuilding Resilience:ย Empowering clients and their families to find strength, meaning, and connection amidst the pain of loss.
