News & Updates

May 7, 2026

I’m excited to share that I was recently a guest on The Sandwich Generation podcast, where we had a thoughtful and honest conversation about family conflict, caregiving dynamics, and navigating complicated relationships with aging parents. The episode, titled Episode 4: For Anyone with a “Difficult Parent,” This One’s for You!, explores some of the emotional […]

April 16, 2026

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April 9, 2026

Guardianship and conservatorship disputes often involve both legal and deeply personal family issues. This article highlights how mediation can provide a more flexible, cost-effective way to resolve these conflicts by improving communication, preserving relationships, and creating practical, person-centered solutions, while recognizing that court involvement remains necessary in some cases.

April 1, 2026

This issue includes a spring reflection on expectations in mediation, a guest article on planning for shared family cabins, upcoming events and presentations, and a new referral resources page with materials for families and professionals. Anticipating Spring, Navigating Expectations Living in Minnesota, we become very familiar with anticipation. Even after the calendar says it is spring, […]

March 19, 2026

Explore and download materials that provide an overview of my services, background, and approach. Feel free to share these resources with clients, families, or colleagues who may benefit from mediation or conflict coaching support.

February 23, 2026

You can watch the replay of this session for free by joining the Empowered Endings Community. Empowered Endings Community aims to ensure that no one faces dying, caregiving, or grief alone. Joining also gives you access to all the community has to offer, including discussion boards, education, seminars, and support groups. Click here to join […]

February 20, 2026

Conflict around end-of-life or estate decisions often develops over time from issues that have slowly simmered. The resulting tension is intensified by moments of exhaustion, fear, guilt, and grief. It is important to know that this struggle is common and does not mean a family is dysfunctional or failing. Click here to read the entire […]

February 20, 2026

Artistry in Practice: Intentions to Carry Into the New Year As a new year begins, many of us take time to reflect on how we want to show up in our work, our relationships, and the challenges we know will come. While reading Perspectives on Conflict by Professor Ken Fox of Hamline University, I came […]

October 13, 2025

In this issue, we share fall events, spotlight community partners, and discuss how early, guided conversations can strengthen families facing caregiving, planning, and end-of-life decisions.