News & Updates

September 29, 2026

September 22, 2026

Preparing for conflict before it becomes urgent can help families navigate caregiving, grief, changing roles, and difficult decisions with greater communication, trust, and clarity.

July 7, 2026

In this issue of the Still Waters Mediation newsletter, we look beneath the surface of difficult family dynamics. Ever notice how a disagreement over a caregiving decision or estate plan is rarely just about the decision itself? There are almost always deeper currents of grief, fear, or old promises at play.

June 15, 2026

The Death Deck is a set of conversation cards designed to help people talk more openly about death, dying, and what matters most at the end of life. It offers a thoughtful, approachable way to explore values, wishes, beliefs, and preferences that are often difficult to bring up in everyday conversation. By using prompts that […]

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

https://www.hometownsource.com/stillwater_gazette/community/st-croix-valley-mediator-strives-to-help-families-navigating-grief/article_30ef7fa6-d6f1-406c-8845-721c05093b6e.html

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 […]