Planning Ahead
Advance Care Planning for Chronic Illness
Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST
About This Workshop
Join Megan Stevenson, LCSW, CFSW and Destiny Davis, LPC, CRC for a conversation about something most of us avoid until we can't anymore: planning ahead for our own future healthcare. Advance care planning isn't just paperwork it's an ongoing process of understanding your values, naming the people you trust, and making sure your voice is heard even if you can't speak for yourself in the moment.
We'll talk honestly about why this is so hard, the anxiety, the taboo around talking about death, the "I'm healthy" excuse, and walk through what advance care planning actually involves: the difference between advance care planning and advance directives, how to choose a healthcare representative, and the different documents (like a Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare and a Living Will) that help put your wishes into action.
Location: Zoom Webinar
Format: Presentation and discussion (plan for 75 minutes)
What You'll Learn:
The difference between advance care planning & advance directives and why ACP is an ongoing process, not a one-time form
Common emotional barriers to advance care planning (anxiety, family dynamics, limited health literacy, and more) and why they're completely normal
Six considerations for choosing someone to serve as your healthcare representative, including trust, proximity, and whether they can make hard calls under pressure
The different types of advance directives, Durable Power of Attorney for Healthcare, Living Will, and Psychiatric directives, and how each one works
How to start these conversations with your medical provider and the people in your life, including real conversation starters you can use
This Workshop Is For You If:
You've been putting off advance care planning because it feels overwhelming, scary, or like something for "someday"
You're managing a chronic illness and want to feel more in control of your future healthcare decisions
You're not sure who to name as your healthcare representative, or what that role actually involves
You want practical tools and real conversation starters, not just information to start (or finally finish) your own planning
About Megan Stevenson
Megan Stevenson, LCSW, CFSW is a licensed clinical social worker and certified financial social worker from Indiana who specializes in the intersection of chronic illness, medical trauma, and financial wellbeing. With both personal and professional experience navigating chronic conditions, Megan understands how a medical diagnosis can intensify or create new financial challenges and how overwhelming it feels when those two worlds collide. She's passionate about helping people create meaningful and lasting change by addressing both the emotional and practical sides of money management.
Learn more about Megan's work at
Curiosity Counseling LLC
What's Included:
Live interactive workshop session with Megan Stevenson, LCSW, CFSW & Destiny Davis, LPC, CRC, host of The Chronic Illness Therapists Podcast
Lifetime access to the workshop recording
Community discussion during the workshop
Cost: $27 USD
(Or Pay-What-You-Can) with discount codes:
WORKSHOP25 for 25% off
WORKSHOP50 for 50% off
WORKSHOPFREE for 100% off
Accessibility Notes:
Live captions provided
Workshop recordings include transcripts
The exercise can be done on paper or entirely on a computer, whichever works for your body that day
Email admin@thechronicllnesstherapist.com for specific accommodation requests, preferably 7 days before the event. However, if you think of a need within those 7 days, please let us know.
FAQs
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Megan Stevenson, LCSW, CFSW is a licensed clinical social worker and certified financial social worker specializing in the intersection of chronic illness, medical trauma, and financial wellbeing. She helps people navigate both the emotional and practical sides of planning for their future care.
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No, this workshop is not therapy or a prescription of any kind. While Megan and Destiny are both licensed and certified professionals, this educational webinar is designed to walk you through the basics of advance care planning including advance directives, choosing a healthcare representative, and starting these conversations with the people in your life. It offers general information to support your wellbeing, but it is not a substitute for personalized mental health treatment or medical care. If you're seeking therapy or individual support, we're happy to connect you with referral resources.
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Nothing you need to go buy :) Just something to take notes with if you’d like.
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Yes. Your registration includes access to the recording.
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The workshop runs around 120 minutes, including time for discussion and questions. We encourage you to take as many breaks as you need or to listen while doing another task. We honor your need to step away when needed.
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While this workshop was designed with chronic illness in mind, it's also valuable for anyone looking to understand advance-care-planning approaches to their future healthcare or seeking a more compassionate and sustainable approach to caring for themselves. The tools and strategies we share can benefit anyone who feels overwhelmed by traditional self-care advice or wants to align their wellness practices with their personal values.
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Email admin@thechronicllnesstherapist.com with your specific accommodation request, ideally at least 7 days before the event so we have time to prepare. If a need comes up later or you register within that 7-day window, we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Questions?
Email admin@thechronicllnesstherapist.com for specific accommodation requests, preferably 7 days before the event. However, if you think of a need within those 7 days, please let us know.
Your sustainable path to managing your health is one step at a time.
A note about recordings: While the live session offers the best opportunity for interaction and community support, we understand that health can be unpredictable. Your registration includes lifetime access to the recording.