Let’s Plan for That...Communicating Your Wishes

Ever thought, ‘What’s the best way to approach this topic?’ or ‘How do I share my plans?‘ These are just a few questions you may ask before having an important conversation with a loved one.

​​Every adult over 18, regardless of their health, should consider completing an advance directive. Clearly outlining your medical wishes is not just practical—it’s an act of kindness towards those who might have to make decisions for you in the future. But, how do you have those conversations with loved ones and your medical team?​​

Having your medical preferences legally documented ensures that both your healthcare team and chosen representative can honor your wishes accurately.​​

Join our virtual event with two Iris Mental Health Therapists, as they highlight the typical hurdles faced in advance care planning and offer guidance on how to initiate these crucial conversations with your designated healthcare representative and family members.

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Our Presenters

 

Phoebe SouzaPhoebe Souza, MSW, LCSW, MPH, OSW-C, APHSW-C
Social Worker Team Lead
Iris Oncology

Phoebe Souza is an oncology social worker with Iris and has a passion for supporting individuals and families coping with illness. She has a decade of oncology experience bringing curiosity, creativity, and compassion to her clinical work. She partners with individuals and families to draw on strengths, help build resilience, and offer support during times of transition, loss, and uncertainty. Phoebe has a background in social work and public health and previously worked at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA with the Young Adult Program, and Providence Cancer Institute in Portland, OR in oncology palliative care. She has her Oncology Social Work-Certification (OSW-C) and Advanced Palliative and Hospice Social Work-Certification (APHSW-C).

 

Jessica FoxJessica Fox, OSW-C, APHSW-C 
Social Worker
Iris Oncology

Jessica Fox is an oncology social worker with a decade of experience working with patients and their families. She has earned her Oncology Social Work-Certification (OSW-C) and Advanced Palliative and Hospice Social Work-Certification (APHSW-C). Jessica has worked for outpatient cancer centers in both Baltimore, MD and Portland, OR.