You Don’t Have to
Face This Alone
When a Serious, Terminal, or Chronic Illness
Changes Everything
If you've been diagnosed with cancer, ALS, Alzheimer's, dementia, heart disease, or another serious illness, you know the weight of impossible decisions. The fear. The questions that keep you awake at 2 AM. The burden of choices you never imagined making.
You're trying to stay positive for your family while your heart holds more emotions than words can express—anger, hope, guilt, gratitude, worry, love. You want to protect them from the hardest parts of what's coming, but you don't know how to start the conversation.
You're not a burden. You matter. And you deserve support.
I'm here to help you move from overwhelmed to prepared, from anxious to relieved, from helpless to empowered. Together, we'll create an advanced care plan that honors your wishes, protects your family from agonizing decisions, and gives you back a sense of control.
Because the greatest gift you can give your family is clarity—
before they need it.
“At 51, my ALS diagnosis turned my world upside down. I was afraid of becoming a burden to my family. I couldn’t stop thinking about them having to make impossible decisions about my care when I can no longer speak for myself.
After just one session with Shawn, I felt relief I hadn’t experienced since my diagnosis. She helped me articulate what matters most to me, guided me through conversations I’d been avoiding with my family, and helped me document my wishes. My family finally knows what I want. They won’t have to guess. They won’t have to carry that weight alone.”
What Happens When You Don't Plan
I wish this weren't true, but I've witnessed it too many times:
Without a plan, your family will face impossible decisions in the worst moments of their lives. They'll argue about what you would have wanted. They'll second-guess themselves for years. They'll carry guilt, wondering if they made the right choice when you couldn't speak for yourself.
They'll plan your memorial service while in shock and grief, making decisions they'll later regret. They'll struggle to communicate with extended family and friends. Anger will surface. Relationships will fracture.
And the tragedy is—all of this is preventable.
You have the power right now to spare them from this pain. But that window won't stay open forever. Your illness will progress. Your ability to communicate your wishes will diminish. The conversations that feel hard today will become impossible tomorrow.
The time to plan is now—while you still can.
How I Help:
Advanced Care Planning
Protect your family from agonizing decisions. Together, we'll discern what's most important to you, designate appropriate healthcare agents, facilitate discussions with family and medical providers, and ensure proper documentation of your advanced directives.
Your family will never have to wonder what you would have wanted.
End of Life Education
Make empowered choices instead of reactive ones. Clarify your needs and values. Learn about various aspects of advanced care and end of life planning. Understand your options.
Take back control.
Memorial or Funeral Services
Leave a legacy that honors your life. As a life-cycle celebrant, I officiate and co-create memorial, funeral, or celebration-of-life services designed around
what matters most to you and your loved ones.
Schedule Your $99 Assessment | Register for an Upcoming Workshop
ABOUT ME
Hi, I'm Shawn K Supers—my friends call me Kya, which means "soul friend."
For over 25 years, I've walked alongside patients and families in the facing serious, terminal, or chronic illness. I've held space for their fears, celebrated their victories, and witnessed their deepest concerns. I've raised millions of dollars to fund programs that support them. I've developed initiatives that address their needs. And I've formed lifelong friendships with people who trusted me with their most vulnerable moments.
But I also witnessed something that broke my heart:
Patients who desperately wanted to protect their families but didn't know how to start the conversation. Caregivers who yearned to know their loved one's wishes but couldn't find a safe space to ask. Families torn apart by treatment decisions because no one knew what their loved one truly wanted.
I watched caregivers make excruciating decisions about life-saving measures—then suffer for years wondering if they'd made the right choice. I saw families plan funerals in the fog of grief and shock, making decisions they'd later regret. I witnessed anger, guilt, and disconnection tear families apart.
And the organizations I worked for didn't address it.
When I lost a patient, all I could offer their family was a fundraising page for tribute donations. It felt hollow. Wrong. Inadequate.
My heart wanted to do more.
So I trained as an Advanced Care Planning Facilitator, End of Life Educator, End of Life Doula, and Sacred Ceremony Celebrant. I dedicated myself to helping families avoid the pain I'd witnessed—the preventable suffering that comes from not planning.
Because here's what I know:
Advanced care planning isn't about death. It's about protecting the people you love most. It's about giving them the gift of clarity so they never have to carry the crushing weight of uncertainty. And it’s about living your days to the fullest with peace of mind
It is my privilege to guide you in planning and preparing for your passing with as much grace, dignity, and love as possible.
I'm sorry you've been dealt these circumstances. Facing a life-threatening illness is a heavy burden. But you've made a courageous choice in planning ahead for your needs and the needs of your family.
Together, we can design a plan that guides your family through this impossibly difficult experience—and keeps them connected and protected.
Education & Experience
Advanced Care Planning Facilitator certified by Respecting Choices
End of Life Educator licensed by Willow End of Life Education & Planning
End of Life Doula trained by the International End-of-Life Doula Association
Sacred Ceremony Celebrant ordained by Universal Life Ministries
25+ years of nonprofit community development leadership in the cancer community
How to Work with Me
Start Here: $99 Needs & Priorities Assessment
Not sure where to begin? Start here.
In this introductory session, we'll:
✓ Identify your specific needs and priorities based on your diagnosis and family situation
✓ Educate you on what advanced care planning is and why it's critically important for you and your family
✓ Create a personalized roadmap for your next steps—so you know exactly what to do and when
✓ Answer your questions in a safe, judgment-free space
✓ Give you immediate clarity and relief—you'll leave this session knowing you're on the right path
Investment: $99
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Private Sessions:
Comprehensive, confidential planning that
protects your family from heart-wrenching decisions.
Confidential, tailored to your specific needs, and at your pace. Private sessions ensure your planning is completed, properly discussed with your family, and legally documented. Conducted via Zoom, sessions generally last 90 minutes.
What you'll gain:
- Peace of mind knowing your wishes are clear and documented
- Family alignment through facilitated conversations about your care
- Protection for your loved ones from making agonizing decisions without guidance
- Control over your care journey instead of leaving it to chance
- A legacy of love instead of confusion and conflict
Investment:
- Individual Session: $150
- 4-Session Package: $500 (save $100)
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Group Learning:
Great for those who are more do-it-yourself planners and enjoy a social environment
with diverse perspectives.
Upcoming Courses & Workshops:
YOU MATTER Mini Course: Empowered Advanced Care Planning for Patients with Serious, Terminal, or Chronic Illness
This four-part mini-course helps patients and caregivers facing serious illness move from overwhelmed to prepared, from anxious to relieved, from helpless to empowered. By participating in this course you will:
Honor Yourself - ensure your values, wishes, and treatment preferences are understood
Protect Your Family - save loved ones from the anxiety of uncertainty and making agonizing decisions in overwhelming circumstances
Live Life Fully - the peace of mind you get allows you and those you love to live life fully and make the most of your time together.
We'll meet once a week for three weeks via Zoom for a two-hour engaging, interactive Willow Workshop®. Through guided reflection, solo writing, and small-group conversation this course will help you reflect on your values, understand your options, clarify wishes, and express what dignity and comfort look like for you. The fourth part of the course is a private advanced care planning session that supports documenting and discussing your directives with loved ones.
When: 12-2 p.m. ET Fridays January 16, 23, and 30; private session to be scheduled in February.
Investment: $279 (early bird registration by Jan 10th $249)
REGISTER NOW
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Employee & Community Education
Looking to empower your employees, educate your community, and encourage advanced planning? I offer workshops tailored to your needs—virtual or in-person, two-hour, half-day, or full-day programs.
Contact me to discuss your needs.
You've Carried This Weight Long Enough
Every day you wait, the conversations get harder. Your illness progresses. Your energy diminishes. The window for planning while you're still able narrows.
But today, right now, you have the power to protect your family.
You can spare them from agonizing decisions made in crisis. You can give them the gift of knowing—truly knowing—what you want. You can keep them connected instead of torn apart by uncertainty.
Let's create a plan that brings you peace, protects your family, and honors what matters most to you.
The time is now. Your family is counting on you—even if they don't know it yet.