A Conference on Advance Care Planning

Facing the Elephant in the Room — Together

Balancing emotional weight with practical guidance begins with the right tools and support.

Join us for a one-day conference designed to make advance care planning more approachable and practical. Together, we will explore how to talk about values, goals, and healthcare wishes before a crisis occurs. This is about more than paperwork. It is an act of love. When your wishes are known and shared, you lift a burden from your family and replace uncertainty with clarity. Through expert insight and real-world discussion, you will gain tools to guide meaningful conversations and informed decisions.

What You’ll Gain

• Practical communication strategies for meaningful conversations
• Real-world approaches and emerging innovations in advance care planning
• Insight from clinicians, legal professionals, and community leaders
• Confidence to begin the conversation in your home, workplace, or community

Event Highlights

• $25 Registration | Free for students and caregivers
  • Student code: BeyondStudent
  • Caregiver code: BeyondCaregiver
• 4 continuing education credits available through SEAHEC
• Lunch included
• An optional end-of-day clinic will give attendees the opportunity to ask questions, access resources, and, with guidance, complete advance care planning documents

Event Details

• Wednesday, April 15, 2026
• 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
• UNCW Burney Center (Free parking in Visitor Lot, 4941 Riegel Rd.)
• For more information or questions, contact: Jason Clamme

Register today: https://www.seahec.net/courses-and-events/78067/begin-the-conversation