Workshops
Interacting well in difficult situations is a skill.
Skills can be learned and practiced.
Come learn and practice.
Is it scary? Of course. That’s not the question.
The question is: is it worth it?
Is it worth it?
…to know what to do when the person across from you is in a terrible situation?
…to truly understand that you can’t fix it (even if you desperately want to)?
…to learn what you can do that is helpful? (We have more power than we give ourselves credit for.)
…to gain these skills and more in just a few hours?
Thank you so much for this experience Heat! It’s a powerful model and you facilitated this beautifully.
Whenever someone creates the opportunity to listen deeply and be listened to by others, it’s a gift. Thank you.
It is possible to talk about difficult topics like disease and death. I learned the skills I will use.
Listening to understand what is crucial to meaningful communication. Heat’s workshop created an inviting space for me to learn and practice doing just that.
I love learning from you because you break things down so well.
What will we do there?
getting set up
- what’s the problem?
- how are we going to manage ourselves?
- what is the script?
- what are the rules we’re working within today?
training wheels
- use the prompts and the script to practice
- learn by listening
- learn by being listened to
- learn by watching others
- everyone has space to practice all three roles
As it says on the bottle: lather, rinse, repeat.
finding your balance
- what was it like?
- what did you learn?
- what do you still need help with?
- can you see yourself trying it in the wild?
Build a more supportive community
Every conversation matters when someone receives a cancer diagnosis. Our workshop equips your people with practical skills to have supportive conversations with those affected by cancer. Because we want to be helpful, not just feel helpful.
Why organizations choose us:
- Practical Skills: Simple, effective tools that help people move from “I don’t know what to say” to confident, compassionate support
- Immediate Impact: Participants gain knowledge and skills they can use right away in conversations with anyone
- Community Building: Strengthen your organization’s capacity to support members facing difficult times
- Inclusive Approach: Ideal for faith communities, civic groups, healthcare organizations, and support networks
What makes this workshop different:
- Small-group format ensures comfortable learning
- Practice-based sessions give participants opportunity to practice in a safe, structured environment
- Take-home materials for ongoing reference
- Available in-person or online to suit your community’s needs
FVCs (Frequently Voiced Concerns)
Is this right for my group?
If your community wants to show up better for those facing cancer, this is for you. Every community has members facing cancer, and some of those members won’t tell anyone because they dread the uncomfortable conversations that follow. This workshop transforms uncertainty into confidence, teaching practical ways to support people through their cancer journeys.
How does this benefit my whole group?
When one person learns these skills, they become a potential resource for others. When many members complete the workshop, your community builds a network of people who can respond effectively in difficult times. The upward spiral is stronger.
Participants develop a shared vocabulary surrounding these conversations—both during them and when discussing them—making it easier to use and talk about these skills. This ripple effect extends beyond cancer conversations to a variety of challenging situations.
How do we keep the momentum going?
Like any skill, this takes practice. Success starts with clear expectations: this isn’t about creating experts, it’s about building capable supporters. Each participant receives a card deck and journal that can serve both as personal resources and ongoing discussion tools. Whether you start with a small team or train your whole organization, your community builds strength one conversation at a time.
But ... how does it work?
It’s skill-building. We’re starting with concrete tools and detailed directions on how to use them. Then try them. Then adjust. Then try again, and adjust. Ask questions. Try again.
Like other skills, it will be a little bit uncomfortable at first because you don’t know what you’re doing. But that’s why you’re here. People who know all this already don’t sign up to learn it.
What if I say something stupid?
It’s just evidence that you’re human. Part of what we do is learn how to manage that—both as the speaker and the listener.
It’s going to be OK.
Does this help me not feel uncomfortable?
Unfortunately, no. Discomfort in difficult situations is fairly universal.
But you’ll be less uncomfortable, because you’ll have more confidence in how to manage the situation.
What if I cry?
Happens to the best of us. We have tissues.
Wonder how this could work in your setting? Use the form below to start a no-obligation conversation.
"What are my choices?"
Your group, in person
This is for you if your organization would like to bring this workshop to your people at your location. Use the form below to start the conversation.
- 4-hour, hands-on workshop
- 12-24 participants
- Larger groups welcome—see pricing below
- Each participant receives a deck of The Cancer Cards and a Cancer Conversation SOS journal, for use both in-session and at home
- Your organization receives one additional deck and journal for your training library for every 24 people
- Book together with another organization in your area and both get a discount—please contact for options
- Materials with your branding are available—please contact for individualized pricing options
Your group, online
This is for you if your organization would like me to bring this workshop to your people via Zoom. Use the form below to start the conversation.
- 4-hour, hands-on workshop
- 12-24 participants
- Larger groups welcome—see pricing below
- Each participant receives a code for a free download of The Cancer Cards app and a pdf copy of the Cancer Conversation SOS journal, for use both in-session and at home
- Upgrade to physical decks and journals for $349 per dozen (includes shipping) at least two weeks prior to the event—US-based mailing addresses only
base price: $3997
each additional 12 people: $1197
base price: $1997
each additional 12 people: $797
"What if I don't have a group?"
single ticket, online workshop
Individual registration
- 4-hour hands-on workshop
- Attendance constrained to 12-48 participants
- Each participant receives a code for a free download of The Cancer Cards app and a pdf copy of the Cancer Conversation SOS journal, for use both in-session and at home
Upgrade your experience
- Get a paper deck and journal instead of electronic copies
- Must be ordered at least ten (10) days prior to workshop date
- Includes shipping to anywhere in the US
- Must have US payment method and US shipping address