Session 2 — Seeing the Bigger Picture
Keys 2 & 3: Zoom Out · Know Your Style
Learning where you are in the illness journey and how personal coping and communication styles affect decisions and stress.
Who This Is For
· Individuals living with illness
· Family members, friends, and caregivers
· Anyone navigating healthcare decisions or advocating for themselves or others
No healthcare background is required.
What to Expect
· Clear, practical explanations
· Space for questions and reflection
· A supportive, community-based environment
· Guidance grounded in lived experience and compassion
This is the second session of a four-session workshop is designed for individuals, families, friends, and caregivers navigating illness and the healthcare system.
Healthcare often leaves people feeling in the dark — unsure of what’s happening, what questions to ask, or how to make decisions with confidence. This series offers a calm, supportive space to better understand the illness journey, reduce overwhelm, and learn how to advocate effectively for yourself or someone you care about.
The sessions draw on the Seven Keys framework to support clarity, preparation, and dignity through illness and life transitions.
Facilitated by Anita Laipnieks
Founder of Laipa | Advanced Care Paramedic & Healthcare Advocate
Informed by the Waiting Room Revolution – Seven Keys