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Scenario

When someone you love won't engage with deep topics during crisis

My mother is dying and I keep trying to have meaningful conversations with her but she just wants to talk about the weather and TV shows.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The need for emotional resolution often conflicts with another person's coping mechanism of maintaining normalcy in the face of overwhelming reality.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with ACT — acceptance and commitment?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.