I found the Advance Care Planning Workshops conducted at the Vermont South Neighbourhood House very useful. In particular, it clarified all my doubts I have been pondering for months over the intricate and confusing connection between a person’s advance care directive and their appointed medical treatment decision maker. I have no hesitation to recommend this course to anyone who wants to get a comprehensive understanding of the advance care

Melanie’s pragmatic and wise advice following the recent death of my dear friend Sarah was a great comfort and support. Navigating the practical and emotional impacts of Sarah’s passing with Melanie’s assistance made a very difficult time not only easier, but has had a lasting positive influence on how I now view death and dying.

I was helped through a very difficult time with Melanie's sympathetic and practical assistance. When my husband was dying in the hospice, and I was emotionally ragged, she was able to offer a calm and sensible presence that enabled me to work through all the minutiae required, and to see clearly the path ahead. Melanie was a great comfort to us both.