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Hello and welcome to Speaking of Psychology, a podcast produced by the American Psychological Association.

I am your host, Audrey Hamilton.

In this episode, I talk with a psychologist about having those difficult but important end-of-life discussions with your loved ones.

Psychology has a lot to add in terms of what we know about how people make decisions,

manage their emotions, and handle relationships, all things that can affect how we approach

these discussions.

These are difficult things for people to bring up.

They're not sure how to do it, but we know it's important for them to plan and to think

ahead. So we want to give people a sense of confidence and competence that they know how to bring

up these topics. Yes, I know. Talking about death sounds depressing, yet, if done properly, it can

actually lead to less stress as loved ones age and more benefits over time.

Brian Carpenter is a clinical psychologist and professor of psychological and brain

sciences at Washington University in St. Louis. His research focuses on family relationships

in later life, particularly on communication

and decision making. He helps families face and address important end-of-life decisions,

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