Who We Help at Communicate Comfort
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Nurses & Healthcare Workers
The COMFORT model equips nurses and healthcare professionals with practical, evidence-based tools for clear, compassionate communication. Scenario-based modules build confidence in navigating difficult conversations, fostering empathy, cultural sensitivity, and stronger collaboration with patients and families.
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Students & Educators
Through the COMFORT model and NurseComm video modules, students gain a strong foundation in compassionate, patient-centered communication. These evidence-based, scenario-based lessons offer hands-on practice with real clinical situations—building confidence, empathy, and clarity to prepare future healthcare professionals for the challenges of patient and family conversations.
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Caregivers
Caring for a loved one can be overwhelming—emotionally, physically, and mentally. Our goal is to provide simple, research-based tools to help you communicate more clearly, confidently, and compassionately with healthcare teams and family members. Whether you're navigating a diagnosis, treatment decisions, or everyday care, our free resources are here to support you.
Nurses & Healthcare Workers
Comfort
The COMFORT model equips nurses and healthcare professionals with a structured approach to delivering clear, compassionate, and patient-centered communication. Grounded in evidence-based practice, this module supports effective conversations across care settings—from diagnosis to end-of-life.
Nurse Comm
These practical, scenario-based modules help healthcare workers build confidence in navigating difficult interactions with patients and families. Each module focuses on real clinical situations, offering tools and language to support empathetic, culturally sensitive, and ethically sound communication.
Family Caregiver
We also offer free tools and resources to help healthcare professionals better support family caregivers. From printable communication guides to caregiver typologies, these materials improve caregiver engagement and reduce stress, ultimately enhancing the quality of care and collaboration.
BASIC
Instructional design of 1-2 modules
Implementation resource guide and presentation slides
ADVANCED
COMFORT trainers on-site or Online Module Development
Assessment Guide
ENHANCED
Customized instructional design of Webinar delivered by COMFORT trainers
Assessment Guide
Students
This evidence-based module introduces students to the COMFORT model—a proven framework for patient-centered, compassionate communication. Ideal for nursing, health communication, and pre-med students, it helps build core skills for engaging in difficult conversations with empathy and clarity.
Designed specifically for nursing students, these scenario-based modules offer hands-on practice with real-life clinical situations. From delivering bad news to navigating family dynamics, each module builds confidence and prepares students for effective, compassionate communication in healthcare settings.
Educators
The COMFORT model provides educators with a structured, evidence-based framework to teach compassionate, patient-centered communication. This module is ideal for integrating into nursing, health communication, or interprofessional education curricula, equipping students with essential skills for real-world healthcare interactions.
These scenario-based modules are valuable teaching tools for nursing faculty, offering ready-to-use content that supports clinical reasoning and communication training. Each module includes practical examples, conversation guides, and reflection prompts to help students navigate complex, emotionally charged situations with empathy and professionalism.