Befriending Peace
for Caregivers

Befriending Peace for Caregivers is a thoughtfully designed six-session mindfulness program offered online in a supportive small-group setting and led by an experienced mentor.

This program is suitable for all caregivers—whether you're caring for a child or family member with a serious illness, looking after an aging parent, supporting a loved one from afar, or working in a professional caregiving role.

It is designed to offer caregivers a welcoming and supportive space to directly experience evidence-based practices and tools, and cultivate a mindfulness practice that fits into their unique daily routines—helping them feel more grounded and better resourced for the meaningful work they do.

Befriending Peace for Caregivers

WHO
This program is ideal for all caregivers, including:

  • Parents or guardians caring for children with serious illness

  • Family members caring for loved ones with health challenges or aging parents

  • Those navigating the challenges of long-distance caregiving

  • Professional caregivers providing care across various settings


SCHEDULE

  • Six weekly sessions (75 minutes each) for six consecutive weeks

  • Sessions are online via Zoom – join from anywhere

July-August Group
Thursdays, July 24th - August 28th, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM CST

September-October Group (Registration Open)
Thursdays, September 18th - October 23rd, 2025
7:00 PM - 8:15 PM CST


LOCATION

All sessions are held online via Zoom. Participants receive a link to join before the first session.

REGISTRATION & FEES

$190.00 – Six Group Sessions

  • Sessions are 75-minutes long and held weekly via Zoom.

  • Each group is limited to 9 spots and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.

Need-Based Discounts
A limited number of need-based discounted spots (at 40% off) are available. To request, please complete the Contact Form.

NOTE: This program does not provide clinical support and is not a substitute for psychotherapy. In some cases, individuals may be advised to consult a licensed clinician before beginning mindfulness practice.

For Organizations

Customizable options (including in-person groups) are available for organizations who wish to provide the Caregivers program to their members, staff, or patient families.

What to Expect

The Befriending Peace for Caregivers program focuses on mindfulness mentoring. Each week, you'll meet in a welcoming online space with a small group of fellow caregivers and an experienced mentor to:

  • Explore evidence-based mindfulness and heart practices

  • Practice guided meditation to deepen awareness and strengthen inner resources

  • Connect with others who understand your journey and share valuable insights

  • Discover proven practices and tools to help reduce stress and prevent burnout

  • Create a safe and meaningful experience for all by honoring group agreements

Each session will guide you to re-connect with your innate capacity for presence and the most loving, wise, and resourceful part of who you are. As your practice deepens, you’ll notice some of the well-documented benefits of mindfulness, including:

  • Lower levels of stress and anxiety

  • Improved ability to navigate challenging situations

  • Deeper connection to yourself and others

  • Enhanced emotional resilience and grounding

  • Greater sense of presence, ease and overall well-being

  • Better resourced to do the valuable work of caregiving

For more on how mindfulness supports well-being, visit our Resources page.

Group Agreements

Befriending Peace group participants are requested to honor the following guidelines to create a welcoming and supportive space for all.

  • Arrive on time and commit to being present at all six sessions (barring illness or emergencies).

  • Notify the mentor in advance if unable to attend a session.

  • Listen respectfully to each participant’s sharing and avoid probing someone else’s story.

  • Speak from one’s own experience and refrain from offering advice.

  • Maintain confidentiality about all shared experiences within the group.

  • Understand that this is not a support group and does not provide clinical support or counseling.

"This group exceeded my expectations! Every week, I had so much reflection and gained deep awareness from Denise's words. I have become aware of the stillness in me that is my true being and am now able to identify and tap into that place in me to create a grounded sense of calm and purpose. It is critical in my journey to not only heal but enrich my relationship with myself and those I love. I am so very grateful. “ – BP Group Participant