Heart Keepers: Reframing the Caregiver Experience

Sat Feb 28 2026 at 08:30 am to 12:30 pm UTC-07:00

Cross In the Desert United | Phoenix

Cross in the Desert UMC
Publisher/HostCross in the Desert UMC
Heart Keepers: Reframing the Caregiver Experience
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Because caregiving doesn’t come with a manual.
Because burnout isn’t a failure—it’s a signal.
Because you deserve tools, community.
About this Event

Caregiving changes you. This year’s Heart Keepers: Care for the Caregiver mini conference invites you to pause, reflect, and reframe the caregiving experience with intention, support, and hope.
Designed for family caregivers, care partners, and those who support them, this morning-to-midday gathering blends meaningful insight, embodied self-care, and practical resources—all in one restorative, community-centered space.
What to Expect
Keynote Address
“Finding Meaning and Hope in Your Caregiving Journey”
Presented by Duet: Partners In Aging
A powerful, compassionate exploration of purpose, resilience, and hope—grounded in real caregiving experiences.
Interactive Self-Care Experience
Guided by Mariel Wilk, expert in:
  • Subconscious Reprogramming
  • Movement & Somatic Embodiment
  • Meditation & Mindfulness
This is not a lecture—it’s a lived experience. You’ll be guided through practices you can actually carry with you into daily life.
NEW THIS YEAR: Breakout Sessions
For the first time, attendees will choose from multiple breakout sessions and create a path that fits their needs.
Topics will be announced in February, and you’ll select your track day-of, allowing you to respond to what you need most in the moment.

NEW & IMPORTANT: On-Site Respite Care
This year, we are offering HCBS respite care services during the event, provided by credentialed staff. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. Full details are included in the registration process.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Cross In the Desert United, 12835 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, United States

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