Help Family Caregivers Find Meaning & Hope
Finding Meaning and Hope is a powerful program designed to support family caregivers of individuals with dementia and is based on the eye-opening book, Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope While Coping with Stress and Grief, by Pauline Boss, PhD. Developed by Duet: Partners In Health & Aging in 2016, this 10-part discussion series is led by trained facilitators who help caregivers to navigate topics like ambiguous loss; stress, coping, and resiliency; and the psychological family in a way that connects to their own journeys. Watch the video trailer below to learn more about Finding Meaning and Hope.
Becoming a Facilitator
Whether you are a healthcare or social services professional, support group leader, caregiver advocate, book club facilitator, or a caregiver ready to support others, the Meaning & Hope Institute is here to provide you with the training and guidance needed to prepare you for your journey as a Finding Meaning and Hope facilitator.
There are three main steps to becoming a facilitator:
1) Schedule an informational call with the Meaning and Hope Institute.
2) Sign up and attend a half-day facilitator training.
3) Complete a certification meeting with the Meaning and Hope Institute team.
“We heard over and over again that the time spent in the group and what they learned was what got them through each week. I can say that most weeks it was just what I needed too, to keep giving and guiding.”
Finding Meaning and Hope Facilitator
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a facilitator?
A facilitator is a person who helps a group of people to cover the given material without taking a particular position in the discussion. They guide and manage the group’s conversation, ensuring effective participation, and eliciting responses towards the common goal for the group.
In the case of a facilitator for Finding Meaning and Hope, the facilitator’s role is to have materials ready, cover the material in the allotted time, validate caregivers’ feelings, elicit responses and guide the discussion in the right direction according to the material.
What is the cost for facilitators?
New Facilitator Bundle (Save over 20%)**
Virtual Cost: $660 $520| In-Person: $705 $565
This includes Training & Certification, Facilitator Guide, and First Year’s Program & Portal Fee.
Annual Program & Portal Fee (Per Agency/Organization)
$300 | Includes Program Support (Discussion series, coaching, and facilitator/alumni support) and Online Portal (Resource library, data reporting/access, & tech. support)
- This is required for first year facilitators. Access for up to 5 facilitators.
In-Person Facilitator Training & Certification
$250 | Includes training and certification valid for 3 years
Virtual Facilitator Training & Certification
$200 | Includes training and certification valid for 3 years
Facilitator Guide Materials
$155 | Available in English or Spanish and includes materials for first session
Personalized and Group Trainings (On Request)
Availability determined on case-by-case basis. Call (602) 274-5022 to discuss group discount opportunities.
**Scholarships may be available through generous funding provided by Jim & Mary Lou Bessette and the Dementia Caregiver Alliance, who are dedicated to supporting family caregivers across diverse communities. Prices may be subjected to change.**
When are virtual facilitator trainings held?
All virtual trainings are held on Zoom from 9:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Arizona Time).
- January 23, 2024
- March 20, 2024
- May 10, 2024
- July 11, 2024
- September 10, 2024
- November 15, 2024
I’ve already had my informational call, where can I buy the New Facilitator Bundle?
For more information, contact the Meaning and Hope Institute at meaningandhope@duetaz.org or (602) 274-5022.