Our Programs
Our Model
Dreamcatchers programs are built from a combination of evidence-based practices tailored to each community. Rather than one-size-fits-all solutions, we design experiences based on age, environment, and need.
Core Program Elements
- Mindfulness & Emotional Awareness
Participants learn to recognize and understand their thoughts and emotions. - Mindful Movement
Yoga, Tai Chi, and breathwork to reduce stress and improve focus. - Conflict Resolution & Communication
Practical tools for navigating difficult situations and relationships. - Creative Expression
Art, storytelling, and performance to process emotions and build confidence. - Sensory-Based Wellness
Techniques that calm the nervous system and support regulation.
Our Signature Programs
1. Children of the
Lotus Retreat
A full-day community retreat where youth and families experience healing
together through mindfulness, movement, and connection.
What happens:
- Annual, full-day retreat for children, teens, parents, and caregivers
- Youth rotate through evidence-based practices including yoga, mindfulness, breathwork, and creative expression
- Parents and caregivers participate in parallel restorative sessions including meditation, sound healing, Reiki, and massage
- Facilitators lead storytelling, reflection, and rites of passage
- The day closes with shared community connection and intention setting
How it Works:
13+
years of continuous delivery
200-400
children and caregivers served annually
All
programs are at no cost to participating families
2. Safer Community
Mindful Program
A multi-week program delivered in schools and community spaces focused on emotional regulation, stress management, and conflict resolution.
What Happens:
- Multi-week program held in parks, schools, and community spaces
- Sessions start with a facilitated check-in to build trust and emotional safety
- Youth learn breathing and self-regulation tools for stress and conflict
- Includes mindful movement such as yoga, Tai Chi, or Qigong
- Facilitators guide participants in communication, anger management, and conflict resolution skills
- Youth reflect on how to use these tools at school, home, and with peers
How it Works:
Delivered across Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach counties
Structured as multi-week cohorts, not one-time workshops
Operating continuously since 2012 through community partnerships
3. Free Your Mind
Lotus Retreat
A 6-week immersive program blending mindfulness and creative expression to build confidence and resilience.
What happens:
- A 6‑week, scholarship summer program for about 25–30 children in underserved communities.
- Children experience Yoga, Tai Chi, Mindfulness, Breathwork, and Trauma‑informed Theater.
How it Works:
- Through acting and performance, they work through real‑life situations in a safe environment and embody healthier responses, building confidence and emotional resilience.
Our Other Programs
Mindful Sports Initiative
Integrates emotional regulation, breathwork, and mindful movement into youth sports to build focus, manage stress, and support healthy responses to pressure.
Program highlights:
- Team-based delivery
- Focus on self-regulation and communication
- Movement tools youth use on and off the field
- Prevention-focused approach to reduce discipline and justice involvement
Autism & Special Needs Wellness Program
Sensory-aware, relationship-based programming for children with autism and special needs, alongside support for caregivers.
Program highlights:
- Ongoing, recurring sessions
- Includes mindful movement, sound healing, breathwork, and calming sensory practices
- Designed for non-verbal and participants who needs extra support
Kinship & Caregiver Wellness Program
Supports grandparents and caregivers raising children through wellness services that strengthen the entire family system.
Program highlights:
- Parallel programming for children and caregivers
- Includes yoga and mindfulness for youth and restorative services for caregivers
- Delivered through community and housing partners
Senior & Multigenerational Wellness Programs
Accessible wellness experiences designed for older adults and multigenerational participants.
Program highlights:
- Chair yoga, breathwork, and meditation
- Delivered at community events and partner sites
- Focus on connection, calm, and mobility
Community Wellness Activations
One-day or pop-up wellness experiences delivered at large-scale community events.
Program highlights:
- Healing rooms
- Mobile Labyrinth (Love Walk) integration
- Multi-modality wellness stations
Stop the School-to-Prison Pipeline
Prevention-based youth program designed to interrupt the school-to-prison pipeline through emotional regulation, mindful movement, and creative expression.
Program highlights:
- Emotional regulation and impulse control training
- Breathwork and movement-based stress management tools
- Conflict resolution and healthy communication skills
- Team-based delivery in schools and youth sports settings