An Online Reflection Circle for Caregivers

Care is power.

Adults shape emotional climates, enforce boundaries, interrupt play, encourage imagination, and decide what matters. Most of this happens in small, ordinary moments.

Shepherd is a reflective conversation practice designed to help caregivers pause and think more deeply about how we hold that power.

This is not a parenting workshop.
It is not advice.
It is not about “getting it right”.

It is a guided space for reflection.

What We'll Do

In this small online circle, we will draw from Shepherd, a 48-card reflection deck created to explore the ethics of caregiving.

Each card invites us to consider questions like:

• Where does care become control?

• What does apology teach a child?

• How do we protect imagination in a productivity-driven world?

• What does it mean to love without possession?

Participants respond if they wish. There is no advice-giving unless someone explicitly asks for it. The goal is not perfection — it’s awareness.

What to Expect

• Small group (3–6 caregivers)
• 75–90 minute online session
• Gentle, facilitated reflection
• No pressure to share
• A thoughtful and respectful container

These circles tend to feel calm, honest, and surprisingly grounding.

Who This Is For

• Parents

• Educators

• Kinship caregivers

• Foster caregivers

• Anyone responsible for the care and development of children

You do not need any prior experience with Shepherd.

Join a Session

Sessions are offered on select dates and limited to a small number of participants to keep the conversation thoughtful and spacious.

Reserve a spot at this link