Breathe Now

To qualify to attend a Breathe Now retreat, we require:

• Survivor and their partner are between the ages 21-39.
• Survivor should be 1-3 three years out from their last active cancer treatment. Treatments for chronic issues are ok.
• We ask that the couple be in a committed relationship and together throughout (from diagnosis through treatment).
• The couple must be able to physically participate in activities (vinaysa yoga and hiking).
• The couple should not be in a significant crisis in their partnership.
• We ask that both members of the couple are vested in the process and willing to be open to new mindful experiences through yoga, meditation, and retreat breakout sessions.
• We ask that participants are willing to share their stories and be respectful of others.

Below is a sample schedule of what a typical day may look like at a Breathe Now retreat:

• 7:00am –  Yoga
• 8:00am – Breakfast
• 9:30am – Psychosocial group breakout session
• 11:00am – Free time
• 12:00pm – Lunch
• 1:00pm – Group outdoor activity
• 3:00pm – Small group breakout session
• 4:00pm – Free time
• 5:00pm – Meditation
• 6:30pm – Group dinner

*This is a sample schedule only and is subject to change.

Applications open periodically throughout the year. Please complete the interest form to be notified of future retreat opportunities.

Locations for our Breathe Now retreats change from year-to-year. We are always working to identify additional locations.

During the retreat, couples will participate in group sessions facilitated by our skilled clinicians to support them as they grow through survivorship together. Our Breathe Now Retreats utilize perspectives and theories supported by acceptance and commitment therapy, narrative therapy, group therapy techniques, and targeted couples-based interventions. Couples are encouraged to acknowledge the challenges they’ve encountered, their values as a couple, and the strength they have shown during their cancer journey.

No, absolutely not. We just ask that each participant is physically able (and willing) to participate in yoga as well as the other activities, like moderate hiking.

Dear Jack will work with the retreat venue to meet each participant’s dietary requirement to the best of our ability. If accepted to attend a retreat, you will have the opportunity to submit your menu selections prior to arriving at the retreat.

Dear Jack Foundation covers all costs for the retreat with the exception of travel to and from the resort destination, rental cars, and hotel incidentals (snacks and drinks that are not part of the provided breakfast, lunch and dinner each day). Travel grants are available. Please inquire upon the acceptance of your application.