Resiliency Center for Families and Children

06/15/2026

How cool is this!? Check out the newly published children’s book featuring our favorite dogs and the lives they have impacted at the Resiliency Center.

Our book is out!!!! Available on Amazon and directly from the publisher!!!

Amazon: https://a.co/d/0d1zgSEo

Publisher direct: https://www.balboapress.com/en/bookstore/bookdetails/844376-a-pack-of-therapy-dogs

05/12/2026

Congratulations to our social work graduate student, Cadence, on her recent graduation! 🎓
Cadence has been an intern with the Resiliency Center for the past two years, helping in many roles. We wish her nothing but the best as she pursues the next steps as a social worker. 🎉

Below is a testimony from Cadence on her internship experience.

“My clinical practicum at the Resiliency Center was an invaluable experience that I will take with me throughout my career. This placement allowed me to observe different types of therapeutic work, ask questions, refine my skills, and ultimately establish trust in my clinical expertise. To be able to grow in partnership with kids and their families was beyond rewarding. Each day, I was able to support clients through conversations, making art, and even spending time with four-legged friends (shout out to the WMU Therapy Dog Clinic). I received collaborative support and encouragement from my supervisor, peers, and colleagues at the Resiliency Center that helped me remain hopeful, engaged, and inspired. It is bittersweet to say goodbye so soon! I am excited to embark on the next steps of my journey after graduation.”

05/06/2026

This May, we’re reminding our community that feelings are meant to be shared and deserve to be heard. Mental health grows through support, connection, and compassion. 💚

04/11/2026

Our mental health clinicians have spent the last few days in San Antonio at the ATTACh conference learning valuable information about trauma and attachment to bring back to the families we serve. We are excited to integrate these insights into our daily work!

03/25/2026

Hi! Today is Giving Day at WMU. I just donated to the Resiliency Center. We are hoping to raise funds to support art and craft supplies for our social skills therapy group this summer. It would be great if our kids could learn to knit, cross stitch and paint while learning valuable social skills. Some of our kids make their first friend during this group therapy experience! Our OT and SLP students will run the groups and put their classroom knowledge to work. Win-Win! Consider making a donation? Here is a link: https://wmich.edu/unifiedclinics/giving. Then scroll down to Resiliency Center. Yay! Michelle

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03/20/2026

Happy Spring! ☀️🌷

Spring is the season of growth, and our clients have come up with wonderful ways they plan to grow. From building new coping skills to nurturing confidence and connection, their goals remind us how powerful small steps can be.

What areas of life do you hope to grow?

03/10/2026

✨Team Member Tuesday✨

This week we have some very important dogs to shout out! 🐶🐕

Sunny, Poppy, and Mocha are the beloved therapy dogs of the Resiliency Center. Their welcoming, playful presence brings smiles to everyone who walks through our doors. While therapy can sometimes feel intimidating, these pups help create a safe, comforting, and approachable atmosphere for our kids and families.

Their impact doesn’t stop there. Sunny, Poppy, and Mocha also provide support to our staff - offering moments of calm, joy, and connection throughout the day. We are so grateful to have them as part of the team!

A special shoutout to Angie Moe for sharing them with us ❤️

03/03/2026

Hi All, The Resiliency Center had a cancelation and has availability for a Fetal Alcohol Syndrome screening in a couple of weeks. If you know any families in need, please have them fill out a referral (at the bottom of the website below). These spots are hard to come by and don't want one to go to waste!!

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02/24/2026

Our students are the best! ⭐️

Under the guidance of Dr. Michelle Suarez, Resiliency Center Capstone student, Molly Veldheer is creating “The Bronco Well: Refilling Your Bucket So You Can Pour Into Others”. The Bronco Well is a limited series podcast that will provide caregivers of children with increased physical, cognitive, and/or emotional needs an opportunity to learn about THEIR own bodies, brains, and meeting their needs—not just about their children’s. With episodes no longer than 25 minutes, this podcast is designed to accommodate a caregiver’s busy lifestyle, allowing for a hands-free listening experience.

As an occupational therapy student, Molly has witnessed first-hand how hard caregivers work to provide for their child(ren), and what it looks like when they try to pour from an empty cup. Caregivers are the cornerstone of pediatric occupational therapy, and the Resiliency Center is thrilled to provide additional support just for caregivers.

Check out the podcast below:

The Bronco Well: Refilling Your Bucket So You Can Pour Into Others · Episode

02/03/2026

✨Team Member Tuesday✨

Donna Anson, Administrative Guru

Donna is the behind‑the‑scenes heartbeat of the Resiliency Center. 👩🏼‍💻📞 She plays an essential role in keeping our staff and office organized, supported, and running smoothly. Often the first point of contact for many of our families, Donna brings a calm, welcoming presence that sets the tone for compassionate care. She manages scheduling, therapy referrals, insurance verification, and countless other details that help our center thrive.

“The thing I love most about working at the Resiliency Center is the relationships we build with our clients and staff. I am blessed to work with staff who are passionate about helping children and families, and to be able to support the amazing work that happens there each day.” - Donna