Anam Cara Counseling - Horses Healing The Human Soul

10/31/2026

Recovery & Resiliency: Your Next Chapter Starts Here

Join Anam Cara Counseling for a six-week, trauma-informed, equine-assisted learning group designed for adults in recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders.

Through practical skill-building and guided experiences with our horses, participants will explore coping strategies, emotional resilience, self-awareness, and tools for continued healing.

Two Sessions Available:

November 10 – December 15, 2026

January 12 – February 16, 2027

Tuesdays | 1:00–2:30 PM Central

Cost: $240 for all six weeks. Two-payment option available.

Limited scholarships offered.

Eligible veterans and military-connected family members may participate at no cost through IDVA grant funding.

Space is limited to 10 participants per group.

No horse experience necessary. No riding involved.

Follow the link to register:
https://givebutter.com/recovery-and-resilience-group-2026-1siyca

Anam Cara Counseling
4298 E. 1000 N., La Porte, IN 46350

Contact us with any questions
(219) 207-7222
www.anamcarastables.org
[email protected]

10/30/2026

Only 2 Spots Remaining!

Candlelight Sound Journey: Journey Through the Chakana

Join Kira of Nourished Spirit at Anam Cara Counseling on Saturday, November 14th, for an immersive evening of sound, stillness, and connection.

Surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, settle into a deeply relaxing sound journey featuring singing bowls, gongs, and a variety of therapeutic instruments.

Inspired by the Chakana (Andean Cross), this experience invites you to explore balance, connection, and the relationship between mind, body, and spirit.

Give yourself permission to slow down, release the demands of everyday life, and simply be present.

Only 4 spots remain! Reserve your space today.
https://givebutter.com/candlelight-sound-journey-chakana

Saturday, November 14th | 6:00 p.m. Central Time
Anam Cara Counseling
4298 E. 1000 N., La Porte, IN

A yoga mat, blanket, and bolster will be provided. You're welcome to bring additional blankets, pillows, or anything else that helps you feel comfortable, so you can fully relax and enjoy the experience.

Call or text with any questions or more information 219-207-7222

10/29/2026

🇺🇸 Heroes & Horsepower is coming to Crown Point! 🏁
Join us Sat, Nov 7 at NWI Customs & Detailing (455 E Monitor St) for a car show with a cause benefiting Helping Hoosiers Heroes Foundation.
🚗 Show 11 AM–3 PM | Car check-in 9–10:30 AM
🎟️ Vehicle registration $25
🏆 Awards • Raffles & Giveaways • Food Trucks • Vendors • Family Fun
Register & info: https://qr1.be/D0MTCB
Every hero deserves a path forward. 💙❤️
NWI Customs and Detailing

10/29/2026

It’s an amazing film!

10/27/2026

Connection strengthens the care we bring home.

Anam Cara Counseling’s Executive Director, Stacey Garcelon-Williams, had the honor of attending the Battlemind to Home Summit yesterday and today, hosted by Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University (MFRI).

Two days of learning and connecting with others committed to serving veterans, service members, and military families reinforce why this work matters—and why collaboration is essential to helping people feel supported, understood, and connected.

It was especially meaningful for Stacey to meet Dr. Shelly MacDermid Wadsworth, Director of MFRI, in person after participating in her Cohort Evaluation Champions program. We’re grateful for the opportunity to learn from her leadership and research.

Stacey is pictured with Jake Adams, Director of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, and Andrew Killin, Director of Helping Hoosiers Heroes Foundation .

Thank you, MFRI, for bringing this community together. We’re grateful for the relationships and shared commitment that help us better serve military-connected individuals and families here in Northwest Indiana.

10/27/2026

Check out our neighbors are doing for Veterans over at Operation Charlie Bravo in Crown Point!!!

7 different Programs:

Hot Rod Therapy -DIY Facility: motorcycles, auto repair, furniture restoration and more.

Lima Charlie: A Problem Solving Peer Support.

JAM: Therapeutic music activities build a “Band of Brothers/ Sisters”

Blaster Program: to keep veterans mobile & problem solving A to B transportation solutions.

ON YOUR FEET: financial assistance program for grants, coaching, job placement, etc

FAT: Fitness And Tranquility- health and wellness to reestablish a balanced mind, body, and spirit.

GET LOST- Outdoor Adventure Program. Fun. Adrenalinearyshed, camaraderie-filled, action packed trips across the US

Here’s their app for Veterans. Check them out. They’re doing great things. “How can we help you make yourself happy?”

+ IMPACT or DIE TRYING

10/27/2026

Veterans Day Coffee & Connection with the Herd

Wednesday, November 11 | 11:00 AM–1:00 PM CT

Honoring Service, Nurturing Connection

This Veterans Day, we invite our community to join us for a special morning of gratitude, connection, and appreciation for those who have served.

Join us for complimentary coffee and light refreshments, a special moment of recognition at 11:11 AM, and an opportunity to connect with our herd in a peaceful, welcoming environment.
Veterans, active-duty service members, military families, friends, neighbors, and community supporters are all welcome.
Whether you served, love someone who served, or simply want to express your appreciation, we invite you to spend part of Veterans Day with us.

Anam Cara Counseling
4298 E 1000 North, La Porte, IN

Free and open to the public.
RSVP call or text 219-207-7222 or follow the link for your free ticket https://givebutter.com/veterans-day-coffee-2026

At Anam Cara, we believe honoring service also means fostering connection, belonging, and support throughout the year.

10/26/2026

This Week at Anam Cara | October 26–31

We’re wrapping up October with two opportunities to gather, connect, and take a little time for yourself at Anam Cara Counseling.

📚 Tuesday, October 27 | 4 PM — Book Club
Join us as we continue reading and discussing What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing by Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey. Together, we’ll explore the ideas in the book, share perspectives, and continue the conversation around trauma, resilience, connection, and healing.

🧘 Thursday, October 29 | 9 AM — Gentle Yoga
Take some time to slow down, breathe, and move with intention. Gentle Yoga is an accessible practice focused on mindful movement, breath, and reconnecting with your body. No previous yoga experience is necessary.
https://givebutter.com/Yoga4Healing

Come as you are. We’d love to have you join us.

📍 Anam Cara Counseling
4298 East 1000 North
La Porte, IN
📞 219-207-7222

10/21/2026

Why horses? Because sometimes healing happens beyond words. 🐴💚

At Anam Cara Counseling, we witness the profound impact that connection with horses can have on emotional healing, self-awareness, and resilience.

Horses don’t judge us by our past, our diagnoses, or the challenges we carry. They respond to what we bring into the present moment, inviting us to become more aware of ourselves, our emotions, and the ways we connect with others.

Through trauma-informed, equine-assisted psychotherapy, we create opportunities for individuals to experience safety, build trust, strengthen relationships, and discover new possibilities for healing.

Sometimes the most meaningful breakthroughs happen without a single word being spoken.

We’re grateful to Horses for Mental Health for sharing these powerful reflections and helping others understand why horses can be such meaningful partners in the healing process.

We invite you to watch, listen, and reflect.

Have you ever experienced a meaningful connection with a horse or another animal? We’d love to hear your story.

Learn more about our equine-assisted mental health services at Anam Cara Counseling.

10/20/2026

We’re honored to be part of the conversation!

Anam Cara Counseling’s Founder and Executive Director, Stacey Garcelon-Williams, LMHC, NCC, had the honor of joining Connie Karras on Her Uniform Truth Radio Show on WIMS, alongside fellow mental health advocate and USMC veteran Caitlyn Benson of Resiliency Recovered and Army Veteran, Andrew Killin, Founder of Helping Hoosiers Heroes Foundation INC.

Conversations like these matter. Creating space for veterans to share their experiences, addressing the invisible wounds of military service, breaking down stigma surrounding mental health, and strengthening community connections are all essential to su***de prevention.

As Chair of the Northern Indiana Veterans Su***de Prevention Coalition, Stacey is committed to advancing collaboration, awareness, and access to compassionate, trauma-informed care for those who have served and their families.

Thank you, Connie, for continuing to amplify veterans’ voices and creating opportunities for meaningful dialogue, connection, and healing.

Tune in to WIMS on 95.1 FM, 1420 AM, 106.7 FM in Valparaiso, or stream at www.wimsradio.com.

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