Anam Cara Counseling - Horses Healing The Human Soul

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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10/19/2026

This Week at Anam Cara | October 19–24

Another week of opportunities to slow down, connect, and spend time in community at Anam Cara Counseling.

🧘 Thursday, October 22 | 9 AM — Gentle Yoga
Start your morning with gentle movement, breath, and time to reconnect with yourself. This accessible practice is open to all levels, and no previous yoga experience is necessary.
https://givebutter.com/Yoga4Healing

🐴 Saturday, October 24 | 10 AM — Herd Meditation
Experience meditation in the presence of the herd. Spend quiet, intentional time in the pasture, allowing the horses and the natural surroundings to be part of your practice. No horse or meditation experience is necessary.
https://givebutter.com/HerdMeditation

⭐ Saturday, October 24 | 12 PM — Heroes Club
Heroes Club is a supportive space for veterans and active-duty military members, first responders, gold star families to connect, build relationships, and spend time with our herd, food and camaraderie.

Whether you’re joining us for movement, meditation, connection, or community, we’d love to have you here.

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

10/18/2026

Saturday’s Empowerment Circle Anam Cara explored Holding Steady in Unsteady Times: Making Space for Grief, Boundaries, and Collective Care.

Together with the herd, we made space to pause, notice, and reflect on what helps us stay grounded when the world feels heavy—and remember we don’t have to carry it all alone.

These moments offer an invitation to find your own meaning. As you watch the horses resting, moving, and sharing space, what stands out to you? Does it bring up something about rest, boundaries, connection—or something entirely different?

What might this moment reflect about what you need in your own life right now?

We’d love to hear your reflections in the comments. Share only what feels comfortable.

10/18/2026

What an honor…

10/18/2026

We Got Your 6 and 12 Welcomes a panel of guests to discuss Military...

10/16/2026

Content note: This episode discusses su***de, military sexual trauma, r**e, and sexual assault. Please care for yourself when deciding whether and when to watch.

Our founder and executive director, Stacey Garcelon-Williams, LMHC, had the honor and privilege of serving as a panel member on WJOB’s “We Got Your 6 and 12” on October 14 for an important conversation about sexual trauma, su***de prevention, and hope for healing.

Thank you to Connie and the WJOB team for creating space for this conversation, and to fellow panelists Caitlyn Benson, Donna Ostrander Dunn, and Mary Fazekas for the courage, compassion, and perspective they brought to it.

At Anam Cara, we see how deeply silence, shame, and blame can wound—and how meaningful it can be to be heard, believed, and supported. Survivors deserve dignity, safety, and access to compassionate care. No one should have to share their story publicly to receive that support.

Preventing sexual violence and su***de takes all of us: listening without judgment, challenging harmful attitudes, and building communities where people can reach for help without fear.

To anyone carrying these experiences: What happened was not your fault. Your voice matters. Your choices matter. You deserve support and the opportunity to heal at your own pace.

Watch the conversation here: https://youtu.be/lXeJg5bpmE8?is=4D0yQWqFYxCQlpG9

Please consider sharing this conversation and subscribing to “We Got Your 6 and 12 on WJOB” to help extend its reach. https://www.youtube.com/

10/16/2026

Saddle Up for a Night of Fun — and a Mission That Matters

10/16/2026

Choice matters. For people—and for horses.

At Anam Cara, we value relationships built on trust, respect, and room to say “yes,” “no,” or “not right now.” That includes our relationships with the herd.

Giving a horse space to approach, noticing their body language, and respecting when they move away are meaningful ways to listen. Their comfort matters, too.

These interactions also invite us to practice something deeply human: honoring boundaries, noticing our own needs, and allowing connection to unfold without pressure.

Thank you to the Horses and Humans Research Foundation for sharing this reminder that our equine partners deserve a voice in the experience.

Research Roundup!