Anchor Of Hope Counseling and Clinical Supervision

08/13/2026

🇺🇸 VETERAN’S FAMILY FUN DAY! 🇺🇸
☀️ SUNDAY, AUG. 16, 9AM TO 1PM ☀️
Airway Fun Center: 5626 Portage Rd, Portage, MI 49002

FREE food and fun for the whole family! The entire facility is reserved for Kalamazoo veterans and their families. Call or email the office to reserve tickets for your immediate household, or up to four tickets per veteran or surviving spouse:
269-373-5361 or [email protected].

07/10/2026

STARTS JULY 15! ISK and ASK Family Services are offering a virtual “Caring for Children” class, designed to support parents and caregivers in building strong, healthy relationships with children. Participants will learn how to:
💙 Foster secure bonds
💚 Cultivate emotional safety
💙 Strengthen nurturing attachments
💚 Develop self-care strategies

Class Details:
📅 Every WEDNESDAY starting July 15th; runs 8 weeks
⏰ 10 AM –12 PM
💻 Virtual (accessible from home)
This class can also be used toward parenting hours requirements.
Registration Link: forms.office.com/r/V6RTc7C8pb?origin=lprLink

Please feel free to share this information with any families who may benefit from this class.

To register or for more information, please contact:
Cree Jackson
📧 [email protected]
📞 269-553-8031

07/10/2026

06/24/2026

When temporary emotions become permanent tragedies, we must act on behalf of our teens and young adults. Read Heather Crampton’s thoughtful post on youth gun violence, safe fi***rm storage, and how parents and communities can help prevent loss and support healing. Read more: https://wix.to/ahzxdnE

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06/02/2026

New on the blog: The Mental Health Access Gap in Michigan, why too many families fall through the cracks, and what needs to change. Read about barriers low-income and Medicaid patients face, provider shortages, and practical steps communities can take to improve access. Read the full post: https://wix.to/IqlZioy


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05/20/2026

Many families talk about maternal stress, but fathers often carry a quiet, heavy load too. In our new blog, therapist Heather Crampton explores how paternal stress shows up, why men frequently silence their emotions, and practical ways wives can help lighten the burden. Read the full article and find compassionate, actionable steps for healthier communication and shared emotional labor: https://wix.to/IuoOeJf

Keywords: paternal stress, mental load, emotional suppression, fatherhood stress, marriage support, men’s mental health, family dynamics, invisible labor, relationship communicationStress within families is often discussed through the lens of motherhood and rightly so, but the internal pressures f...

05/01/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

The color green has become the symbol of this month, standing for hope, strength, and new beginnings. It’s a reminder that growth doesn’t happen overnight, but every step forward matters.

Mental health impacts how we think, feel, and show up in our lives. Whether you’re thriving, struggling, or somewhere in between, you deserve support, understanding, and compassion.

Let’s use this month to speak up, check in, and care for ourselves and each other a little more intentionally.

04/22/2026

Many women shoulder the invisible load of careers and home life — from scheduling and caregiving to emotional labor. Our latest blog explores why this happens, its toll on mental health, and practical steps couples can take to rebalance household responsibilities. Read more: https://wix.to/BBu7su4

Keywords: working mothers, mental load, burnout, dual-career families, household labor, emotional labor, gender roles, work-life balance, marital support, parenting equity, stress-related illnessAcross households worldwide, many women are balancing full-time careers with the ongoing demands of home....