June 2026 Theme: Belonging & Becoming

As we approach the Summer Solstice—the longest day of the year—we're invited to pause and reflect on what is flourishing in our lives.

This month, we'll explore belonging, connection, and the supports that help us stay grounded through life's challenges.

Together, we'll engage in guided reflection, a Circle of Support stone activity, a labyrinth experience, experiential time with the horses, and the creation of a community cairn.

We'll explore:

Where do I feel most fully myself?
What supports me?
What am I becoming in this season of life?

Participants will have the opportunity to contribute a stone to our Circle of Support Cairn, a growing symbol of connection, resilience, and community at Anam Cara.

This gathering is designed to feel less like a workshop and more like an experience—one that invites reflection, connection, and meaningful moments you'll carry with you long after you leave.

Because sometimes the deepest change happens not when we learn something new, but when we remember that we were never meant to walk alone.

Empowerment Circles at Anam Cara Counseling

Join us for a grounded, experiential gathering designed to support connection, reflection, and meaningful movement—within yourself and in relationship with others.

Each month, our Empowerment Circle offers a space to slow down, reconnect, and explore what is present beneath the surface. Through guided reflection, nervous system-informed practices, and experiential time with horses, participants are invited to build awareness, regulation, and resilience in a supportive, non-judgmental environment.

The presence of horses adds a unique dimension to this work. As highly social herd animals, horses are continually aware of their environment and one another. Their responsiveness and authenticity can help participants increase self-awareness, strengthen connection, and practice regulation in real time.

What to Expect

A supportive, small-group environment
Guided reflection and optional sharing
Ground-based experiential time with horses (no riding)
No horse experience necessary

Registration & Support

This offering is donation-based as part of our mission to expand access to trauma-informed care in our community.

Everyone is welcome. Register with a free RSVP, or make a donation to support accessible mental health programming in our community.

If you feel called to contribute, your support helps sustain our programs, care for our herd, and increase access for others.

Your presence is welcome. Your support helps this work continue.

Details

When: Every third Saturday of the month | 10:00 AM CST
Where: Anam Cara Counseling
4298 E 1000 N, La Porte, IN

Please RSVP to reserve your space. A minimum of three participants is required for the group to convene. If that threshold is not met, we will notify registered participants in advance.

Facilitation

Circles are facilitated by trained professionals, including Stacey Garcelon Williams, LMHC, Destiny Nugent, MSW, and/or a Master’s-level intern.

About Anam Cara

Anam Cara Counseling fosters healing within individuals, families, and the community by addressing emotional wounds, nurturing resilience, and championing mental wellness.

Anam Cara Counseling is a nonprofit organization (EIN: 81-3119019). Donations may be tax-deductible as allowed by law.

June Empowerment Circle

Belonging & Becoming - Finding Our Place in the Circle