Parenting during a crisis—whether financial, health-related, or emotional—can feel overwhelming. The emotional toll is immediate, as parents may experience anxiety, guilt, and helplessness while trying to provide stability. The practical challenges, such as managing finances, medical care, or daily responsibilities, can add to the stress. However, parents don’t have to face these struggles alone. Resources […]
For many families, the decision to choose life can be one of the most profound and challenging moments of their journey. The weight of an unplanned pregnancy can be overwhelming—emotionally, financially, and spiritually. In those moments of uncertainty, what makes all the difference is the community that surrounds them. At Anchor Point, we believe in […]
Family healing is a deeply transformative process, one that requires patience, understanding, and above all, compassion. When families face challenges—be it addiction, trauma, mental health struggles, or broken relationships—there is a powerful yet often overlooked force that can make all the difference: unconditional love and compassion. In a world that often leans toward judgment, we […]
Yes, of course, you are! If only I could have half of the energy that my kids have, I would be thrilled! Boredom is one of the top things every child suffers from. As soon as they get a minute to breathe and think boom, they’re bored. Especially when summer hits after they have been […]
Written by: Joanna Eckley, MA, LPC Associate Words have a direct impact on the emotions and thoughts that we have. The words we select to use can promote growth and understanding or they can produce pain. When it comes to adoption, the language we use to discuss or describe the process should be language […]
What images come to mind when you think of freedom? This month we celebrate our freedom as a country on July Fourth. For most Americans today the holiday is represented by fireworks, parades and cookouts along with the display of the American flag. We know that freedom is more than these things, but what does […]
Freedom Is Such A Beautiful Name “Freedom!! That’s my new name!” What a joy it was to hear these words from one of the ladies in our sexual abuse recovery groups. Part of the process in our sexual abuse recovery group is to uncover how they see themselves. It is usually in shame, disgust, dirty, […]
Preparing the next generation of fathers through a Fatherhood initiative: All Star Dad’s Preparing for Fatherhood with the All-Star-Dads program, gives dads the freedom to be authentic and ask hard questions. Our dads have the freedom to open up to each other as peers and listen to each other’s struggles and perspective on fatherhood. Another […]
Boundaries for Babies? Yes! Babies like a predictable world and for a good reason. Every day is packed with learning and excitement and routines provide relief from the chaos. If you spend your entire work day mastering a new task, you appreciate your regular coffee break. Sticking to a familiar pattern soothes babies and children […]
Scripture says that when we believe in Jesus, out of our bellies will flow living waters (John 7:38). Living waters are life giving. Living waters refresh us and sustain us. There are not enough words to describe the joy of hearing about our clients and volunteers offering up this water to others. They do this […]