Tree of Life Counseling and Wellness

02/21/2025

Check out this awesome course brought to you by Ask Family Services!

Starting in March: Loving Solutions is a FREE 10-week course in navigating challenging behaviors in 5-10 year old children. Sign up by emailing robinh@askforkids.org. This is a free workshop but registration is required to plan for meals and materials. See you then!

02/19/2025

We are pretty excited to be able to offer this class! Register today as this will fill up very quickly.

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02/11/2025

Today is 2-1-1 Day! 2-1-1 is available 24/7 to help connect you to all your health and human service needs.

02/04/2025

Have a teen who wants to learn how to cook? Check out this cool opportunity!

🚨 Calling all middle and high school students! 🚨

🎉 Join our Beginner Cooking Class! 🍳🥞🥧
A fun and delicious way to learn cooking skills in partnership with Simpson United Methodist Church and Project S.H.I.N.E. 🌟

📍 Where? Bangor Public Schools- In Bangor High School

🗓 When? Thursdays, Feb. 20th – March 27th, from 3:30–5:00 PM

👩‍🍳 What to Expect: Learn to create yummy dishes like quick breads, pancakes, and more!

👉 Limited to 10 spots – Sign up TODAY!

📧 Email: ekucharski@vbisd.org to secure your spot. Pre-registration required.

🤩This opportunity is open to all middle and high school students in Van Buren County

✨ Don’t miss out—space is limited! This is your chance to shine in the kitchen. 🍴👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

01/30/2025

Mobile Dentist is coming! Parents can register ONLINE...link provided in comments.

01/28/2025

✨ Raising Emotionally Comfortable Kids ✨

Raising a child who is comfortable with emotions means creating an environment where feelings are welcomed, named, and processed without judgment. It looks like a child confidently saying, “I feel frustrated right now” or asking for a hug when they’re sad. It sounds like parents saying, “It’s okay to feel upset. Let’s talk about it.”

This journey involves modeling healthy emotional expression yourself—apologizing when you’re wrong, labeling your emotions, and showing how to handle them. Teach through play, books, and daily interactions, reinforcing that emotions aren’t “good” or “bad”; they’re signals to understand and navigate.

Over time, this creates emotionally intelligent kids who are equipped to handle life’s ups and downs with resilience and empathy.

01/24/2025

After the week we’ve had weather wise, we all need this reminder! Brighter and warmer days are on the way!

01/20/2025

Stay warm this week!

With dangerously low temperatures expected in southwest Michigan, several warming centers are available to provide relief and safety. Here is a list of locations open to the public:

Ministry with Community
Address: 500 N. Edwards St., Kalamazoo
Hours: 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., 7 days a week
Services: Meals, showers, and laundry facilities
Contact: (269) 343-6073

Kalamazoo Gospel Ministries
Address: 448 N. Burdick St., Kalamazoo
Hours: Open daily when temperatures are 32°F or below
Entry: 9 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Contact: (269) 345-2974

Westminster Presbyterian Church
Address: 1515 Helen Ave., Portage
Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Transportation: Metro Van pick-up available from the Ministry with Community parking lot at 10 a.m. and return at 2 p.m.
Contact: (269) 344-3966

The Salvation Army
Address: 1700 S. Burdick St., Kalamazoo
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 4 p.m.

These facilities provide a safe space and resources for those in need during extreme weather. Please remember to check on your neighbors and loved ones. For additional assistance or other warming locations, dial 2-1-1 .

01/15/2025

Free Laundry Day: JANUARY 15, 2025 4 PM - 8 PM

COIN EXPRESS LAUNDRY
202 W MAIN ST, HARTFORD, MI 49057
Sponsored by United Christian Services and Van Buren County MDHHS in association with community partners Van Buren County
Friend of the Court

01/09/2025

Participating in dry January? It’s helpful to remind yourself of the benefits as you get further into the month! Surround yourself with a good support system, and make sure to plan alcohol free activities that you can look forward to! Find new ways to cope with stress, like meditation or exercise. Reward yourself with other things you enjoy! You’ve got this this!!!

Kickstart the New Year with clarity and wellness.

Dry January isn't just about cutting out alcohol – it's about giving your body a reset and boosting your mental and physical health: https://tinyurl.com/2hxw23bz

01/06/2025

Happy New Year! Our office is back open and ready to help you meet your mental health goals for 2025!

Share if you agree 🙌 A new year = a new opportunity to reflect on your mental health progress and intentions. Here’s to a year filled with growth, joy, and healing ✨

12/24/2024

Happy Holidays! We hope you enjoy time with your loved ones. Our office is closed and will reopen on January 6, 2025.