Anchored Together
Living with loved ones dealing with Mental Illness
Mental Illness, Marriage, Parenthood, and Faith
You won’t want to miss this Origins Church women’s conference with speaker Tammy Westergaard. This day will be a day of encouragement, studying God’s Word, fellowship with other women, good food, and so much more fun! Women, high school age and up are encouraged to join us for this powerful day! Grab your friends, grab your Bibles, and come ready to be filled. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Childcare is not available.
Anchored Together is a one-day conference that offers an honest look at how faith and family can endure the storms of mental illness. With warmth vulnerability Tammy Westergaard shares her family’s journey—a story shaped by struggle and the steadfast presence of Christ. Instead of focusing only on moments of crisis, she helps participants see how to live faithfully in the ongoing reality of mental illness, offering practical insight and encouragement to trust God, lean on others, and hold fast to hope. This event is designed to remind families they are not alone, and to anchor hearts in the unshakable truth that Christ remains steady—even when life feels anything but.
Our Sessions
When the Storm Hits Home
Every journey begins with a story. Tammy shares her family’s path through bipolar disorder, teenage depression, anxiety, and self-harm. She offers an honest look at what it means when mental illness enters the home, explains why she feels called to speak on this subject, and reflects on how acknowledging the struggle is the first step toward healing.
Beneath the Surface—Life Beyond the Crisis
Mental illness doesn’t disappear when the crisis passes. Tammy explores what life looks like in the ongoing, everyday reality—when things may appear normal on the outside, but challenges continue beneath the surface. She reflects on how to walk faithfully through both the hard and hopeful days of this lifelong journey.
Anchored in Hope—Christ in the Midst of the Weight
Some of the hardest days became the sweetest for Tammy because they pressed her to lean fully on Jesus. In this closing session, Tammy reflects on the presence of Christ in the darkest valleys, the gift of allowing others to walk alongside us, and the unshakable hope that anchors us when everything else feels uncertain.
About Our Speaker
Tammy Westergaard is a wife to Matt, mom to Isaac and his wife Emily, and Lily and Leah. Her husband, Matt, lives with bipolar disorder, and one of their daughters struggles with anxiety and self-harm. Drawing from her family’s journey, Tammy shares hope and encouragement with others who have family members facing mental illness. Tammy resides in Sioux Falls, South Dakota with her family. She serves as the Daycare Director at Good News Children’s Center for 25 years.
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4020 22nd Ave, Hudsonville, MI 49426