by Mechele Evans | Jun 10, 2024 | Family, Suicide Prevention
There has been a lot of talk in recent years about estrangement from family. It is something that has always existed, but is being talked about more and more. The old ideals of putting family before everything, at times even before one’s self, no longer holds. But...
by Mechele Evans | Sep 12, 2018 | Suicide Prevention
Help! Someone Is Saying They Want to Kill Themselves, What Do I Do? It is hard to hear someone we care about suffer so much that they think that suicide is the only answer. We want to provide them comfort and keep them safe. But what if we’re not a trained...
by Mechele Evans | Sep 12, 2018 | Relationships & Couples Therapy
When Love Hurts Fred and Ginger sit side by side on the couch. They’ve been arguing a lot the past few months, but right now, she feels a surge of love for him, and reaches for his hand. He pulls it away, and claps for the team playing on the screen. The moment has...
by Mechele Evans | Sep 12, 2018 | LGBTQIA+ Tolerance & Acceptance
Coming Out: Tolerance and Acceptance Bob’s son, Fred, came out to him the other day. Bob did not hug Fred. He did not say anything. He made a distasteful face, turned his back on Fred, and walked away. The family still eats meals together at the table, but Bob ignores...
by Mechele Evans | Sep 12, 2018 | Gratitude & Serenity
Today I am grateful for: My ever-patient husband For the roof over our heads Cuddling cats, who warm my heart A son, who is just about the best kid ever Wonderful clients, whom I may not have otherwise gotten to meet The beautiful sunrise this morning Having enough...
