Readers, welcome to our discussion of “Nowhere Near Normal – A Memoir of OCD,” by Traci Foust. This conversation will take place in the comments section, below. For the next book, we will enjoy a hybrid between the online interaction… Continue Reading
Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency will hold a pair of threeday training sessions in November and December for community service providers who want to learn the art of motivational interviewing. Motivational interviewing is a counseling approach that helps… Continue Reading
Well, as planned, the day has arrived when we can discuss “Will’s Choice” for our online book club. We had a month to read the book, and today I welcome your thoughts about the book, as well as the topic of suicide.… Continue Reading
Between 2007 and 2009, an average of 38 Shasta County residents died by suicide each year, and hundreds more were left to cope with the aftermath of those losses. This does not include the many more who struggle to cope… Continue Reading
We so enjoyed our last book club experience that we decided to try it again. Because aNewsCafe.com readers are a smart bunch who can handle heavy topics, we’ve chosen another difficult, weighty topic that couldn’t be discussed without slams and… Continue Reading
As the new school year approaches, some may feel overwhelmed with gathering up school supplies, shopping for school clothes and perhaps wrapping up that final vacation of summer. Most of us have no desire to add one more thing to… Continue Reading
The Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency and the Suicide Prevention Workgroup are pleased to present four free trainings through the “Connect Project,” a national guide to prevent suicide designed specifically for rural communities. Continue Reading
We did it. The Literary Minds Online Book Club accepted the challenge to read and review four books in four weeks in May for Mental Health Month. The book club was the brainchild of the Shasta County Health and Human Services Agency’s Community… Continue Reading
Welcome to our second Literary Minds Online Book Club meeting. Last week we discussed “Divided Minds, Twin Sisters and Their Journey Through Schizophrenia.” Some commenters read the book and weighed in their impressions. Others just participated in the conversation about mental… Continue Reading
Welcome to the first meeting of the Literary Minds Online Book Club. I’m so glad you could make it. I couldn’t fit you all in my living room, so make yourselves comfortable in my virtual home. Enjoy my virtual coffee and wine… Continue Reading
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