June is Men’s Mental Health Month and an important time to raise awareness about the need for more men to seek support and treatment of their mental health symptoms. Studies continue to reflect that most men associate seeking assistance for a psychological or emotional problem with shame or weakness. For…
Author: Harry Livesay
A Forever Bond: Emotional Support Animals
Those of us with pet companions often feel a sense of comfort and happiness in the company of our furry, feathered, or finned family members. There’s plenty of research that shows that our pets really do have a positive and healing impact on our lives and can be beneficial in…
Mental Health Awareness Month
May was established as Mental Health Awareness Month in 1949 to increase awareness of the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans’ lives and to celebrate recovery from mental illness. To commemorate the awareness month, Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC) joins thousands of organizations, providers, supporters, families and…
Psychotherapy & Counseling: Getting the Tools We Need
When I am asked by new patients to explain the process of psychotherapy, I like to use the example of someone trying to complete a goal, solve a problem, make a repair, or strengthen a foundation, but doesn’t have all the tools needed to complete the job. They have tried their…
Book Review: The Mindful Prescription for Adult ADHD
by Harry Livesay, LCSW The Mindful Prescription for Adult ADHD is a book out by Dr. Lidia Zylowska. Dr. Zylowska has put together an eight point plan to integrate mindfulness meditation to improve focus and emotional regulation. Her book is grounded in research and is full of references looking at…