Crisis Stabilization Unit of the Center for Health Care Services at 225-5481 (after hours 531-7826)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255
United Way HELP Hotline, 210-227-4357 (HELP) or you may dial 211 on your phone
Dr. McVicker's Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/mcvickertherapy/
Tips of the day, helpful articles, and daily reminders for mental health.
Dr. McVicker contributes to the Alamo City Moms Blog as guest author, writing on the transition of couples to parenthood. Becoming Parents Together https://alamocitymoms.com/love-and-marriage/becoming-parents-together/
Book Suggestions
The following are books and resources often suggested to clients to continue/build on the work outside and between our sessions:
Complete with exercises that separate the “master” from the “disaster” couples; helps new parents positively manage the strain that comes along with their bundle of joy.
Based on 15 years of research, this book gives knowledge, practical skills and guidance to love, learn and grow - step by step - into a family that thrives.
An essential exploration of why and how women’s sexuality works—based on groundbreaking research and brain science—that will radically transform your sex life into one filled with confidence and joy. Great worksheets and resources for individuals and couples.
A quiz to identify your primary love language and how you can use it to connect with others with intimacy and fulfillment. Useful for individuals, couples, and families
A practical parenting book with clear explanations and strategies to deal with daily parenting challenges, while also cultivating emotional and intellectual development of children through an understanding of the brain
A favorite of many teens and individual adult clients--the mandala has the power to promote relaxation, enhance creativity, and support healing. Color from the outside in to focus inward and concentrate; color from inside out to open oneself up and expand awareness outside self and open up creativity