by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Jan 19, 2024 | Psychology, Theory & Research
Researchers at the University of Michigan, Columbia, and the University of Colorado have found that the same areas of the brain that register physical pain are also activated by intense social rejection. Romantic heartbreak does actually cause physical pain. Magnetic...
by Terry Levy | May 13, 2020 | Client stories, Treatment
During this challenging time, we are all dealing with immense disruption to every aspect of normal life and the way we do things. For mental health professionals, like myself, the disruption came in the early days of the pandemic, when it became clear that in-person,...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Jun 11, 2015 | Attachment, Parenting
Attachment is the deep and enduring connection established between children and caregivers in the early stages of life. It profoundly influences every aspect of the human condition—mind, body, emotions, relationships, and morality. Attachment is not something that...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Jun 8, 2015 | Parenting, Psychology, Uncategorized
During World War II, Lt. Commander Butch O’Hare served as a fighter pilot on the aircraft carrier Lexington in the South Pacific. On February 20, 1942, his entire squadron was sent on a mission. Once airborne, he noticed someone had neglected to top off his fuel tank....
by Michael Orlans | May 11, 2015 | Attachment, Parenting
Parents are often unclear about the difference between consequence and punishment. A consequence is the result or direct effect of an action. The goal for giving consequences is to teach a lesson that leads to positive choices. It encourages self-examination,...
