Got trust?

A hallmark of attachment disorder is lack of trust in caregivers and self. The child’s core belief (negative working model) about caregivers is “I cannot trust that caregivers will keep me safe, fulfill my needs, or love and value me.” The child’s core belief about...

Got hope?

A positive therapeutic relationship also instills hope in clients. Research on hope has magnified in the last thirty years. Regardless of the therapeutic approach, hope has been found to be a critical component of positive change. Hope is linked to better physical and...
Why talk about trauma?

Why talk about trauma?

Many parents and mental health professionals avoid talking with children about their prior traumas, fearing that such discussions will cause more pain and reinforce the trauma. Conversely, when children share their stories within a context of attunement, support, and...