by Evergreen Psychotherapy Center | Mar 9, 2020 | Trauma, Treatment
Since the start of the year, we have shared a series of blogs about foster care — the challenges and needs of children in the system and the attachment issues they often struggle with. These articles sparked energetic discussion and we heard from a number of...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy Center | Mar 18, 2019 | Parenting, Uncategorized
Raising a child with attachment issues is incredibly challenging. It can – at times – be exhausting, upsetting, frustrating, depressing, frightening or infuriating. And, it can take a toll on even the strongest, most devoted parent. Secondary traumatic stress (STS) is...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy Center | Mar 4, 2019 | Corrective Attachment Therapy, Parenting
Over the years we’ve learned that there are certain challenges almost every parent faces somewhere along the way. Parents come to us with similar questions about how to address specific behaviors like lying, eating issues and public tantrums over and over. Here are...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy Center | Feb 12, 2019 | Adult Relationships
Countless studies, surveys, books and articles have been published on what makes a successful relationship. While there is no single formula for a perfect relationship, not surprisingly the research overwhelmingly concludes that good communication skills and habits...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy Center | Jan 30, 2019 | Corrective Attachment Parenting
Do not underestimate the impact you have on a child with an attachment disorder. As a healing parent, your job is to mentor, guide, teach, support, motivate and inspire positive values and characteristics in your child. You not only have to impart knowledge, but also...
It is the deep and enduring connection established between a child and caregiver in the first several years of life. However, more and more children are failing to develop secure attachments to loving, protective caregivers. These children are left without the most important foundation for healthy development and are at risk for: