Attachment and the Developing Brain

Attachment and the Developing Brain

The human brain is the most complex structure known to man. With 20 billion neurons, two million miles of neuronal fibers, 100 billion cells, and trillions of connections, we have just begun the journey of understanding the brain. Thanks to advanced technology,...
Coping with the end-of-year blues

Coping with the end-of-year blues

Once the holidays are over and the coldest, darkest months loom ahead, many of us tend to fall into a funk, with mixed feelings about what we achieved in the previous year and worries about what the new year may bring. This can be especially acute for people already...
What are the five key factors that influence an adopted child’s emotional development and attachment?

What are the functions of attachment?

The principal developmental task of the first year of life is the establishment of a secure attachment between infant and primary caregiver. For this bond of emotional communication to develop, the caregiver must be psychologically and biologically attuned to the...