by Terry Levy | Oct 8, 2018 | Attachment, Corrective Attachment Therapy
Just about every parent has lost their cool from time to time. It’s rare to find a parent who has never yelled at their child during a high-stress moment. But ask yourself this: Has losing your temper or shouting at your child resulted in a positive outcome?...
by Terry Levy | Sep 25, 2018 | Parenting
Many parents are unclear about the use of power and the use of force. True power is based on love, compassion and understanding. Compassion provides the capacity to be patient, persistent and positive in the face of ongoing adversity. This is part of a series of blog...
by Terry Levy | Sep 12, 2018 | Parenting
We’re embarking on a new series of blog posts — and this time, we’re taking a detailed look at the foundation for creating a healthy and healing relationship with your child based on compassionate care, appropriate structure and mutual respect. We...
by Terry Levy | Aug 15, 2018 | Parenting
This is the final part of a series we have titled “Concepts and Skills of Parenting.” It is adapted from the book Healing Parents: Helping Wounded Children Learn to Trust and Love. To read Part 1 — which provides a look at secure attachment at the start of life —...
by Terry Levy | Aug 7, 2018 | Parenting
This is the 11th part of a series we have titled “Concepts and Skills of Parenting.” It is adapted from the book Healing Parents: Helping Wounded Children Learn to Trust and Love. To read Part 1 — which provides a look at secure attachment at the start of life — click...
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: