by Terry Levy | Apr 15, 2022 | Attachment, Parenting
Children learn cooperation, caring and empathy from their parents and caregivers in securely attached, loving and trusting relationships. Secure attachment leads to healthy psychosocial development and is a protective factor guarding against the development of...
by Terry Levy | Mar 21, 2022 | Attachment
Each month, Dr. Levy answers a common question he has received from professionals, caregivers and parents during three decades of pioneering work on attachment theory, treatment and training. The human brain, especially the emotional limbic system, is an open-loop...
by Terry Levy | Nov 23, 2021 | Attachment, Parenting
Each month, Dr. Levy answers a common question he has received from professionals, caregivers and parents during three decades of pioneering work on attachment theory, treatment and training. This month he discusses the importance of family routines and rituals in...
by Terry Levy | Oct 18, 2021 | Attachment, Parenting
As a parent or caregiver of a child who has experienced earlier trauma or neglect, you are probably routinely on a roller coaster ride of emotions with them. You likely also witness frequent temper tantrums and often impulsive, sometimes destructive and maybe even...
by Terry Levy | Oct 18, 2021 | Attachment
Each month, Dr. Levy answers a common question he has received from professionals, caregivers and parents during three decades of pioneering work on attachment theory, treatment and training. This month he answers a question about how children develop and the...
by Terry Levy | Sep 21, 2021 | Attachment, Treatment
Each month, Dr. Levy answers a common question he has received from professionals, caregivers and parents during three decades of pioneering work on attachment theory, treatment and training. This month he answers a question about the importance of creating hope to...
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: