by Terry Levy | Feb 24, 2020 | Corrective Attachment Parenting, Foster care, Uncategorized
In recent weeks, we have discussed the special challenges and needs of children who go through the foster care system. An overwhelming number of these kids have been victims of abuse, trauma or neglect and are struggling with both physical and mental health issues as...
by Terry Levy | Apr 1, 2019 | Attachment, Corrective Attachment Parenting, Parenting
One of the central tenants in our philosophy of healing parenting — in addition to nurturance and compassion — is the importance of structure for a child with attachment issues. Limits, rules and consequences help children feel secure and learn from their mistakes. At...
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...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy Center | Jan 10, 2019 | Corrective Attachment Parenting
If you have a child with attachment issues, you know better than anyone that well-established parenting strategies that have a history of success in many families, don’t tend to work with the wounded child. You have to parent outside the box, be creative and flexible...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy Center | Dec 20, 2018 | Corrective Attachment Parenting, Parenting
Building healthy family relationships is a team sport. But what do you do when you are raising a child who has never been part of a team? Cooperation, sharing, and considering the needs of others are essential to having a successful family team dynamic. These...
by Terry Levy | Nov 29, 2018 | Corrective Attachment Parenting, Parenting
Parents often ask us ‘How do I teach my child to make good decisions?’ Well, it starts with helping your child learn how to make choices and live with the consequences of those choices. As parents, it is one of our most important jobs to prepare our children 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: