by Terry Levy | Mar 26, 2020 | Parenting
Over the last few weeks, normal life has been turned upside down. Everyone is struggling with the realities of the COVID-19 pandemic, schools closing, canceled activities and the need for families to isolate. Parenting can be challenging at the best of times —...
by Terry Levy | Oct 9, 2019 | Family, Parenting
In the previous blog in this series, we covered basic principles of problem solving that can allow you to have a positive mindset and attitude at the outset and avoid common pitfalls and self-defeating strategies. In this article, we introduce you to a problem-solving...
by Terry Levy | Sep 20, 2019 | Family, Parenting
Problem solving is critical to every part of our lives, both personal and professional. It is the process of identifying a problem, developing possible solution paths, and taking the appropriate course of action. Strong problem solving skills empower us to face a...
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 | 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...
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: