Attachment is the deep and enduring connection established between a child and caregiver during infancy and early childhood. It profoundly influences every aspect of the human condition—mind, body, emotions, relationships and behaviors. This week, we begin a series...
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, parenting has gotten even tougher for most families. With so many children either doing remote or hybrid learning, there are fewer breaks in the day from childcare and parents are understandably feeling the stress,...
Over the years we have often talked about the key ingredients of therapeutic parenting. During this time of COVID-19, when the usual social supports are largely absent, and you are contending with completely new home routines, caring for a child with an attachment...
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 —...
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...
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...
Heal the Family; Heal the Child: An Experiential Therapeutic Approach
Masterclass:
April 29
Six Sessions:
May 18
Attachment, Trauma & Family Systems Therapy
June 15 Experiential Interventions
July 13 Healing Parents Training
August 17 Attachment Communication Training
September 14 Corrective Attachment Therapy and Parenting
October 19 Facilitating Mother-Daughter Attachment
Registration information to come
What is attachment?
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:
These books and journal articles explain the most important aspects of attachment in adults and children, child maltreatment, treatment approaches, parenting and related social issues.
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: