by Terry Levy | Aug 21, 2019 | Adult Relationships, Couples Therapy
What makes for a happy relationship? Certainly, there are some obvious answers about honesty and fidelity. But with almost 50 percent of marriages failing for a variety of reasons – incompatibility, abuse, addiction, bad communication, betrayal, attachment issues – it...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | May 2, 2019 | Treatment
Parents struggling to help a child with mental health issues are often conflicted about their options. They may be ready to embrace therapeutic intervention, but often feel ambivalent about considering psychiatric medication for their child. It’s hardly surprising....
by Evergreen Psychotherapy Center | Feb 12, 2019 | Adult Relationships
Countless studies, surveys, books and articles have been published on what makes a successful relationship. While there is no single formula for a perfect relationship, not surprisingly the research overwhelmingly concludes that good communication skills and habits...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Feb 10, 2018 | Child & Adolescent Therapy, Parenting
Children are not little adults — so it is very important for parents to know what to look out for when searching for a therapist to work with their child. Here are some general guidelines to help determine whether a therapist is a good fit. A good therapist...
by Terry Levy | Jul 7, 2017 | Parenting, Psychology, Treatment
As previously noted, problems are a natural and inevitable part of life, so it’s in our best interests to learn how to solve them effectively. Here’s one method to try. 1. Set the tone. Creating the right atmosphere is crucial to get off on the right foot....
by Terry Levy | May 25, 2017 | Adult Relationships, Attachment
How you attach to other adults strongly corresponds with how you attached to others as a child. Four distinct styles of attachment have been identified — and perhaps recognizing yourself in one of them is the first step toward strengthening your relationships....
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: