Attachment theory offers a way of understanding intimate adult relationships including trust issues, patterns of interacting, emotional reactions and how couples support one another. We all need our partners to be a secure base and a safe haven, to be emotionally...
Our style of attachment is established in early childhood and stays with us into adulthood. Children who experience loving nurturing care, typically grow into securely attached adults who can sustain healthy relationships Meanwhile, those who are traumatized, abused...
COVID-19 has resulted in a massive shift to telehealth. And, while it has been an adjustment for myself and my clients, online therapy has allowed me to continue offering quality care during a time of crisis when it is more important than ever that mental health...
During this challenging time, we are all dealing with immense disruption to every aspect of normal life and the way we do things. For mental health professionals, like myself, the disruption came in the early days of the pandemic, when it became clear that in-person,...
Now that most of us are spending more ‘quality’ time with our spouses and partners – with few opportunities for breaks – healthy communication skills and habits are more important than ever. Good communication takes effort, it’s hard, and it...
In an effort to continue serving the needs of those struggling with severe attachment-related trauma – while also keeping our clients, staff and the community safe during the COVID-19 crisis – Evergreen Psychotherapy Center is now offering its internationally...
Dr. Terry Levy travels the world to deliver professional training and instruction for general audiences. During COVID-19, Dr. Levy’s seminars have been put on pause. Please check our calendar in the fall for updates.
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: