Multiple attachments during infancy are common. The father is particularly likely to become an attachment figure early in the infant’s life. Just as with mothers, infants are more likely to be securely attached to fathers who have been sensitively responsive. Although...
We are always pleased to share the successes of our previous clients. We do so to help others understand there is hope — and that we at Evergreen Psychotherapy Center stand ready to help. This is what one parent, whose family underwent intensive therapy here...
Humans are genetically programmed to form kinship bonds through which we learn the lessons of love, caring, and attachment. The family is the classroom in which this learning occurs. The healing power of family comes from several sources: the feeling of being loved...
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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: