by Terry Levy | Nov 15, 2022 | Parenting, Uncategorized
Each month, Dr. Levy answers a common question he has received from professionals, caregivers and parents during three decades of pioneering work on attachment theory, treatment and training. The 10 Cs of parenting are the foundation for creating a healthy...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy Center | Jun 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Much recent research shows that for young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning having, just one trusted adult in their life can have a profound effect on their emotional and physical wellbeing. According to the Centers for Disease...
by Evelyne Girardet | Jun 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Each month, Dr. Levy answers a common question he has received from professionals, caregivers and parents during three decades of pioneering work on attachment theory, treatment and training. A lack of secure attachment in the early stages of development...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Jun 14, 2022 | Family Therapy, Parenting, Uncategorized
We spend a lot of time talking about mothers as primary early attachment figures. But, as after celebrating Fathers this month, we want to stress dad’s essential role during infancy in fostering secure attachment. Just as with mothers, infants are more likely to...
by Terry Levy | Apr 14, 2022 | The brain, Uncategorized
As researchers have gained a deeper understanding of neurobiology, they have learned that relationships shape the developing brain even in the womb — and they continue to affect the brain’s wiring throughout childhood and into adulthood. Brain development begins two...
by Terry Levy | Jan 18, 2022 | Adult Relationships, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Uncategorized
Every relationship has problems. They don’t have to define the relationship. Most problems have solutions. But it is each person’s approach to those problems in the relationship that influences whether the issues cause a major rift. When you, are able to...
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: