by Terry Levy | Mar 31, 2021 | Attachment
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. In this series we provide and...
by Terry Levy | Dec 30, 2016 | Parenting, Psychology
The ability to regulate and control impulses, emotions, and level of arousal is usually learned in the context of the secure attachment relationship during the first three years of life. A child with relational trauma has often failed to master this stage-specific...
by Terry Levy | Oct 16, 2016 | Psychology
In hundreds of well-controlled studies, positive emotions have been shown to contribute to success at work, improve immune function, and lead to a longer life and overall well-being. The “nun study” is a perfect example. Twenty-year-old nuns began keeping journals of...
by Terry Levy | Oct 1, 2016 | Psychology, Trauma
It is well known that trauma has many negative effects on children and adults, including PTSD, depression, medical conditions and substance abuse. An alternative perspective, however, is that trauma can result in positive outcomes. Individuals can experience positive...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Nov 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
By Terry Levy and Michael Orlans Attachment is the deep and enduring connection established between a child and caregiver in the first several years of life. It profoundly influences every aspect of the human condition — mind, body, emotions, relationships and...
