by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Jun 16, 2025 | Family Therapy, Parenting, Uncategorized
We spend a lot of time talking about mothers as primary early attachment figures. But, as we just celebrated Father’s Day, it would be remiss not to acknowledge the essential role dads play during infancy and early childhood in fostering secure attachment. Just...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Jun 16, 2025 | Psychology, Theory & Research
During Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness month, when we are talking extensively about trauma and its often debilitating effects on children and adults, it is also important to consider how surviving and overcoming trauma can have a positive impact, making us...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
If you have a child with attachment issues, you know better than anyone that well-established parenting strategies that have a history of success in many families don’t tend to work with the wounded child. You have to parent outside the box, be creative and flexible...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
All children need consistent nurturance and stability, as a supportive framework to guide, organize and regulate their behavior. Children who have endured adverse conditions—lack of protective, loving and secure attachments—need even more. Failing to receive the...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Although this article focusing on connection-oriented parenting is the seventh piece in our series about the 10 Cs of Healing Parenting, it is actually at the heart of the matter. Without making connection a priority in your relationship with your...
