by Terry Levy | May 17, 2023 | well-being
Earlier this month, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a public health advisory raising the alarm about the “epidemic of loneliness and isolation” affecting our nation. Dr. Murthy referred to data showing that about half of U.S. adults reported...
by Terry Levy | May 17, 2023 | Attachment, Parenting
As the kids are counting down the days to summer break, many parents and caregivers are preparing themselves for the increased noise, chaos and conflict that comes with having everyone at home with a lot of energy and hours of free time on their hands. When you are...
by Terry Levy | May 17, 2023 | Attachment
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. Developing an attachment to a principal caregiver (e.g., mother,...
by Terry Levy | Apr 18, 2023 | Parenting
Raising a child with attachment issues is incredibly challenging. It can – at times – be exhausting, upsetting, frustrating, depressing, frightening or infuriating. And, it can take a toll on even the strongest, most devoted parent. Secondary traumatic stress (STS) is...
by Terry Levy | Apr 18, 2023 | Trauma
Among mental health professionals, educators, social service providers and others there is a growing awareness of a need to understand the impact of trauma when working with adolescents and children. We know that household dysfunction, abuse, neglect, poverty and...
