by Terry Levy | Mar 21, 2022 | 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. The human brain, especially the emotional limbic system, is an open-loop...
by Terry Levy | Mar 21, 2022 | Adult Relationships
The famous catchphrase “Love means never having to say you’re sorry” from the popular 1970s novel and movie Love Story, sends a flawed message. Off the movie screen, in daily life, the process of apologizing and forgiving is essential to conflict resolution and...
by Terry Levy | Mar 21, 2022 | Adult Relationships, Couples Therapy
Every partnership or marriage is different. We have different personalities, challenges and perspectives. However, when we consider relationships from an attachment perspective there are five certainties when we make a connection with our romantic partner. Some of...
by Terry Levy | Feb 16, 2022 | Parenting
When questioned by your child about something you ask them to do or say, is it tempting to simply respond with: “Because I said so”? Of course, it is. If your child is behaving in a way that is not acceptable to you, do you sometimes want to yell at them or threaten...
by Terry Levy | Feb 15, 2022 | Parenting
As parents, we know that children need to have structure and boundaries. They need to know our expectations for behavior. Where it gets more tricky for parents is how to respond when a child is not following these expectations. It’s not always clear what the...
