by Terry Levy | Jun 27, 2017 | Parenting, Psychology
Because problems are a natural and inevitable part of life, it is in our best interest to learn effective ways to solve them. Having effective problem-solving skills leads to feelings of competency and hope, and enhances family relationships. Ineffective strategies...
by Terry Levy | Jun 15, 2017 | Parenting
Relationships involve ongoing and circular patterns. Think of it as a dance. One person triggers a reaction, which triggers a counter-reaction in the first person. So you have a choice: You either can escalate with your child, or you can engage positively. Escalation...
by Terry Levy | May 25, 2017 | Adult Relationships, Attachment
How you attach to other adults strongly corresponds with how you attached to others as a child. Four distinct styles of attachment have been identified — and perhaps recognizing yourself in one of them is the first step toward strengthening your relationships....
by Terry Levy | May 16, 2017 | Attachment, Books, Trauma
While it is common for children with histories of developmental attachment trauma to display both caregiving and control behavior, it is the latter form — angry, manipulative, threatening, and coercive control — that is most typical of children who enter...
by Terry Levy | Apr 19, 2017 | Attachment, Trauma
To understand — and treat or overcome — problems associated with attachment and trauma, it’s imperative to understand how parts of the brain function. Let’s start with the limbic system. It is the social and emotional part of the brain,...
