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,...
by Terry Levy | Mar 5, 2017 | Parenting
A parent cannot create a secure attachment with a child without a commitment. Commitment is a promise and a pledge to be available to a child through thick and thin. It is a moral obligation to take certain actions and respond in certain ways that engender safety,...
by Terry Levy | Jan 9, 2017 | Psychology
Forgiveness is an important component of emotional recovery following interpersonal trauma. Forgiveness is associated with mental, relational, physical, and spiritual health. Learning to forgive those who hurt you can significantly improve psychological well-being 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 | Dec 7, 2016 | Psychology
Committing acts of kindness increases and sustains happiness and well-being. Kindness improves health. Volunteering to reduce suffering and improve others’ lives has been found to increase physical health, life satisfaction, and sense of purpose and meaning. Acts of...
