by Terry Levy | Oct 1, 2016 | Psychology, Trauma
It is well known that trauma has many negative effects on children and adults, including PTSD, depression, medical conditions and substance abuse. An alternative perspective, however, is that trauma can result in positive outcomes. Individuals can experience positive...
by Terry Levy | Aug 25, 2016 | Treatment
Reviewing hundreds of studies on psychotherapy outcome, the factor that most often is associated with successful therapy is always the same—the quality of the client–therapist relationship. Therapists do most to make the client feel secure. The therapeutic...
by Terry Levy | Jul 27, 2016 | Addiction, Attachment
Children who begin their lives with compromised and disrupted attachment (associated with prenatal drug and alcohol exposure, neglect of physical and emotional needs, abuse, violence, multiple caregivers) are at risk of serious problems as development unfolds,...
by Terry Levy | Jul 14, 2016 | Attachment
The principal developmental task of the first year of life is the establishment of a secure attachment between infant and primary caregiver. In order for this bond of emotional communication to develop the caregiver must be psychologically and biologically attuned to...
by Terry Levy | May 31, 2016 | Attachment
Cooperation, caring, and empathy are learned in the secure attachment relationship. Secure attachment leads to healthy psychosocial development and is a protective factor guarding against the development of antisocial behavior. It is also associated with fostering...
