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...
by Terry Levy | May 2, 2016 | Attachment
The ability to manage stress and control impulses is a crucial task children learn throughout development. Self-regulation problems are common when young children experience significant fear, loss, and disrupted attachment. There is evidence that chronic stress...
by Terry Levy | May 2, 2016 | Attachment
Early experiences with caregivers shape a child’s core beliefs about self, others, and life in general. It is necessary to understand how memory works in order to appreciate the way core beliefs form and affect a child’s life. Memory links our past, present and...
