by Terry Levy | Mar 20, 2024 | Theory & Research, Trauma
As we approach the end of a winter with highly unpredictable weather — including the huge snowstorm in our hometown of Evergreen, Colorado last week — we were especially interested to see a recent study on how climate change affects youth mental health. The study...
by Terry Levy | Mar 20, 2024 | Attachment, Attachment Questions, Early Childhood Development
Each month, Dr. Levy answers a common question he has received from professionals, caregivers and parents during decades of pioneering work on attachment theory, treatment and training. Children who begin their lives with compromised and disrupted attachment...
by Terry Levy | Feb 19, 2024 | Attachment
As a parent or caregiver of a child who has experienced earlier trauma or neglect, you are probably routinely on a roller coaster ride of emotions with them. You likely also witness frequent temper tantrums and often impulsive, sometimes destructive and maybe even...
by Terry Levy | Feb 19, 2024 | Parenting
Do you find that you can’t seem to get your child to care about anything? Do they seem like they aren’t interested in pursuing sports, activities or school? We frequently hear from parents struggling to find ways to get their children off their devices and...
by Terry Levy | Jan 17, 2024 | Attachment Questions, Trauma
We often hear about the debilitating impact of trauma on children and adults. However, with appropriate therapeutic and social support, individuals can experience welcome changes in the wake of traumatic events. The study of posttraumatic growth (PTG) reveals that...