by Terry Levy | Apr 17, 2024 | Parenting
It’s not easy to see the positives when our children misbehave, are defiant or difficult. But I encourage you to see these moments as opportunities for growth, to learn more about your child and yourself and ultimately strengthen your relationship. The word...
by Terry Levy | Apr 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Did you know that 75% of mental health disorders develop before the age of 24? With this statistic in mind, it’s impossible to talk about Mental Health Awareness Month without addressing youth mental health and the primary importance of supporting mental health...
by Terry Levy | Mar 20, 2024 | Addiction, Education
Knowledge is power. Parents can have a huge influence over the choices their children make. This includes the decision of whether a young person chooses to use drugs or alcohol. But before parents prevent unhealthy and potentially dangerous behaviors, it’s...
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...