by Terry Levy | Sep 16, 2022 | Addiction, Attachment
Each September, during National Recovery Month, we celebrate those in recovery from a substance use disorder and the many professionals, families and organizations that support them. We know that when adolescents or teens are successful in their recovery, statistics...
by Terry Levy | Apr 19, 2021 | Addiction, Attachment
April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. This month is a good time to remind ourselves that alcohol abuse and binge drinking are serious public health issues. Alcohol is the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States, according to the National...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Jun 11, 2017 | Addiction, Attachment Communication Training
Attachment Communication Training, developed by our co-founders Terry Levy and the late Michael Orlans, is featured prominently in the book Clearing the Haze: Helping Families Face Teen Addiction. A review in the May edition of the Journal of the American Academy of...
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 Evergreen Psychotherapy | Jan 31, 2016 | Addiction, Parenting, Recommended Resources
With the spread of marijuana for recreational and medical use, parents are expressing more concerns about the impact on their children. They are seeking addiction resources. There are many ways to stay informed and find solid guidance to address challenges. Several...
It is the deep and enduring connection established between a child and caregiver in the first several years of life. However, more and more children are failing to develop secure attachments to loving, protective caregivers. These children are left without the most important foundation for healthy development and are at risk for: