by Terry Levy | Dec 16, 2024 | Attachment, Theory & Research
We frequently talk about the the critical impact of negative early childhood experiences such as trauma, abuse or abandonment on everything from brain development and childhood behavior to an individual’s ability to form relationships, long-term mental health and...
by Terry Levy | Dec 16, 2024 | Attachment, Parenting
Each month, Dr. Levy answers a common question he has received from professionals, caregivers and parents during three decades of pioneering work on attachment theory, treatment and training. This month he discusses the importance of family routines and...
by Terry Levy | Nov 13, 2024 | Attachment, Theory & Research
A bipartisan group of 14 attorneys general, led by officials in New York and California, filed lawsuits in October against TikTok, alleging that the platform has “addicted” young people and harmed their mental health. The lawsuits allege that many young users of the...
by Terry Levy | Oct 16, 2024 | Attachment
By the time babies reach their first birthday, they have rudimentary “internal working models” of their attachment relationships, based on their experience of caregiving. The internal working model includes perceptions about self and expectations of the...
by Terry Levy | Sep 17, 2024 | Attachment, Theory & Research
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders diagnosed in children. But parents, caregivers, educators, and even healthcare providers tend to be less familiar with the concepts of attachment theory and how a...
by Terry Levy | Sep 17, 2024 | Addiction, Attachment
During this National Recovery Month, we are reminded about how critical it is to focus on substance use prevention and recovery efforts for young people. The most recent data released from the National Institute on Drug Abuse shows that the used of illicit drugs among...
