by Terry Levy | Jul 8, 2024 | Attachment, Theory & Research
The principal developmental task of the first year of life is the establishment of a secure attachment between an infant and their primary caregiver. For this bond of emotional communication to develop, the caregiver must be psychologically and biologically attuned to...
by Terry Levy | Jul 8, 2024 | Adult Relationships, Attachment, Uncategorized
How you attach to other adults strongly corresponds with how you attached to others as a child. Four distinct styles of attachment have been identified — and perhaps recognizing yourself in one of them is the first step toward strengthening your relationships. The...
by Terry Levy | Jul 8, 2024 | Attachment, Parenting, Uncategorized
Over more than 40 years we have worked to help parents build healthy relationships with their children. Whether a child has experienced trauma or neglect, has an attachment disorder or behavioral issues or simply is going through a challenging phase, time and again we...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy Center | Jun 17, 2024 | Attachment, Treatment
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. Q: Why is Intensive Outpatient Psychotherapy an effective...
by Terry Levy | May 20, 2024 | Attachment, Parenting
Resilience means “bouncing back” from adversity. The primary factor in resilience is having supportive and caring relationships that include trust, love, dependability, healthy role models, encouragement, and reassurance. Nurturing relationships between...
by Terry Levy | May 17, 2024 | Attachment, Parenting
To be calm is synonymous with being levelheaded, peaceful, patient and composed. However, remaining calm isn’t easy — especially if you have challenging children. The usual reactions of frustrated parents are to impose their wills, retaliate or withdraw to...
