by Terry Levy | Sep 6, 2019 | Attachment, Attachment Communication Training
This October marks the 31st year that the Association for Training on Trauma and Attachment in Children (ATTACh) is hosting its annual conference (October 3-5, in Scottsdale, AZ). Looking back over three decades, one can’t help but be impressed by how far we have come...
by Terry Levy | Jun 10, 2019 | Attachment, Theory & Research
This is the first article in our Biology Series, in which we will focus on the mind-body-emotion connection. Emotional wellbeing, positive attachments or the lack thereof, have a direct impact on our biology — from physical health outcomes to the development of our...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Apr 17, 2019 | Attachment
Attachment styles, or patterns, learned in childhood tend to endure into adulthood. They impact every part of our lives – our relationships, how we parent, our romantic experiences and the way we interact at work and socially. Understanding your own history and the...
by Terry Levy | Apr 1, 2019 | Attachment, Corrective Attachment Parenting, Parenting
One of the central tenants in our philosophy of healing parenting — in addition to nurturance and compassion — is the importance of structure for a child with attachment issues. Limits, rules and consequences help children feel secure and learn from their mistakes. At...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Nov 14, 2018 | Attachment, Attachment Communication Training
Every child craves stability. For a child with attachment issues, it is especially critical. He or she desperately needs you to show consistent love and provide dependable routines and guidelines. Parenting with consistency, over time, will help your child feel safe...
by Terry Levy | Oct 30, 2018 | Attachment, Parenting
There’s no denying it, raising a child with attachment issues is hard. But no matter how disappointed you become, and no matter how defeated you sometimes feel, if you hang in there, you can make a dramatic difference in your child’s life. This is why we include...
