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...
by Terry Levy | Sep 17, 2024 | 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 | Aug 14, 2024 | Attachment, Attachment Questions
While negative early childhood experiences, like abandonment, trauma, neglect or abuse, can have critical, life-long repercussions, we have also found that specific, positive experiences can drive learning, growth and healing. Healing Parents An example of the...
by Terry Levy | Aug 14, 2024 | Attachment
Parents and caregivers of children with disordered attachment know how challenging life can get. Neglect, trauma, abuse and other experiences that disrupt the attachment relationship with primary caregivers early in life, profoundly impact their development and their...
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...
