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How Secure Attachment Fosters Empathy and Caring in Children

How Secure Attachment Fosters Empathy and Caring in Children

by Terry Levy | Apr 15, 2022 | Attachment, Parenting

Children learn cooperation, caring and empathy from their parents and caregivers in securely attached, loving and trusting relationships. Secure attachment leads to healthy psychosocial development and is a protective factor guarding against the development of...
What does it mean that a baby’s brain is an “open-loop” system?

What does it mean that a baby’s brain is an “open-loop” system?

by Terry Levy | Mar 21, 2022 | Attachment

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. The human brain, especially the emotional limbic system, is an open-loop...
What does it mean that a baby’s brain is an “open-loop” system?

Why are Family Routines and Rituals Important for a Child with Compromised Attachment?

by Terry Levy | Nov 23, 2021 | 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 rituals in...
How Attachment Impacts a Child’s Ability to Self-Regulate

How Attachment Impacts a Child’s Ability to Self-Regulate

by Terry Levy | Oct 18, 2021 | Attachment, Parenting

As a parent or caregiver of a child who has experienced earlier trauma or neglect, you are probably routinely on a roller coaster ride of emotions with them. You likely also witness frequent temper tantrums and often impulsive, sometimes destructive and maybe even...
What does it mean that a baby’s brain is an “open-loop” system?

What are the Core Concepts of Childhood Development?

by Terry Levy | Oct 18, 2021 | Attachment

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 answers a question about how children develop and the...
What does it mean that a baby’s brain is an “open-loop” system?

Why is building hope a key aspect of healing trauma?

by Terry Levy | Sep 21, 2021 | 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. This month he answers a question about the importance of creating hope to...
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What is attachment?

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:
  • low self-esteem
  • lack of self-control
  • antisocial attitudes and behaviors
  • aggression and violence
  • lack of empathy, compassion and remorse
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