by Terry Levy | Feb 19, 2024 | Attachment
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...
by Terry Levy | Jan 17, 2024 | Attachment, Attachment Communication Training
Attachment theory gives us an understanding of how our childhood experiences can affect our adult relationships. It tells us that if you grow up in a loving home where you bond with your parents, you are more likely to make healthy choices and form secure attachments...
by Terry Levy | Dec 13, 2023 | Attachment, Family
We all have an idealized image of the holiday season in our mind – one of close connections and loving togetherness with family and friends. But the reality is that the holidays are an emotional roller coaster for many. How individuals deal with their family...
by Terry Levy | Nov 15, 2023 | Attachment, Family
We all want our children to grow into kind, empathetic and caring adults. These pro-social values, attitudes, and behaviors are developed early in childhood and learned in the secure attachment relationship with parents and caregivers. Secure attachment leads to...
by Terry Levy | Oct 18, 2023 | Attachment
When we look at adult attachment patterns, we most often focus on how a person’s attachment style affects their relationships, specifically partner and parent/child relationships. But we also know that our attachment style can affect how we function in every...
by Terry Levy | Oct 17, 2023 | Attachment, Theory & Research, Trauma
Each month, Dr. Levy answers a common question he has received from professionals, caregivers and parents during decades of pioneering work on attachment theory, treatment and training. The stress response is critical to understanding the neurobiology of trauma and...
