by Terry Levy | Nov 18, 2025 | Attachment Questions
The principal developmental task of the first year of life is the establishment of a secure attachment between infant and primary caregiver. For this bond of emotional communication to develop, the caregiver must be psychologically and biologically attuned to the...
by Terry Levy | Sep 17, 2025 | Attachment, Attachment Questions
Our style of attachment is established in early childhood and stays with us into adulthood. Children who experience loving, nurturing care typically grow into securely attached adults who can sustain healthy relationships. Meanwhile, those who are traumatized, abused...
by Terry Levy | Jul 14, 2025 | Attachment Questions
Think-It-Over Time is a very constructive, imposed consequence. It is similar to “time-out” in that the parent and child take a break, which can de-escalate a tense situation. However, Think-It-Over Time specifically aims to help a child learn, communicate and achieve...
by Terry Levy | Jun 16, 2025 | Attachment Questions
Each month, Dr. Levy answers a common question he has received from professionals, caregivers and parents during four decades of pioneering work on attachment and trauma theory, treatment and training. Question: What is the benefit of having clients (children,...
by Terry Levy | Feb 13, 2025 | Attachment Questions
Each month, Dr. Levy answers a common question he has received from professionals, caregivers and parents during four decades of pioneering work on attachment theory, treatment and training. Pregnancy is the dawn of attachment, the time in which parents and the...
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...
