by Terry Levy | Jan 15, 2026 | Attachment, Early Childhood Development
When we talk about children with severe attachment issues, we typically refer to early childhood maltreatment or neglect as key causes. But there are also other circumstances that contribute to a child’s inability to bond and connect. Three major factors place...
by Terry Levy | Jan 15, 2026 | Attachment, Early Childhood Development
As a parent or caregiver of a child who has experienced trauma or neglect in early childhood, you are probably routinely on a rollercoaster ride of emotions with them. You likely also routinely witness temper tantrums and impulsive, sometimes destructive and maybe...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy Center | Jul 8, 2024 | Early Childhood Development, The brain
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. Q. How do early attachment relationships impact the brain? A. As researchers...
by Terry Levy | Mar 20, 2024 | Attachment, Attachment Questions, Early Childhood Development
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. Children who begin their lives with compromised and disrupted attachment...
by Terry Levy | Sep 18, 2023 | Attachment, Early Childhood Development, Parenting
For decades, we have studied the intergenerational transmission of trauma and neglect through an attachment lens, focusing on how parents’ attachment histories influence their current relationships and parenting practices and how those tend to impact their children....
