by Terry Levy | Jul 14, 2022 | Parenting, Trauma
Nurturing relationships between parents and children have the power to heal trauma. Children who have been traumatized feel frightened and helpless. They need calm, caring and consistent caregivers who can teach them that adults are dependable, loving, patient and...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Jun 14, 2022 | Family Therapy, Parenting, Uncategorized
We spend a lot of time talking about mothers as primary early attachment figures. But, as after celebrating Fathers this month, we want to stress dad’s essential role during infancy in fostering secure attachment. Just as with mothers, infants are more likely to...
by Terry Levy | May 17, 2022 | Parenting
The ten Cs of parenting and loving leadership are the foundation for creating a healthy and healing relationship with children, based on compassionate care, appropriate structure, and mutual respect. “Discipline” comes from the root word “disciple,” which means...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy Center | May 12, 2022 | Parenting
Raising a child with attachment issues is incredibly challenging. It can – at times – be exhausting, upsetting, frustrating, depressing, frightening or infuriating. And, it can take a toll on even the strongest, most devoted parent. Secondary traumatic stress (STS) is...
by Terry Levy | Apr 20, 2022 | 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. All warm-blooded animals are born with an innate need to be...
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...