by Terry Levy | Mar 21, 2022 | Adult Relationships
The famous catchphrase “Love means never having to say you’re sorry” from the popular 1970s novel and movie Love Story, sends a flawed message. Off the movie screen, in daily life, the process of apologizing and forgiving is essential to conflict resolution and...
by Terry Levy | Mar 21, 2022 | Adult Relationships, Couples Therapy
Every partnership or marriage is different. We have different personalities, challenges and perspectives. However, when we consider relationships from an attachment perspective there are five certainties when we make a connection with our romantic partner. Some of...
by Terry Levy | Jan 18, 2022 | Adult Relationships, Couples Therapy, Family Therapy, Uncategorized
Every relationship has problems. They don’t have to define the relationship. Most problems have solutions. But it is each person’s approach to those problems in the relationship that influences whether the issues cause a major rift. When you, are able to...
by Terry Levy | Jan 18, 2022 | Adult Relationships, Couples Therapy, Uncategorized, well-being
Forgiveness is an essential component of being able to attain mental, relational, physical and spiritual well-being. It means forgiving yourself and forgiving those who have caused your trauma, thereby creating space for more positive thoughts. Forgiveness can be both...
by Terry Levy | Dec 20, 2021 | Adult Relationships, Recommended Resources
Our childhood experiences with attachment figures are where our scripts are written, without us even being aware of it. These experiences develop into core beliefs; the mindsets, attitudes and expectations that define who we are, how we relate to others and what roles...
by Terry Levy | Jun 23, 2021 | Adult Relationships
This is the second in a series of articles focusing on adult attachment styles and how they impact the way we deal with intimacy, how we communicate our feelings and needs and listen to our partners, how we respond to conflict and our expectations in relationships....
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: