by Terry Levy | Sep 18, 2023 | Child & Adolescent Therapy, Parenting, Treatment
If you or someone you love is thinking about suicide, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support at 988. September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and with suicide being the second-leading cause of death for people ages...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Feb 10, 2018 | Child & Adolescent Therapy, Parenting
Children are not little adults — so it is very important for parents to know what to look out for when searching for a therapist to work with their child. Here are some general guidelines to help determine whether a therapist is a good fit. A good therapist...
by Terry Levy | Nov 30, 2015 | Attachment, Child & Adolescent Therapy
The treatment process with children who have experienced trauma and compromised attachment must replicate the emotional, social and biological characteristics of secure parent–child attachment. That is, the ingredients found in parent–child relationships leading to...
by Terry Levy | Nov 18, 2015 | Child & Adolescent Therapy, Treatment
It is important to choose a qualified mental health professional who parents and child are comfortable with. The following are treatment recommendations: • Systems model: Therapy should involve the child, parent/caregivers, and other family members. The focus should...
by Terry Levy | Sep 23, 2015 | Child & Adolescent Therapy, Trauma, Treatment
Children with severe trauma and attachment wounds are typically angry, oppositional and defiant, mistrustful, contemptuous of authority, and lack genuine and caring relationships. It is not surprising, therefore, that they are extremely resistant to therapy and...
