by Terry Levy | May 25, 2017 | Adult Relationships, Attachment
How you attach to other adults strongly corresponds with how you attached to others as a child. Four distinct styles of attachment have been identified — and perhaps recognizing yourself in one of them is the first step toward strengthening your relationships....
by Terry Levy | Aug 25, 2016 | Treatment
Reviewing hundreds of studies on psychotherapy outcome, the factor that most often is associated with successful therapy is always the same—the quality of the client–therapist relationship. Therapists do most to make the client feel secure. The therapeutic...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Feb 29, 2016 | Couples Therapy
Do you and your partner argue a lot? We can help couples in conflict. Evergreen Psychotherapy Center will be offering a Couples Communication Group starting in April, where we will teach couples how to improve their communication and conflict resolution skills. The...
by Terry Levy | Jan 20, 2016 | Psychology, Treatment
Regardless of the therapeutic approach, hope has been found to be a critical component of positive change. Hope is linked to better physical and psychological health, academic performance, and recovery from trauma. Hope develops within the context of early attachment...
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...
