by Terry Levy | Feb 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
As parents, we want to lift our children up, bolster their self-esteem and encourage good behavior. Praise is one of the most basic ways we signal our approval and nurture our children’s confidence and sense of self. By using praise, you’re showing your child...
by Terry Levy | Dec 15, 2022 | Trauma, Treatment, Uncategorized
This past week marked the 10th anniversary of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting, where a gunman killed 20 first graders and six school staff members. As news programs looked back on that terrible day a decade ago, reporters interviewed survivors and their...
by Terry Levy | Nov 15, 2022 | Parenting, Uncategorized
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. The 10 Cs of parenting are the foundation for creating a healthy...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy Center | Jun 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
Much recent research shows that for young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning having, just one trusted adult in their life can have a profound effect on their emotional and physical wellbeing. According to the Centers for Disease...
by Evelyne Girardet | Jun 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
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. A lack of secure attachment in the early stages of development...
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...
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: