by Terry Levy | Jan 9, 2015 | Parenting, Trauma
A landmark research project over the last 20 years, the Adverse Childhood Experiences study, assessed thousands of adults’ physical and emotional well-being, then asked them about their childhood traumas: abuse, neglect, family dysfunction, and attachment. They found...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Dec 26, 2014 | Attachment
The ability to regulate and control one’s impulses, emotions, and level of arousal is learned in the context of the secure attachment relationship during the first three years of life. A child with attachment disorder has failed to master this stage-specific task, due...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Dec 19, 2014 | Attachment
The following is a list of traits associated with attachment security in adults: –Desires closeness: Seeks and enjoys intimacy without being afraid ofbecoming “too close”; does not fear rejection, have a need to push partner away, or engage in a negative...
