by Terry Levy | Jul 30, 2017 | Attachment, Parenting
The principal developmental task of the first year of life is the
establishment of a secure attachment between infant and primary caregiver.
For this bond of emotional communication to develop, the caregiver must be psychologically and biologically attuned to the...
by Terry Levy | Jun 15, 2017 | Parenting
Relationships involve ongoing and circular patterns. Think of it as a dance. One person triggers a reaction, which triggers a counter-reaction in the first person. So you have a choice: You either can escalate with your child, or you can engage positively. Escalation...
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 | Mar 5, 2017 | Parenting
A parent cannot create a secure attachment with a child without a commitment. Commitment is a promise and a pledge to be available to a child through thick and thin. It is a moral obligation to take certain actions and respond in certain ways that engender safety,...
by Terry Levy | Feb 6, 2017 | Attachment
By the time babies reach their first birthday, they have rudimentary “internal working models” of their attachment relationships, based on their experience of caregiving. The internal working model includes perceptions about self and expectations of the...
