by Terry Levy | Nov 1, 2016 | Psychology
Gratitude is an important component of a happy and fulfilling life. It is a thankful appreciation for what you have and receive, whether tangible or intangible. Gratitude is consistently linked with feeling more positive emotions, savoring positive experiences, having...
by Terry Levy | Oct 16, 2016 | Psychology
In hundreds of well-controlled studies, positive emotions have been shown to contribute to success at work, improve immune function, and lead to a longer life and overall well-being. The “nun study” is a perfect example. Twenty-year-old nuns began keeping journals of...
by Terry Levy | Oct 1, 2016 | Psychology, Trauma
It is well known that trauma has many negative effects on children and adults, including PTSD, depression, medical conditions and substance abuse. An alternative perspective, however, is that trauma can result in positive outcomes. Individuals can experience positive...
by Terry Levy | Jul 27, 2016 | Addiction, Attachment
Children who begin their lives with compromised and disrupted attachment (associated with prenatal drug and alcohol exposure, neglect of physical and emotional needs, abuse, violence, multiple caregivers) are at risk of serious problems as development unfolds,...
by Terry Levy | Jul 14, 2016 | Attachment
The principal developmental task of the first year of life is the establishment of a secure attachment between infant and primary caregiver. In order for this bond of emotional communication to develop the caregiver must be psychologically and biologically attuned to...
