by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Jan 19, 2024 | Psychology, Theory & Research
Researchers at the University of Michigan, Columbia, and the University of Colorado have found that the same areas of the brain that register physical pain are also activated by intense social rejection. Romantic heartbreak does actually cause physical pain. Magnetic...
by Terry Levy | Oct 17, 2023 | Parenting, Recommended Resources, Trauma
Over the last weeks, social media and news feeds have been flooded with horrific stories and violent images from Israel and Gaza. Watching the devastation has been extremely disturbing and upsetting to adults. But what about the effects on children and adolescents,...
by Terry Levy | Jul 16, 2023 | Attachment, Treatment
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. This month he answers a question about the importance of creating...
by Terry Levy | Jan 18, 2022 | Adult Relationships, Couples Therapy, Uncategorized, well-being
Forgiveness is an essential component of being able to attain mental, relational, physical and spiritual well-being. It means forgiving yourself and forgiving those who have caused your trauma, thereby creating space for more positive thoughts. Forgiveness can be both...
by Evergreen Psychotherapy | Jun 15, 2021 | Psychology, Theory & Research
During Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness month, when we are talking extensively about trauma and its often debilitating effects on children and adults, it is also important to consider how surviving and overcoming trauma can have a positive impact, making us...