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Understanding Attachment Disorder
By Terry M. Levy, Ph.D. and Michael Orlans, M.A.
Attachment is the deep and enduring connection established between a child and caregiver in the first several years of life. It profoundly influences every component of the human condition--mind, body, emotions, relationships and values. Attachment is not something that parents do to their children, rather, it is something that children and parents create together through the ongoing process of a reciprocal relationship.
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Trouble with Relationships? You May Have Attachment Issues
When a relationship ends, it's normal to feel sad, frustrated and even angry. You may even want to retreat into your own world for a bit and ignore your family and friends. But if the end of a relationship causes you to no longer be able to function or want to live, you may be dealing with deep-rooted attachment issues.
Signs of Attachment Disorder in Young Children
By Terry M. Levy, Ph.D. and Michael Orlans, M.A.
Attachment to a protective and loving caregiver who provides guidance and support is a basic human need, rooted in millions of years of evolution. There is an instinct to attach: babies instinctively reach out for the safety and security of the "secure base" with caregivers--but sometimes things go awry...
Pre-Birth Bonding
By Terry M. Levy, Ph.D. and Michael Orlans, M.A.
Research and observation have demonstrated the significance of the in utero experience. This is truly the dawn of attachment, the stage in which the baby-to-be and the parents begin the process of connecting.
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