Category Archives: Stress chemicals

Bruce Perry: Attachment and Developmental Trauma

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Kathy

Dr. Bruce Perry, MD (left) documents the brain science of how attachment problems can cause developmental trauma to a fetus, infant, or child – just when the brain is developing. And he’s taking his “attachment first” approach to Washington.  In … Continue reading →

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The Hole in Half of Us

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Kathy

The Adult Attachment Interview (AAI) study since 1994 shows that  50% of Americans have some degree of failed attachment in childhood.  These are rigorous psychiatric studies of the general public which have nothing to do with “addicts.”  It’s not just … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Study Never Told

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Kathy

I first heard Dr. Bruce Perry, MD mention the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Study at UCLA in March, 2013. The pyramid at left is their logo; click the graphic to check out the top. [FN1]  Months later I found ACEsConnection.com, … Continue reading →

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