Eating Disorders and Attachment

Eating Disorders and Attachment Theory: Understanding the Connection November 30, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Watching your teen struggle with an eating disorder can leave you feeling helpless. Diets, food, and body image often get the limelight when talking about disordered eating. […]
Attachment in School

Attachment in School: How Attachment Issues Can Affect School bonds August 15, 2025 Authored by: Jayme Wium, Writer Edited by: Emma Loker, B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Insecure attachment styles are mental, emotional, and behavioral patterns that can arise when children don’t form secure bonds with their parents. When attachment issues are present, they […]
Mental Health Referrals From Child Protective Services

Understanding Mental Health Referrals From Child Protective Services August 15, 2025 Authored by: Jayme Wium, Writer Edited by: Emma Loker, B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Research shows that two out of three children in the United States will experience at least one traumatic event before the age of 16 years.¹ Understandably, this can have […]
Attachment Styles and Ghosting

Attachment Styles and Ghosting: Why Teens Ghost in Relationships August 14, 2025 Authored by: Jayme Wium, Writer Edited by: Emma Loker, B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Studies on ghosting show interesting findings. For instance, one claims that 51% to 65% of young people have ghosted a romantic partner or love interest. The same study […]
Dismissive Avoidant vs Fearful Avoidant Attachment

Dismissive Avoidant vs Fearful Avoidant Attachment: Key Differences and Similarities August 14, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, B.S. CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION It can be painful to feel shut out by your own child. Your teen may appear emotionally distant, isolate themselves, or seem to run “hot and […]
Neurodivergent Attachment Styles: How Developmental Disorders Impact Attachment

Neurodivergent Attachment: Styles and Support Strategies for Developmental Disorder Attachment Issues November 30, 2025 Authored by: Hayley Snelling, B.S. Psychology Edited by: Emma Loker, BSc, PgDip CALL (866) 901-4047 INSURANCE VERIFICATION Parenting a teen can feel like a tug of war; sometimes they reach out to you for support, but other times they pull away. […]