Join Dr. Corley, Francis and Conor as they process and download what they've heard and learned from Conor's story. 

Join Dr. Corley and Francis O as they continue to unpack the story of Conor Scholes.

Conor grew up in a good Christian home and felt a call on his life to enter the ministry in college. Nothing could have prepared him for what would happen next. 

Editing and Production by Jonathan Polasek

Time to let your hair down and have a relaxed conversation with our guest of the week.

Join Dr. Corley, Doug Bonebrake, and Francis O'Donnell as they continue their interview with Ann Svensson. Ann unpacks her model of therapy for dealing with trauma in childhood and answers questions about what treatment looks like for those who have experienced childhood trauma. 

This episode was edited my Jonathan Polasek. And below is a list of resources provided by Ann Svensson for those seeking to understand the treatment of trauma in children. 

To read with children:

- A Terrible Thing Happened by Margaret. Holmes

- Some Secrets Should Never be Kept by Jayneed Sanders

- Please Tell: A Child's Story About Sexual Abuse (Early Steps)

- What to Do When You Worry Too Much by Dawn Huebner, Ph. D.

Parents to read related to any childhood trauma:

- Trauma Through a Child's Eyes by Peter Levine and Maggie Kline

- Raising Emotionally Strong Boys by David Thomas

- Raising Worry-Free Girls by Sissy Goff

- Now Maps by Daniel Siegel, MD

- The Yes Brain by Daniel Siegel, MD

Podcasts:

- Sissy Goff - https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/podcast

- David Thomas - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/typology/id1254061093

Join the crew as we interview professional counselor and wounded healer Ann Svensson. From her early childhood Ann encountered the traumas of growing up in a dysfunctional family, and God did an amazing work in her life. Now she helps others heal from their wounds as a counselor on staff at Lakewood Family Therapy. 

Our interview with Dave and Rivers Partin.

Send us questions, feedback, or anything at mailme@relaxedandfree.com

Hosted by Dr. Cary Corley

Produced, engineered, edited, and co-hosted by Doug Bonebrake

Brought to you by Lakewood Family Therapy in Lees Summit Missouri.

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In this episode we discuss how to handle a dysfunctional relationship with your spouse. We cover the main points:

• It’s OK to rest to plan for healthy boundaries
• What does rest look like in a dysfunctional marriage
• When is it time to seek out marriage counseling
• What do boundaries look like in a dysfunctional
• There’s still hope

References:

• Colossians 3
• 7 principles of a healthy marriage https://www.gottman.com/product/the-seven-principles-for-making-marriage-work/

Lakewood Family Therapy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkS9c2MAp5nLtxRx4k-KjXQ

To submit questions for the AMA, provide feedback, or talk to us, send us an email at feedback@relaxedandfree.com

Our Relaxed episodes may include an Ask Me Anything (AMA) discussion around a user-submitted question, recap of a previous interview episode, and/or generic water cooler discussions relating to mental health, counseling, and/or Christianity.

Relaxed and Free is:

Hosted by Dr. Cary Corley

Co-hosted by Francis O’Donnell

Produced, engineered, edited, and co-hosted by Doug Bonebrake

Brought to you by Lakewood Family Therapy in Lees Summit Missouri.

Iwfamilytherapy.com