Posts by Dr. Carol Ann Conrad, EdD
Keeping Families Together – A Radio Interview
Dr. Conrad recently made an appearance on the In Touch with the Tri-Cities radio show to talk about the power of emotionally focused therapy in keeping couples and families together. Listen below!
Read MoreCoping with Social Isolation
A World in Turmoil It has been 5 months since the world was shut down by the new Cornovirus 19. No one could have predicted the challenges social isolation would have on our relationships. Recently collected information from the Census Bureau indicates that about 30% or one third of the country is suffering from anxiety…
Read MoreBecky & Jennifer―Strained Mother/Daughter Relationship
Becky and her mother came in to see me together (names and identifying details have been changed to protect identities). Becky, at 40 years old, was doing a lot of her own individual work and wanted a better relationship with her mother. Becky and her mother’s relationship had been strained for most of Becky’s adult…
Read MoreJoe—Trauma Treatment using EFT
Joe had been sexually abused as a child and emotionally neglected. His life had been riddled with broken relationships, divorce, challenging work settings and painful social situations. Yet, he wanted to heal from the pain of the past and was resilient enough to believe that there had to be a better way to live. As…
Read MoreLouise—Anxiety Treatment using EFT
Louise was in her late 60’s and sought me out at the recommendation of her doctor. She had struggled with panic attacks and anxiety most all of her life. At one point more than 20 years earlier, the panic and anxiety became so intense she was unable to leave her home and participate in life.…
Read MoreLisa—Depression Treatment using EFT
Lisa was single, in her early 30’s and had been depressed for many years. Though she was educated and had a promising career, she felt inadequate at work, inept socially and unable to form a lasting romantic relationship. She was taking anti-depressant medication, but struggled to even admit that she felt depressed, even though she…
Read MoreTed and Betty—Silent Partners
Empty nesters, Ted and Betty had been married over 30 years. Years of distance, silence and loneliness were manifest in the way they each inhabited different ends of the house. Betty was depressed and lonely; afraid of Ted’s occasional angry outbursts. Ted struggled with depression and physical problems, at times becoming frustrated and lashing out…
Read MoreSam and Terry—Healing from an Affair
Terry was heartbroken when Sam left her for another woman. Sam had a short affair and realized that leaving his wife and children was a huge mistake. They came to see me in order to repair their broken relationship. Sam and Terry at one time had a strong and loving relationship that had been worn…
Read MoreTom & Cassandra―A Blended Family
Tom and Cassandra had painful previous relationships and were both dedicated parents trying to raise children on their own when they met and married each other. For the first several years of their relationship things went well as they worked together to blend and support their family, though there was growing tension as one of their…
Read MoreSex is an Attachment Behavior!
There are lots of blogs and blog posts that quote the research that extolls the virtues of sex. Here’s one that identifies the hormones release during orgasm. Oxytocin is the “cuddle hormone” along with other endorphines such as dopamine, and some that act like an analgesic to pain. This is all true, and there’s plenty of…
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