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Violence in Schools

Gary Direnfeld

I have had several messages and conversations this week about violence in schools. If your child isn’t sleeping well at night or expresses fear about attending school, that may not be anxiety as you thought. Again, ask your kid about violence literally in the classroom, let alone the school yard.

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Managing Your Child’s Anxiety.

Gary Direnfeld

That childhood anxiety. As you ask the many questions seeking an answer as to why from the child, you may inadvertently be ramping up anxiety for you both. Anxiety, as a disorder, is about feelings betraying the mind as the feelings are either disproportionate to the triggering event or an independent experience.

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Childhood Anxiety at Bedtime

Gary Direnfeld

Some kids develop tremendous anxieties that emerge at bedtime. It is that very process however that may be worsening the experience of anxiety for others. He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice.

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When and How to Consult a Psychologist

Psychological Health Care

Are you struggling with a mental health challenge and considering if you should consult a psychologist or seek other help? If you’re considering getting help, here’s a brief guide on when and how to consult a psychologist in Australia. When to Consult a Psychologist. Unexplained poor productivity at work or school.

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How Much Do You Accommodate Your Kids?

Gary Direnfeld

This can occur with the child hurts themself minimally, expresses a fear (anxiety), or simply a dislike. As a means of managing boo-boos, or generalized or even specific anxieties, or even food preferences, over-accommodating can increase the very issue sought to address. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Even When So Young, They Know.

Gary Direnfeld

They called it separation anxiety and tried to let the child cry it out. If this continues those feelings can grow to become depression and/or anxiety. He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice.

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Does Your Child have GAD?

Gary Direnfeld

The parent had anxiety. Their child had anxiety. It was labled GAD – Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The child had only seen individual therapists, none of whom knew of the parent’s own anxiety related to childhood experiences. It was of a concern for their kid’s safety.

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