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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. The behavior between the partner and mom, that is referred to as domestic violence. It is also referred to as intimate partner violence. People don’t have to be physically touched or hurt for this behavior to be labled violence.

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It May Be Trauma If You Experienced….

Gary Direnfeld

A history of any of these experiences can lead to difficulties with depression and/or anxiety as well as other mental/emotional disorders. If any of this describes you, please consider counseling to explore and address issues arising. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support.

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Parental Conflict Can Be a Setup for Childhood Trauma

Gary Direnfeld

Further, any depression or anxiety or difficulty concentrating may continue into adulthood affecting adult life. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice.

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Yes, Men Get Abused. Shame Keeps It Hidden.

Gary Direnfeld

It’s men affected by violence and coercive controlling behavior perpetrated by their female partners. They too suffer depression and/or anxiety. Yes, statistically, the majority of those abused through intimate partner violence is disproportionately women, by a wide margin. They languish. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

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The Impact of Childhood Abuse on Adult Health…

Gary Direnfeld

Negative outcomes often include mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and even personality disorders. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. Experiences).

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Those Crazy-Making Conflicting Messages

Gary Direnfeld

That is when the tension create by these situations can come out as anxiety, depression and inappropriate behavior. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice.

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News Items – September 30, 2021

Social Workers Speak

Four University of North Texas professors hope to use federal dollars to provide counseling for bilingual Americans who have experienced trauma. Rose Turner is a member: [Video] What the Gabby Petito story means for survivors of domestic violence. Denton Record-Chronicle (TX). The project is funded by a $1.5 FOX23 News (OK). “If