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Educational Assistants: First Responders in the School System

Gary Direnfeld

It’s because my first job was working in a group home with preteen and teen boys all of whom had significant developmental disorders and were unpredictability violent. Even the school they attended was on the grounds of the treatment centre. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support.

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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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Managing Your Child’s Anxiety.

Gary Direnfeld

Anxiety, as a disorder, is about feelings betraying the mind as the feelings are either disproportionate to the triggering event or an independent experience. Hence counseling for the parent to better understand the dynamics of anxiety and their role in management can be more helpful than the child’s attendance in counseling.

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Figuring Out Child Behavior: More Than Meets the Eye.

Gary Direnfeld

” While I am no psychologist, kids have their “tells” that can suggest a disorder. A nonverbal learning disorder is about difficulty reading social/emotional cues. One may see this disorder in kids who play rough or who seem not affected or tuned in emotionally to the feelings or social cues of others.

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Does Your Child have GAD?

Gary Direnfeld

It was labled GAD – Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support www.garydirenfeld.com – to build your successful practice Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. The parent did have some tragic experiences when they were a child.

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The Impact of Childhood Abuse on Adult Health…

Gary Direnfeld

Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease and is often seen as an autoimmune disorder. Negative outcomes often include mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and even personality disorders. Then there are physical disorders and ailments of which Crohn’s is one. There are many others.

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That Challenging Kid Needs Help

Gary Direnfeld

As a result, the child has now been seen by an audiologist to determine if there is an auditory processing disorder; an ophthalmologist to check for visual/perceptual issues; and a psychologist for learning and attentional issues. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.