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Children and Domestic Violence. They Know.

Gary Direnfeld

This post addresses domestic violence. ?————— I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Trigger warning. Are you following me on Facebook yet?

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Couple Counseling? Maybe in timeā€¦.

Gary Direnfeld

I recently declined two requests for couple counseling. I always screen referrals for domestic violence as well as substance use. Therein we can develop a risk profile for the likelihood of future violence. Couple counseling can be an intense setting where issues are laid bare.

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Couple Counseling: Is It Safe?

Gary Direnfeld

It’s not uncommon for me to decline a request for couple counseling. Safety is code for concerns of domestic violence. Couple counseling can be an intense experience. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Another risk indicator is concern for speaking one’s mind.

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The Hit that Reverberated to Adulthood

Gary Direnfeld

This post describes domestic violence. With that she dismissed the impact of domestic violence and downplayed the fact that with that hit, she and her mom learned never to cross him again. Domestic violence. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker.

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Even When So Young, They Know.

Gary Direnfeld

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. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker.

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Alcohol Consumption. It adds up.

Gary Direnfeld

Couple counseling wasn’t going to get far. I suggested she attend individual counseling for herself as well as Al-Anon. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. He was quite unaware of the financial cost as well as the impact on his relationship and with his kids. He wasn’t prepared to hear of it either.

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When One Parent Puts Down the Other

Gary Direnfeld

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support www.garydirenfeld.com ā€“ to build your successful practice Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Are you following me on Facebook yet?