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Couple Counseling? Maybe in time….

Gary Direnfeld

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. If a partner discloses issues of violence or abuse, it can upset the other who engages in such behavior. I recently declined two requests for couple counseling.

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Narcissist? No, Others Don’t Get It.

Gary Direnfeld

Anything else is engagement. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. 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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Maybe Those Grandparents Shouldn’t See the Grandkids

Gary Direnfeld

There is a likelihood the grandparents will also engage others as their emissaries to undo the boundaries of the parents. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. This are tough situations. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Grandparent? Sometimes the answer is no.

Gary Direnfeld

From time to time I am asked about how one keeps a grandchild in the life of a grandparent where that grandparent is truly mean to the parent, a bad influence on the grandchild or engages in poor behaviors. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Researcher : Some social workers engage in research to better understand social issues, evaluate programs, and inform policy development. The role of a social worker, whether in clinical settings, correctional facilities, or private practices, plays a critical role in promoting positive change.

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It’s OK to Jump the Train and Leave

Gary Direnfeld

Engagement. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Continue meeting.

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What Are You to the Narcissist?

Gary Direnfeld

If things wane, if you appear distracted as a source of their supply, they will engage in behavior that limits your other relationships as well as activities that take away from your attention to their needs and wants. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress.