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Children and Domestic Violence. They Know.

Gary Direnfeld

This post addresses domestic violence. ?————— All of these referrals were for mental health or behavior issues of the child. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. Trigger warning.

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Couple Counseling? Maybe in timeā€¦.

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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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. www.garydirenfeld.com ā€“ to build your successful practice. Trigger warning. She did learn.

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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. Already, in a child this young, the child felt a need to be protective of their parent.

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When One Parent Puts Down the Other

Gary Direnfeld

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. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress.

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Couple Counseling: Is It Safe?

Gary Direnfeld

The reasons typically have to do with safety and/or substance use and/or serious mental health issues. Safety is code for concerns of domestic violence. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. If not, you are missing many more posts!

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DV ā€“ When the Teen Fights Back

Gary Direnfeld

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. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress.