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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. If this continues those feelings can grow to become depression and/or anxiety.

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Hey, Tough Guy…

Gary Direnfeld

With that, the thought of counseling was an embarrassment. Join her in counseling, or leave. Mom suffered depression. As the fellow spoke he began to see connections between his dad’s oppression of his mom and her depression. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support.

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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

Such a child may appear as anxious or depressed or as having ADHD. Further, any depression or anxiety or difficulty concentrating may continue into adulthood affecting adult life. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress.

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If You Saw Your Parent Being Hit…

Gary Direnfeld

It wasn’t until she entered into counseling for depression that her upbringing was explored as well as the connection to her present life. She came to understand and appreciate that she wasn’t suffering as much from depression as oppression. Counseling turned that upside down. Oppression.

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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).