Gary Direnfeld
APRIL 14, 2022
This post addresses domestic violence. ?————— All of these referrals were for mental health or behavior issues of the child. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Trigger warning. Are you following me on Facebook yet? Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.
Gary Direnfeld
JANUARY 23, 2023
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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Gary Direnfeld
AUGUST 30, 2023
It’s not uncommon for me to decline a request for couple counseling. 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. Couple counseling can be an intense experience.
Shelter, Inc
OCTOBER 13, 2022
OCTOBER IS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH. Witnessing domestic violence is one such event, an adverse childhood experience (ACE) that can have a lifelong impact. Children and youth who have been exposed to domestic violence are more likely than their peers to experience a range of difficulties.
Gary Direnfeld
APRIL 28, 2022
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. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. She did learn.
Gary Direnfeld
JUNE 5, 2023
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.
Relias
JANUARY 23, 2024
On January 23, we recognize Maternal Health Awareness Day , an initiative by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to increase awareness and action related to maternal mortality and morbidity in the U.S. It affects not only the mother, but also their children, their families, and their communities.
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