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Lessons Learned of Abuse

Gary Direnfeld

His was to appreciate her abuse history and residual PTSD and how it caused her fear in triggering situations. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support www.garydirenfeld.com – to build your successful practice Gary Direnfeld is a social worker.

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How to Heal from ACEs and Childhood Trauma

Stop Abuse Campaign

Other examples may include: Domestic violence. 1) Counseling. A survivor of child sexual abuse, domestic violence, and suicide, Andrew dedicated the second half of his life to protecting children from trauma. Defining ACEs is the first and most important step in better understanding ACEs and childhood trauma.

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Signs of Child Abuse & Neglect

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Please be mindful that other factors can account for some of these signs and are not equivalent to abuse/neglect, including poverty, domestic violence, homelessness, and untreated mental illness. General Signs. Change in behavior that is not normal for this child (i.e.

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Signs of Child Abuse & Neglect

Social Work Bubble

Please be mindful that other factors can account for some of these signs and are not equivalent to abuse/neglect, including poverty, domestic violence, homelessness, and untreated mental illness. General Signs Change in behavior that is not normal for this child (i.e.

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BSW & MSW Scholarship Recipients 2022-2023

University of Connecticut

Scholarship Fund This scholarship is awarded to a student currently conducting their field placement at the UConn Counseling & Mental Health Services. My previous and future work involves working with some of the most vulnerable members of our society -- that work being with LGBTQIA+ youth, and victims and survivors of domestic violence.

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De-normalizing child abuse?

Stop Abuse Campaign

I sought counseling. I had been living with undiagnosed PTSD for more than 20 years. Through counseling, I learned to breathe and ground myself. College taught me to question authority. In college, I met other survivors and learned that child abuse isn’t normal. I realized that I am smart. I had normalized my abuse.

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De-normalizing child abuse?

Stop Abuse Campaign

I sought counseling. I had been living with undiagnosed PTSD for more than 20 years. Through counseling, I learned to breathe and ground myself. College taught me to question authority. In college, I met other survivors and learned that child abuse isn’t normal. I realized that I am smart. I had normalized my abuse.

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