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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. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. A history of these experiences can contribute to drug or alcohol abuse.

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The Impact of Childhood Abuse on Adult Health…

Gary Direnfeld

Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease and is often seen as an autoimmune disorder. Negative outcomes often include mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and even personality disorders. Then there are physical disorders and ailments of which Crohn’s is one. Experiences).

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What is Mild Intellectual Disability (MID)

Gary Direnfeld

It first appears in the 2013 edition of the Diagnostic and Statistics Manual of Mental Disorders, 5 th Edition (DSM-5). The DSM is a compilation and classification of mental disorders as determined by a committee of psychiatrists under the American Psychiatric Association. They will just in a sense, live it.

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How to Choose a Therapist: Tips and Fits

Stop Abuse Campaign

Depression. Bipolar disorder. Eating disorders. Personality disorders. Behavioral disorders in children and adolescents. Substance abuse disorders. Individual Therapy or Private Practice. Counseling and psychotherapy are used with virtually all types of mental illness including: .

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News Items – February 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Karen Koenig is a member of NASW-FL: Some People Are More Than Just Difficult: How To Recognize a Personality Disorder Creators Although you sound frustrated and justifiably upset, it’s helpful to learn how to handle similar situations, if they should occur. According to Karen R. who also served as a community advocate.

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News Items – February 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Karen Koenig is a member of NASW-FL: Some People Are More Than Just Difficult: How To Recognize a Personality Disorder Creators Although you sound frustrated and justifiably upset, it’s helpful to learn how to handle similar situations, if they should occur. According to Karen R. who also served as a community advocate.

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Members in the Media – June 1, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Yvonne Chase is president-elect of NASW: 4 things to know about a master’s degree in social work Fortune The master’s degree is the universal standard for advanced social work practice says Yvonne Chase, president-elect of the board of directors for the National Association of Social Workers.