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Couple Counseling? Maybe in time….

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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My Mental Health is Bad! Why and What Now?

Stop Abuse Campaign

If you’ve ever felt concerned about your mental health, you’re not alone. Mental health is an increasingly important issue in our society. Roughly 1 in 5 adults report experiencing mental health problems each year. Our individual experiences are what shape our mental and emotional health.

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Government to review case for powers of entry for social workers in adult safeguarding cases

Community Care

This meant they were not afforded the protections of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (DAA), such as domestic abuse protection notices/orders (DAPNs/DAPOs), which will replace the existing domestic violence protection notices/orders (DVPNs/DVPOs) following pilots in three areas starting this year.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Social workers are the largest group of mental health providers in the United States and treatment of PTSD is one of their specialty areas. Learn a combination of diagnosis and interventionist tools of dissociation to consider when engaged in treatment of populations of color. June 7, 2022. Additional Resources.

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Why Family Courts Usually Fail Abuse Victims

Stop Abuse Campaign

Domestic violence custody cases are often the last chance to save children from painful — and sometimes tragically shortened — lives. . The ACE (adverse childhood experiences) Research helps courts understand the full harm to children from exposure to domestic violence and child abuse. . How Was This Case Different?

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Narcissist? No, Others Don’t Get It.

Gary Direnfeld

Anything else is engagement. 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. Your moving on leaves it there. A non-defensive and dismissive reply and move on.

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Safety Planning Checklist for You and Your Clients

Relias

Safety planning has proven an effective means of supporting those struggling with mental health crises, abusive relationships, or other forms of trauma. Domestic violence. Domestic violence and safety planning. Creating a domestic violence safety plan. Provide mental health exercises.