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Children and Domestic Violence. They Know.

Gary Direnfeld

This post addresses domestic violence. ?————— I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Trigger warning. All of these referrals were for mental health or behavior issues of the child. Are you following me on Facebook yet?

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The Hit that Reverberated to Adulthood

Gary Direnfeld

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. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker.

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Sexual Abuse – When asked to keep it secret….

Gary Direnfeld

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. 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. You matter. You matter. It should never have happened.

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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 am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker.

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How Social Workers can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

Social workers can use the printed word, books, and poetry to empower clients, promote social justice, and offer hope By Heather Rose Artushin, LISW-CP The printed word can be used to empower clients and offer hope in troubled times. Owner of Change Your Narrative consulting and training practice, Nancy S.

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When Your Family is the Threat

Gary Direnfeld

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. 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. It you are having trouble coping, do consider counseling.

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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. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker.