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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. This is where the therapist must make a decision.

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Realizing One’s Partner is a Narcissist

Gary Direnfeld

She eventually met with a therapist for herself. The therapist listened but offered little guidance. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He snared her with expressions of love to then use her to meet his needs, wants and desires. It came to her.

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DV – When the Teen Fights Back

Gary Direnfeld

He had been to previous therapists. Over my 40+ years of practice, this would be a scenario I would hear from time to time. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. Mom never left his father. This fellow left home before reaching twenty. He said no.

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When Your Ex is Abusive and Intimidating, Know This:

Gary Direnfeld

This is typically beyond the training and experience of most therapists and is a specialty area of practice. Make sure your therapist or counselor has training and experience with regard to the intersection of abuse and family law. Lastly, never accept the advice of those who would abuse and exploit you.

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How Social Workers can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

I was going to do this work as a visiting artist,” Scherlong explained, “and all my friends at the time were therapists and suggested that I get a social work degree. Poetic approaches have been and continue to be used to promote awareness of such critical problems as domestic violence, poverty, racism, sexism, and so much more.

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When The Trauma is Extreme

Gary Direnfeld

She said that previous therapists had said her background was the most extreme they have ever heard. Hearing that, my concern was that she worried about overwhelming the therapists. Sometimes therapists do get overwhelmed by the stories told to us by the folks we serve. I don’t know. They may have been. Vicarious trauma.

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How Social Workers Can Use Words to Heal

Social Work Blog

I was going to do this work as a visiting artist,” Scherlong explained, “and all my friends at the time were therapists and suggested that I get a social work degree. Poetic approaches have been and continue to be used to promote awareness of such critical problems as domestic violence, poverty, racism, sexism, and so much more.