Emile's Early Childhood

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Emile since separation his father has an apartment in Harlem, in which he shares with roommates and a house in Pennsylvania. He stated that his father opened a restaurant in Pennsylvania, which is a block from his home. He indicated that he and his brother would often spend time in Pennsylvania. He stated that he and his brother would go skiing, he stated that he enjoyed his time with his father however, his father at times can lose his temper. Emile reported that he believes that he has a little anger problem. The child reported when his father would get angry he would get very loud which can be “freighting”. He indicated that his father would get “loud” in public which would be embarrassing to him and his brother.

The child discussed and

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