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Does Your Child have GAD?

Gary Direnfeld

The parent had anxiety. Their child had anxiety. It was labled GAD – Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The child had only seen individual therapists, none of whom knew of the parent’s own anxiety related to childhood experiences. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker.

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication?

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You Asked, Can Social Workers Prescribe Medication? This is a very common question a lot of people ask in relation to the role of the social worker in health and social care. Social workers play an important role in promoting the health and wellbeing of people in the community.

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Psychologist vs Social Worker: The Differences You Need to Know

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Curious to know the differences between a Psychologist vs Social Worker? Well, it is vital to note the difference between psychology and social work because they both seek to help individuals in different ways. Do social workers use psychology? Ecological systems, strengths-based, etc.

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Challenging Kids? Consider the connection….

Gary Direnfeld

Without that positive connection they are distracted by feelings of fear, anxiety, sadness. So many therapists addressing concerning child behavior concentrate right there, on the behavior. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support.

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Types of Therapy and Mental Health Providers

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← How to Choose a Therapist: Tips and Fits. In fact, choosing a therapist and the type of therapy you specifically need may seem like a chore. Types of Therapists and Counselors. Licensed social workers (MSW or MSW-LCSR). Mental health counselors and social workers. Couples counseling.

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Members in the News – June 29, 2023

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Mel Wilson is a member of NASW-DC: Lancaster city police looking to hire social worker Lancaster Online Mel Wilson was on staff with the National Association of Social Workers for 20 years until he retired about 18 months ago. For most of his time there, he managed its office of social justice and human rights.

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News Items – March 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Social Work Month is a time to not only honor the past achievements and successes in the field but also to serve as a call to action for the work ahead of us still left to do. The 2023 theme for Social Work Month is “Social Work Breaks Barriers”. This can be done by thinking in terms of what she calls “states” and “traits.”