Gary Direnfeld

JANUARY 23, 2023

I recently declined two requests for couple counseling. Couple counseling can be an intense setting where issues are laid bare. If a partner discloses issues of violence or abuse, it can upset the other who engages in such behavior. Couple counseling can be an intense setting where issues are laid bare.

Counseling 147

Counseling Domestic Violence Therapist Private Practice 147

Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

While you or someone else may think a particular teen needs counseling, it doesn’t mean it will be helpful. It also doesn’t mean the teen will attend and if they do, it doesn’t mean they will engage. Absent those conditions, sending a teen to counseling can be a lot like arranging the deck chairs on the Titanic.

Counseling 130

Counseling Private Practice Mental Health Social Worker 130

Gary Direnfeld

MAY 11, 2023

He went to counseling just as she wanted. No matter how short or long a break he took to figure himself out and no matter how reasonable he returned, she was triggered by his not staying fully engaged and needing this time to process things. He had to address his anger. He learned to take a break if conflict arose.

Counseling 113

Counseling Private Practice Mental Health Social Worker 113

Gary Direnfeld

MAY 20, 2023

He went to counseling just as she wanted. No matter how short or long a break he took to figure himself out and no matter how reasonable he returned, she was triggered by his not staying fully engaged and needing this time to process things. He had to address his anger. He learned to take a break if conflict arose.

Counseling 130

Counseling Private Practice Mental Health Social Worker 130

Gary Direnfeld

AUGUST 2, 2022

With that the narcissist just sees you as engaged and rather than standing corrected, they respond with more infuriating and manipulative versions of their view of things. The ex may continue to lob their bombs, which in the end wind up reflecting poorly on themselves in view of your reasonable and focused communications.

Private Practice 113

Private Practice Counseling Communication Mental Health 113

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Mediator : They facilitate communication and resolve conflicts between individuals or within families to promote healthy relationships.

Social Worker 95

Social Worker Treatment Planning Justice and Corrections Interventional 95

Social Workers Speak

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Avoiding graphic, violent or disturbing images surrounding Nichols’ death may stir feelings of guilt in some — but Bracht said engaging these kinds of images can cause secondary trauma to the person watching. When both are adults, it’s time to change the way they relate and communicate. This, however, does not come easily.…

Self-harm 52

Self-harm Social Worker LCSW Code of Ethics 52