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Couple Counseling? Maybe in timeā€¦.

Gary Direnfeld

I recently declined two requests for couple counseling. Couple counseling can be an intense setting where issues are laid bare. Interestingly, in both cases the callers were prepared to continue with couple counseling despite their disclosures of untoward behavior. I suggested individual counseling in both cases.

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Think Beyond Counseling for Your Teen

Gary Direnfeld

While you or someone else may think a particular teen needs counseling, it doesn’t mean it will be helpful. Counseling is one of those things that simply works best when attended on a voluntary basis by someone who self-identifies a need as well as a desire. Think beyond counseling. Looks good, does nothing.

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Counseling? His Turn, Her Turn

Gary Direnfeld

He went to counseling just as she wanted. With that she would learn to calm herself, process her feelings and learn better communication skills too. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress.

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Conflict with Your Teen?

Gary Direnfeld

The relationship facilitates communication. Communication facilitates problem solving. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Courts in Ontario, Canada, consider him an expert in social work, marital and family therapy, child development, parent-child relations and custody and access matters.

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That Conversationā€¦ It may Be Time

Gary Direnfeld

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. Many a relationship not only deserves this, but needs this.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

You asked, what are the 10 roles of social workers ? While I can provide a list of 10 common roles of social workers, it’s important to note that our roles often go beyond these. Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support.

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Rebuilding After an Affair?

Gary Direnfeld

That means your partner must have full access to your phone, devices, and all means of communication. When trust is in place, it’s less that we ever look into the communications of the other and more the knowledge that it just isn’t an issue. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker.