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Couple Counseling? Maybe in timeā€¦.

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. I recently declined two requests for couple counseling.

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Government to review case for powers of entry for social workers in adult safeguarding cases

Community Care

This meant they were not afforded the protections of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (DAA), such as domestic abuse protection notices/orders (DAPNs/DAPOs), which will replace the existing domestic violence protection notices/orders (DVPNs/DVPOs) following pilots in three areas starting this year. ”

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Narcissist? No, Others Donā€™t Get It.

Gary Direnfeld

Anything else is engagement. He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. With this cast-off, the insinuation or outright accusation misses its mark and can be allowed to just fall flat. Your moving on leaves it there.

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Maybe Those Grandparents Shouldnā€™t See the Grandkids

Gary Direnfeld

There is a likelihood the grandparents will also engage others as their emissaries to undo the boundaries of the parents. He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. This are tough situations.

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Grandparent? Sometimes the answer is no.

Gary Direnfeld

From time to time I am asked about how one keeps a grandchild in the life of a grandparent where that grandparent is truly mean to the parent, a bad influence on the grandchild or engages in poor behaviors. The thinking is that this parent doesn’t want to undermine the grandparent- grandchild relationship.

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NASW Observes Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Month

Social Work Blog

Learn a combination of diagnosis and interventionist tools of dissociation to consider when engaged in treatment of populations of color. This blog from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence discusses the dynamics of abuse and helpful resources. Dynamics of Abuse .

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Researcher : Some social workers engage in research to better understand social issues, evaluate programs, and inform policy development. Establishing Rapport and Building Trust : Initial Engagement : Social workers begin by establishing a positive and trusting relationship with the individual.