Counseling Related Topics 
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. 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.
Gary Direnfeld
AUGUST 30, 2023
It’s not uncommon for me to decline a request for couple counseling. Couple counseling can be an intense experience. When concerns are evident about the safety and integrity of couple counseling, individual counseling may be required to address the areas of concern to prepare the persons for couple counseling.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Gary Direnfeld
AUGUST 16, 2022
While I am pleased so many parents value counseling and want it for their kids, do know that it is not always helpful and indeed, can be harmful. Many kids interpret counseling as them having done something bad for which they must now talk to someone. Counseling in those situations won’t affect the cause.
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. 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.
Gary Direnfeld
MARCH 22, 2022
That is the objective of all counseling whether it is how one thinks, feels or behaves. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Regardless of the counselor and their approach, at the end of it all is the person who attends doing something different. Doing something different.
Gary Direnfeld
MAY 11, 2023
He went to counseling just as she wanted. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support www.garydirenfeld.com – to build your successful practice Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. He had to address his anger. He learned to take a break if conflict arose.
Prosper Health Collective
MAY 30, 2023
The Gottman Approach is scientifically informed method of couples counselling. It is quite different from couples counselling portrayed in TV shows, which can make the therapist look rather interpretative in nature and the arbiter of who is ‘right’ and who is ‘wrong’. However, many private health funds do offer a rebate.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
147 
Let's personalize your content