Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) is a proud partner of White Ribbon VA , a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence across the Department of Veterans Affairs. NASW will take part in White Ribbon Day in Congress on December 1, at 10:30 a.m.

Domestic Violence 76

Domestic Violence Advocacy Psychiatric LCSW 76

Gary Direnfeld

MARCH 10, 2022

Trigger warning: This post addresses domestic violence and child awareness. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. We talked about the parental relationship.

Schools 140

Schools Domestic Violence Private Practice Counseling 140

Save the Social Worker

MARCH 13, 2023

After 2 years being a social worker in a Family Service Centre (FSC) in Singapore, earning all of $3600 per month, before having a pay bump to $3690 in my second year (which I asked for), I realised that we were so sheepish about talking about money, that social workers were actually struggling. Well, well.

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Domestic Violence Social Worker Social Services Social Services 130

Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. 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. If not, you are missing many more posts!

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Private Practice Counseling Mental Health Consultation 147

Gary Direnfeld

MARCH 11, 2024

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. 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. If not, you are missing many more posts!

Private Practice 147

Private Practice Mental Health Counseling Social Worker 147

Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

The parent may blame the child and even seek for the child to attend counseling as a damaged individual whose damage is intrinsic to the child and not an outcome of the parent’s twisted parenting. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support.

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Counseling Private Practice Mental Health Social Worker 264

Social Work Haven

JUNE 15, 2023

A student contacted me recently wanting tips on how to write on the topic; ‘why I want to be a social worker’ I explained the great benefits of being a social worker. I also embedded myself in this task and wrote with my own experiences and views on why I became a social worker in an essay format.

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Social Worker Empathy Advocacy Diversity 52

Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 21, 2022

With that, the thought of counseling was an embarrassment. Join her in counseling, or leave. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. He thought his dad was strong.

Counseling 147

Counseling Private Practice Mental Health Depression 147

Gary Direnfeld

MARCH 21, 2024

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. 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. Be supportive. Don’t compensate. Be their safe place.

Private Practice 147

Private Practice Mental Health Social Worker Counseling 147

Social Work Haven

MAY 13, 2023

Why do you need to know about famous social workers? Famous social workers play an important role in our society, providing much-needed support to individuals and families who are facing difficult life situations. This list in this article comprises the 41+ most influential social workers currently alive.

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Social Worker Mental Health University Welfare 52

University of Connecticut

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Currently, my role as Vice-Chair for Interval House Connecticut allows me to create awareness on domestic violence and intimate partner violence issues; it is the largest safe house in the state. I am proud to serve my community and give back to the very agency that I once resided in. What are your favorite hobbies?

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Domestic Violence Advocacy Administration Counseling 98

Save the Social Worker

APRIL 4, 2023

If you were starting out as a frontline social worker today, you would find yourself slowly moving up the ranks, from social worker, to assistant senior social worker, and eventually to leading the social work team. I’m not saying that there aren’t, but there aren’t many.

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Social Services Social Services Domestic Violence Social Worker 130

Gary Direnfeld

JUNE 4, 2022

If any of this describes you, please consider counseling to explore and address issues arising. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Are you following me on Facebook yet?

Counseling 147

Counseling Private Practice Mental Health Social Worker 147

Gary Direnfeld

AUGUST 30, 2023

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. 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. Learn about your and the other’s style.

Private Practice 147

Private Practice Counseling Mental Health Social Worker 147

Gary Direnfeld

JANUARY 8, 2023

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Indeed, as one does understand and accept their role in the trauma of their partner, therein the partner may regain respect. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

Private Practice 147

Private Practice Counseling Mental Health Social Worker 147

Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 4, 2022

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. With that, the narcissist wins through your friend, turned their agent. A non-defensive and dismissive reply and move on. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

Private Practice 202

Private Practice Counseling Mental Health Social Worker 202

Gary Direnfeld

JUNE 4, 2022

They are seeking counseling as a last ditch effort hoping their partner will see the light and change. I ask that if they are seeking counseling for themselves they read the counseling page of my website and if acceptable, call to set an appointment. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker.

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Counseling Private Practice Mental Health Social Worker 113

Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 28, 2023

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. 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. Are you following me on Facebook yet?

Private Practice 113

Private Practice Mental Health Counseling Social Worker 113

Gary Direnfeld

JANUARY 4, 2023

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. With that, you are available for growth and the possibility of a better relationship than you witnessed growing up. Are you following me on Facebook yet?

Self-harm 147

Self-harm Private Practice Mental Health Counseling 147

Gary Direnfeld

MARCH 1, 2022

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. It often brings relief and helps nudge the trajectory to a better outcome. Much respect to these persons. Are you following me on Facebook yet?

Self-harm 203

Self-harm Private Practice Mental Health Counseling 203

Gary Direnfeld

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Counseling can bring it to your attention and with that you may have more options to manage its affects better. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. It can still do you harm.

Counseling 113

Counseling Private Practice Mental Health Social Worker 113

Gary Direnfeld

JULY 5, 2023

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. 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. Hers was to come to realize she was finally in a safe relationship.

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PTSD Private Practice Counseling Mental Health 100

Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Look for a divorce coach with training in these matters specifically. Are you following me on Facebook yet? If not, you are missing many more posts!

Private Practice 147

Private Practice Counseling Mental Health Social Worker 147

Social Work Bubble

MARCH 14, 2022

Social workers have roles in many levels of society – micro, mezzo, and macro. Today, we’ll describe what each of these levels encompass and specific jobs a social worker does. Keep in mind, one social worker can perform in various levels, and they each can be integrated together for holistic, positive change.

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Domestic Violence Community Outreach Rehabilitation Case Management 59

Gary Direnfeld

MAY 2, 2022

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Therein you are only controlling yourselves. Others may do as they wish. Are you following me on Facebook yet? If not, you are missing many more posts!

Private Practice 147

Private Practice Mental Health Counseling Social Worker 147

Gary Direnfeld

MARCH 28, 2022

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Be brief if you do and only reasonable in tone while maintaining boundaries. Remember, your responses are evidence too. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

Private Practice 147

Private Practice Mental Health Counseling Social Worker 147

Gary Direnfeld

AUGUST 31, 2022

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. With that, come adulthood, those boys, now men will have better capacity to manage emotions, life, their well-being and relationships.

Private Practice 147

Private Practice Empathy Mental Health Counseling 147

Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. 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. Are you following me on Facebook yet?

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Therapist Private Practice Mental Health Adoption 113

Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 6, 2023

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. 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. Are you following me on Facebook yet?

Private Practice 113

Private Practice Mental Health Counseling Social Worker 113

Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 6, 2023

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. 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. It only need occur once to have a lasting impact. Please, be mindful.

Private Practice 113

Private Practice Mental Health Depression Counseling 113

Gary Direnfeld

MARCH 8, 2023

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. 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. Are you following me on Facebook yet?

Private Practice 113

Private Practice Mental Health Counseling Social Worker 113

Gary Direnfeld

JANUARY 4, 2023

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. It’s just that now, grown up, you have the choice and you may not have realized that before. Now you do. Are you following me on Facebook yet?

Private Practice 113

Private Practice Mental Health Counseling Social Worker 113

Gary Direnfeld

JANUARY 4, 2023

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Be one who is safe to another when their world is anything but safe. Are you following me on Facebook yet? If not, you are missing many more posts!

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Confidentiality Private Practice Mental Health Counseling 113

Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. 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. It tends to take the wind out of their sails.

Private Practice 113

Private Practice Mental Health Counseling Social Worker 113

Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 19, 2022

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. The child remembered comes back and love returns. Boundaries. It’s a beautiful thing. Are you following me on Facebook yet?

Private Practice 113

Private Practice Mental Health Counseling Social Worker 113

Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. Never once did we discuss feelings except to say that despite whatever was felt… this was what was going on and how to address it.

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Therapist Private Practice Counseling Mental Health 147

Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. The boundaries you need to set for yourself may be necessary for you to set on behalf of your kids too. Parenting can be hard. It still may be necessary.

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Private Practice Mental Health Counseling Social Worker 113