Gary Direnfeld
JANUARY 23, 2023
I recently declined two requests for couple counseling. 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. Couple counseling can be an intense setting where issues are laid bare.
NCCPR Child Welfare Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Among the worst things they do is tear children from the arms of parents – usually mothers – whose only crime is to, themselves, have survived domestic violence. NCCPR’s Vice President was co-counsel for the plaintiffs.) Therapists are, of course, mandated reporters of “child abuse.”
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Gary Direnfeld
APRIL 29, 2024
He had been to previous therapists. 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. Mom never left his father. This fellow left home before reaching twenty. He himself was a gentle fellow.
Gary Direnfeld
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
She said that previous therapists had said her background was the most extreme they have ever heard. Hearing that, my concern was that she worried about overwhelming the therapists. Sometimes therapists do get overwhelmed by the stories told to us by the folks we serve. I don’t know. They may have been. Vicarious trauma.
Stop Abuse Campaign
APRIL 21, 2022
Children witnessing the harm of their parent or experiencing the violence themselves are also left with post-traumatic stress. . Consequences of witnessing intimate partner violence. How to prevent intimate partner violence. There are many resources available to help you, especially counseling. Create a safety plan. .
Social Work Bubble
MARCH 14, 2022
Micro Social Workers include the following: Psychotherapist Child Protection and Family Services Worker Foster Care & Adoption Worker Juvenile Court Liasion School Social Worker Court Advocate Probation Officer Rehabilitation Case Worker Medical Social Worker Substance Recovery Worker Forensic Social Worker Case Manager Group Therapist Behavioral (..)
Gary Direnfeld
FEBRUARY 8, 2022
This is typically beyond the training and experience of most therapists and is a specialty area of practice. Make sure your therapist or counselor has training and experience with regard to the intersection of abuse and family law. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support.
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