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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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Couple Counseling: Is It Safe?

Gary Direnfeld

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.

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Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Social Worker: Difference?

Gary Direnfeld

What’s the difference between a psychologist, psychiatrist and a social worker? Counseling may be directed to facilitating that individual’s coping skills or understanding of their situation on a deeper level. Rarely does the modern day psychiatrist provide direct and ongoing counseling.

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Counseling and Change

Gary Direnfeld

That is the objective of all counseling whether it is how one thinks, feels or behaves. I chatted recently with a social worker who felt guilty unable to help someone. The social worker felt responsible, yet the person took no responsibility for themself. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker.

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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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Should you take a FSC social worker job?

Save the Social Worker

The purpose of this article is two fold: To share about the world of FSC social work, and what you should be mindful of before you join To help you assess whether this is something for you When people asked me where I worked at, I used to describe the FSC as a GP (general practitioner) for social services. Who fits this kind of work?

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Before Sending Your Kid to Counselingā€¦.

Gary Direnfeld

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.