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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. This is where the therapist must make a decision.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

You asked, what are the 10 roles of social workers ? While I can provide a list of 10 common roles of social workers, it’s important to note that our roles often go beyond these. Case Manager : Social workers coordinate services and resources for their clients, ensuring they receive comprehensive care and support.

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11 New Year Resolutions for the Social Worker & Therapist

Social Work Bubble

These goals will get me started on having a phenomenal year as a therapist, but also as a human. Resolutions are not simply to be a better social worker, but to ensure we’re maintaining our boundaries and actively and intentionally engaging in self care. Burnout is real. Don’t let 2020 discourage you.

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11 Great Benefits of Being a Social Worker: Making a Positive Impact

Social Work Haven

You asked, what are the benefits of being a social worker? Social work is a profession dedicated to improving the well-being of individuals, families, and communities. It is a field that requires social work practice skills and offers a unique opportunity to make a real and lasting impact on people’s lives.

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Helping Your Child Between Separated Parents Starts with the Parents

Gary Direnfeld

I have mentioned many times to be cautious about seeking counseling for a child whose parents are separated and where one puts the child in the middle and says inappropriate things about the other parent. Placing that child in counseling may make matters worse. Counseling? I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker.

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Best books for mental health professionals

Save the Social Worker

What makes this book real is that John shares the stories of clients heā€™s met as a social worker, making this book much more varied in his perspective than just one manā€™s story. I enjoyed it for what it gave me in my initial stages of growth in social work, giving me a helpful frame to support others. You can get it here.

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About That Referral, Itā€™s OK to Think Twice

Gary Direnfeld

The person seeking to make the referral explained that the person always thinks they know more than the therapist. As a therapist It is important to know one’s own limits and demonstrate boundaries. Even for therapists. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker.