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Couple Counseling? Maybe in time….

Gary Direnfeld

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. If a partner discloses issues of violence or abuse, it can upset the other who engages in such behavior. This is where the therapist must make a decision.

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DV – When the Teen Fights Back

Gary Direnfeld

He had been to previous therapists. Over my 40+ years of practice, this would be a scenario I would hear from time to time. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice.

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When The Trauma is Extreme

Gary Direnfeld

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.

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When Your Ex is Abusive and Intimidating, Know This:

Gary Direnfeld

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. www.garydirenfeld.com – to build your successful practice. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Counsellor : They provide counselling and emotional support to individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges, including mental health issues, addiction, and crisis situations. Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges.

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News Items – September 30, 2021

Social Workers Speak

Help and hope for the bi+ community may be harder to find, but there is a community out there that loves you and wants you to thrive, points out Steven Haden, CEO of LGBTQ+ mental health resource Envision:You. Jaime Bardacke is a member: ‘He held me hostage with no gun but with his words': The phone scam gaslighting therapists.

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News Items – February 17, 2022

Social Workers Speak

In her private practice, she primarily treats children and adolescents who have experienced some form of relational or complex trauma, many of whom also struggle with developmental challenges such as autism. Pam Roberts is a member: [Video] FOX5 EXPERTS: Dropping mask mandate spurs anxiety in some teens, adults. Becker Hospital Review.