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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. Over my 40+ years of practice, this would be a scenario I would hear from time to time. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Mom never left his father. He himself was a gentle fellow.

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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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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 am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker.

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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. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker.

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News Items – September 30, 2021

Social Workers Speak

The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Foundation and the Health Behavior Research and Training Institute (HBRT) at The University of Texas at Austin Steve Hicks School of Social Work have been awarded a $3.3 Historically‚ social workers, like teachers and nurses, tended to be women and were undervalued.”

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News Items – February 17, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Pam Roberts, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker. 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. ‘A Daily Toreador. Connecticut Health I-Team.