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Couple Counseling? Maybe in timeā€¦.

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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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. Lastly, never accept the advice of those who would abuse and exploit you.

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News Items ā€“ September 30, 2021

Social Workers Speak

Jaime Bardacke is a member: ‘He held me hostage with no gun but with his words': The phone scam gaslighting therapists. Rose Turner is a member: [Video] What the Gabby Petito story means for survivors of domestic violence. The San Francisco Chronicle. FOX23 News (OK). ā€œIf You are dumb. You do not know what youā€™re doing.

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What are the 10 Roles of Social Workers

Social Work Haven

Therapist : Clinical social workers provide therapy to individuals, couples, and families, addressing mental health and emotional challenges. The role of a social worker, whether in clinical settings, correctional facilities, or private practices, plays a critical role in promoting positive change.

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News Items ā€“ 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.

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News Items ā€“ January 13, 2022

Social Workers Speak

Therapists say they cannot keep up with the demand for mental help assistance as the pandemic lingers and surges. Domestic violence arraignments jumped 15% since 2019, juvenile crime spiked last year and 75% of inmates need mental care. Understaffed therapists say they can’t keep up. News 12 Connecticut.