Gary Direnfeld
MARCH 10, 2022
The thing about living with a narcissist is that they may seem confusing. One minute you are blamed for everything and the next you are bombarded with gifts or affection. The good side keeps you hooked into the relationship. Don’t be confused. That is exactly the purpose of all that positive attention after the bad. That positive attention is not delivered as an apology or expression of real kindness or compassion.
Sober Courage
MARCH 10, 2022
Boredom is sometimes a part of life, but it can be dangerous for someone newly sober. People who are early in recovery find themselves with more time on their hands, time that used to be spent acquiring, using, or recovering from alcohol. Oftentimes people move away from healthier habits when they are actively drinking, and … Continue reading 50 Things To Do Sober.
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Gary Direnfeld
MARCH 10, 2022
Trigger warning: This post addresses domestic violence and child awareness. ——— The issue was the child’s fear of going to school. We talked about the parental relationship. She was convinced that her child new nothing of the abuse between her and her partner. She said it always took place after the child was in bed. Changing the conversation, we talked about the abuse she knew of between her parents when she was a child.
The New Social Worker
MARCH 10, 2022
The New Social Worker’s book review of Home Made. “Who among us doesn’t have a client we still wonder about? It’s a unique sort of grief and worry that Hauck wrestles with throughout the book.
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Gateway Foundation
MARCH 10, 2022
Inpatient rehabilitation treatment (also called residential treatment) isn’t always required to overcome addiction. If you don’t have severe physical, mental or emotional challenges due to substance misuse, regular attendance at an outpatient program can help you reach recovery. However, if a substance use disorder is severe, inpatient treatment is often necessary.
The Guardian
MARCH 10, 2022
CMA finds local authorities are being forced to pay excessive fees for substandard privately run services The UK has “sleepwalked” into a dysfunctional market for children’s social care with local authorities forced to pay excessive fees for privately run services that often fail to meet the needs of vulnerable children, an official report has concluded.
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The Guardian
MARCH 10, 2022
The very children who have been recognised by social services and schools as being most in need of help are the most likely to miss out on education, say Matthew A Jay and Louise Mc Grath-Lone The recent report by the children’s commissioner found that there is little knowledge about children who are not enrolled in state schools, including how many are missing out on their entitlement to formal, full-time education ( No one knows how many children in England, says children’s commissioner, 9 Mar
American Board of Clinical Social Work
MARCH 10, 2022
Another way of thinking about this post might be the old adage, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink.” Couples therapists are not responsible and cannot control the timing of a couple’s desire to be together or their readiness to use therapy. Every person’s right brain (nonconscious) is completely in charge of their ability to tolerate the unearthing of childhood experiences and feelings.
My Brains Not Broken
MARCH 10, 2022
After writing my post earlier this week , my mind drifted to the topic of habits. If I’m being honest, I was never too interested in forming and practicing habits. I understand their value and how they can help people improve their lives – what I didn’t like was the attitude I created toward my habits, especially in the past two years.
The Guardian
MARCH 10, 2022
Almeida theatre, London A cycle of nine community pieces that use black comedy and cautionary tales to celebrate the people who keep things going For its latest show, the Almeida, in Islington, London, has looked back to theatre’s amateur origins for a template – specifically to the pageants by trade guilds that grew into the medieval mystery plays.
Speaker: Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.
You may have the clinical skills to manage a private practice, but your success could actually hinge on marketing skills. For a thriving practice, you need to differentiate yourself from others and present yourself in a way that attracts referrals. These days, much of that happens online, including on social media. In this webinar, Gary Direnfeld will discuss how social media marketing can help you build your private practice and grow your client base.
Social Workers Speak
MARCH 10, 2022
The time is right for social work, now more than ever before. Tallahassee Democrat. Around 720,000 social workers across the nation entered the profession to serve vulnerable and marginalized populations to improve the world in which they live.?Social workers do this in a unique way by using their skills to collaborate with individuals, families and communities to help achieve positive change.
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