Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 26, 2023

As we teach kids about others who have needs unable to be met themselves, we teach about empathy. Extend yourself modeling altruistic behavior built on empathy. Our support of others as per their needs is a human and kind activity where the benefit to others is our only reward. Lead by example. Do so in joy.

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The New Social Worker

APRIL 26, 2022

You are the embodiment of all we hope social workers will be—caring professionals who are known for their warmth, empathy, and genuineness. Congratulations, graduates! We are honored to call you colleagues in the ever-evolving social work profession.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

MARCH 29, 2024

But it has limits in nuanced situations requiring true empathy. AI lacks human judgment, so we must analyze if outputs align with ethics and client needs. Practical Pros and Cons : AI can boost the productivity of administrative tasks and richer educational content. View it as an augmentation tool, not a replacement for human expertise.

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

MAY 6, 2024

Our right brains are attracted to mates who already possess the potential ability to have perfect empathy for our inner worlds. The perfect empathy that follows these discoveries is a powerful generator of healing and new levels of intimacy.

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

MAY 7, 2024

Our right brains are attracted to mates who already possess the potential ability to have perfect empathy for our inner worlds. The perfect empathy that follows these discoveries is a powerful generator of healing and new levels of intimacy.

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The New Social Worker

APRIL 18, 2022

This need is even more crucial when we’re engaged with human dynamics that require intense engagement, empathy, and advocacy. Social Workers Are Human. As such, we must attend to our human-ness.

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Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 7, 2023

If however the parent shrugs it off, expresses empathy for the child caught in the middle and then redirects to what ever else they are about to do, then the prediction of the other parent falls flat. Then, if the parent does react negatively, it creates the impression that the other parent really knows what they are talking about.

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Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As crazy as it may sound, show empathy and respect. The use of empathy and respect have nothing to do with what you may think the other person deserves and doesn’t mean one must settle for anything innapropriate. It takes calm and patience to best handle one’s partner after dropping the news. Expect anger. Give space.

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

OCTOBER 3, 2024

For those of us in clinical social work, this means leading with empathy, building coalitions to address gaps in services, and maintaining the resilience to advocate for the most vulnerable. In the face of uncertainty, adaptive leadership requires the courage to lean into discomfort and make decisions that prioritize the wellbeing of others.

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Gary Direnfeld

MARCH 11, 2024

Once the parent gets a grip on themselves, empathy for the teen is required. Sadly this too only escalates anger, distress and conflict. Really, to restore calm, it’s up to the parent to restore their own calm first. You see, underneath that anger, is likely fear. The teen fears not being loved or understood. They feel thwarted.

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Relias

JANUARY 25, 2024

The process is grounded in empathy, active listening, and a non-confrontational approach, creating a safe space for individuals to explore and articulate their own reasons for change. Active listening : Empathy — a deep understanding and appreciation for the client’s perspective — is a central component of motivational interviewing.

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Gary Direnfeld

AUGUST 31, 2022

As a mantra it can help you approach your boy with empathy and compassion. When your boys cry, do not admonish, but seek to support, soothe and solve. Remember those three “S’s” Support, soothe and solve. Therein is strength and capacity and resiliency.

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R.E.A.L. Social Workers

MAY 19, 2022

Community is fostered through a demonstration of empathy and collaboration. Daniel Golman who wrote Emotional Intelligence: Why it Can Matter More Than IQ speaks of three types of empathy and described it as follows. Cognitive empathy is recognizing how another person feels. Listen closely to others with empathy. •

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University of Connecticut

AUGUST 15, 2024

This training series seeks to unpack the historical roots, societal impact, and contemporary implications of this harmful stereotype, while fostering understanding, empathy, and allyship among participants.

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

JULY 30, 2024

Empathy is a vital quality for a therapist, as are good social skills and high ethical standards. Perhaps the most important consideration of all is how the clinician presents themselves. Do they have a professional appearance? Do they appear trustworthy and non-judgmental? Does this person have a good reputation?

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Relias

MAY 28, 2024

Motivational interviewing serves as a pivotal approach in fostering behavioral change, prioritizing empathy and collaboration. This methodology is rooted in empathy, active listening, and a non-confrontational demeanor, fostering a conducive environment for individuals to analyze and articulate their own motivations for change.

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Relias

OCTOBER 9, 2023

E — Demonstrate empathy, feeling with your team and understanding their stressors because you have felt that way before. C — Show compassion, which is like empathy but different because it involves a genuine desire to help your team (think empathy plus action). Reflect on your company mission and vision statements.

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Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

At its core, emotional intelligence for kids determines how well they can emotionally relate to others, according to the article, which explores ways parents can instill EI in their children.

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Gary Direnfeld

MAY 11, 2023

There is a greater understanding and empathy for the young client because of the shared experience. It requires as much a paradigm shift for counselors as it does for parents and children all of whom are dealing with a narcissistic adult. However, the experience for the counselor can be used therapeutically for the child/teen client.

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Rather than harsh punishments parents will show more empathy for his struggles concentrating on school related tasks. With medication he would likely be more able to hit the brakes and then with that pause, concentrate and choose a more reasonable course of action. So the lad will continue with his job.

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Swhelper

JANUARY 3, 2023

A lover of using technology to help the underserved and voiceless, she’s formed communities and platforms to foster empathy and support for women […]. View Full Article - Tech and Movement Building Part II.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Hopefully, learning about these myths and facts will help social workers show empathy to their clients with BPD and refer to effective treatment when necessary. The truth is that they are using these behaviors to relieve their painful emotions. Figuring out and changing the causes of behaviors works better than judging and blaming.

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Gary Direnfeld

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

When we run to only smooth the child’s path, versus express empathy and offer emotional support, but not compensation, a tremendous disservice may be done. Worse the outcome becomes when that target of blame becomes one’s romantic partner as the process continues to adult life.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 26, 2024

Hopefully, learning about these myths and facts will help social workers show empathy to their clients with BPD and refer to effective treatment when necessary. The truth is that they are using these behaviors to relieve their painful emotions. Figuring out and changing the causes of behaviors works better than judging and blaming.

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My Brains Not Broken

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Whether it’s understanding or empathy for myself, sitting with those feelings is difficult. It’s exhausting, it’s taxing and to be honest, I’m not always up to the task. And in those moments, I do have trouble feeling. But I remember that I don’t always feel this way.

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The Child and Family Corp

JULY 22, 2024

This lays the foundation for strong social skills, empathy, and healthy emotional regulation later in life. Teach empathy : Help your child understand the feelings of others by discussing emotions and perspectives. Address ostracism : If you notice exclusionary behaviors in your child’s interactions, address them with empathy.

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American Board of Clinical Social Work

MARCH 14, 2024

In Neurodynamic Couples Therapy, exploring feelings is the pathway to metabolizing and integrating them into a cohesive sense of self and relationships and creating a bond of empathy and understanding between partners. The primary technique we use to explore feelings is what we call “following threads.”

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The Child and Family Corp

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Parents’ own reactions and coping (remaining calm, modeling empathy, expressing distress) directly affect how their college-aged children respond, so parents should be mindful of themselves as role models. Parents need to adjust how they help based on careful assessment of their children’s needs and abilities.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

When a patient with substance use disorder (SUD) visits, it’s essential to talk to them in a way that shows sensitivity and empathy while avoiding stigmatizing language. Establish Trust and Show Empathy Building trust and showing empathy toward patients struggling with addiction is crucial.

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Gateway Foundation

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

When a patient with substance use disorder (SUD) visits, it’s essential to talk to them in a way that shows sensitivity and empathy while avoiding stigmatizing language. Establish Trust and Show Empathy Building trust and showing empathy toward patients struggling with addiction is crucial.

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Michigan Social Work

DECEMBER 14, 2021

It is as an immigrant that Cross finds the necessary empathy for her work. Assistant Professor Fernanda Cross is featured on Deutsche Welle (DW) website. The article explores her journey to the U.S. and her research at U-M School of Social Work. “It

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 26, 2023

Interventions, such as motivational interviewing, and techniques, like going with resistance and offering empathy, validation and reflection, are important. Always start where the client is, she suggests, and validate their feelings. The DSM-V notes that pain disorders relate to psychological factors.

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Gary Direnfeld

JULY 28, 2022

With empathy he said the following: “I am so sorry for your experience and near injury. Angrily she complained about what she had paid for the shoes and how she had almost broken her neck. The manager, an older gentleman, listened patiently through her rant, blame and demand for a refund.

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Teaching & Learning in Social Work

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

Here is a summary of our findings: Overall, the poverty simulation changed students understanding of what it is like to live in poverty and empathy for people who experience poverty. It allows them to experience the stressors of poverty and walk away with more empathy toward people living in poverty.

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Gary Direnfeld

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

It means you have empathy for the impact of your actions on others. Be patient and where your decisions and actions have caused distress, take responsibility. Apologize without reservation. An apology for creating turmoil and change doesn’t mean you are bad. You can still follow through with the intention to separate. Their turn.

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R.E.A.L. Social Workers

MAY 7, 2023

Emotional clutter can cause insensitivity, making it difficult to experience compassion and demonstrate empathy. When a person lacks empathy, they have few meaningful connections. Additionally, we hold emotional clutter in our hearts. Lack of connects is emotionally painful.

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Relias

JULY 3, 2023

For direct support professionals (DSPs), industry experts have identified the following core characteristics as necessary to do a good job: Compassion Judgment Reliability Empathy An assessment for hiring does exactly what the name implies. Chances are you sometimes have to hire people who have no experience working with the IDD population.

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