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Finding and Choosing a Therapist for Yourself or Your Child

Parenthood Understood

Finding and Choosing a Therapist for Yourself or your Child: Way More than You Ever Wanted to Know. Finding a good therapist who is a match for you and your particular needs can be frustratingly difficult. I often help people find therapists, and have found that most have similar questions about the process.

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Members in the News – August 4, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Jennifer Kelman is a member of NASW-FL: 5 Crucial Boundaries You Need to Set With Your In-Laws, Therapists Say BestLife You don’t just need to spell out your preferences for in-person events, however. As a therapist treating eating issues , I’m often asked how to eat while on vacation. and Connecticut based social worker.

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NASW Member Voices: In Search of Transgenerational Office Space

Social Work Blog

By Lorrie Appleton, LCSW I am preparing to meet a new therapy client. As a Systems Therapist, I welcome all attendees to the session, (in person or in absentia). My job, as her therapist, is to provide crowd control. Appleton, LCSW specializes in couples, family, and individual therapy. Let’s call her Emily).

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COVID-19 Year 3: Social Workers and Their Clients Continue to Nagivate the Pandemic and its Impact, Even as Society Shifts Back Toward ‘Normal’

Social Work Blog

It’s stressful personally,” says Danielle Wagner, MSSW, LCSW, staff therapist at a Pennsylvania college who also sees patients in private practice. “In In the sense that it’s just one more thing to check in about, and then systemically, it’s stressful in that it’s a strain on our very strained resources.”.

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NASW Member Voices: Eclectics, Rise Up!

Social Work Blog

Appleton, LCSW I am noticing a curious trend in the mental health field. Lorrie Appleton, LCSW My initial thought was humorous. I suggested we talk a bit about the issue that prompted his search for a therapist and maybe we could explore if I might be helpful. By Lorrie R. A client was referred to me by a colleague.

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Member Voices: Intergenerational Gaffes or What Goes Around Comes Around?

Social Work Blog

By Lorrie Appleton, LCSW. Appleton, LCSW. So, how does a therapist lower defenses and promote open dialogue? This blog was prepared by Lorrie Appleton, LCSW, in her personal capacity and does not necessarily reflect the view of the National Association of Social Workers. Mother and son sitting after quarrel at home.

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News Items – February 2, 2023

Social Workers Speak

Ken Howard, LCSW, CST, the founder and executive director of GayTherapyLA , devoted a blog post to gay gym crushes in 2021. Another 14% are planning to change employment and 10% of all respondents plan to retire within the next two years.