Social Work Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

I have colleagues who were former foster youth, had parents that suffered from mental health barriers, or were victims of witnessing domestic violence between adults in the home. I do believe that there are social workers who see themselves in their clients and this is one of many factors as to why individuals stay in this field.

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Social Worker Self-harm Child Welfare Communication 111

Community Care

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Chief executive Anna Feuchtwang also welcomed the DfE’s intention to “rebalance the system towards early support for families so they can overcome problems like mental health, domestic violence and addiction, and provide stable and supportive environments for their children to grow up in.”

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Domestic Violence Government Social Worker Mental Health 60

Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Identifying Risk and Protective Factors : Risk Factors : Social workers identify potential risk factors that may impact the individual’s well-being, such as substance abuse, domestic violence, or exposure to trauma. As a social worker, one of your most important roles is to be an advocate for those in need.

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Social Worker Treatment Planning Interventional Justice and Corrections 95

Community Care

AUGUST 8, 2023

This meant they were not afforded the protections of the Domestic Abuse Act 2021 (DAA), such as domestic abuse protection notices/orders (DAPNs/DAPOs), which will replace the existing domestic violence protection notices/orders (DVPNs/DVPOs) following pilots in three areas starting this year. ”

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Social Worker Government Domestic Violence Disorder 48

The Guardian

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Proposal to scrap local connection test would make it easier for victims to move away from their abuser Domestic abuse survivors will find it easier to move away from perpetrators under proposals unveiled by ministers. The plans, which are being put out to consultation, would see the so-called local connection test scrapped.

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Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 14, 2022

This post addresses domestic violence. ?————— He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Trigger warning. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Domestic Violence Mental Health Private Practice Counseling 165

Community Care

AUGUST 29, 2023

This was expressed by some young people, but especially by parents, including young parents who were care experienced, parents of disabled children, adopters and mothers who had experienced domestic violence.

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Disability Domestic Violence Social Worker University 38

Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 28, 2022

This post describes domestic violence. With that she dismissed the impact of domestic violence and downplayed the fact that with that hit, she and her mom learned never to cross him again. Domestic violence. Trigger warning. ——— She said she only saw her dad hit her mom once. She did learn.

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Domestic Violence Private Practice Mental Health Counseling 182

Gary Direnfeld

JANUARY 23, 2023

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. I recently declined two requests for couple counseling.

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Counseling Domestic Violence Therapist Private Practice 147

Gary Direnfeld

JUNE 5, 2023

The behavior between the partner and mom, that is referred to as domestic violence. It is also referred to as intimate partner violence. People don’t have to be physically touched or hurt for this behavior to be labled violence. Already, in a child this young, the child felt a need to be protective of their parent.

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Domestic Violence Private Practice Anxiety Mental Health 147

Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Self-harm Mental Health Private Practice Psychology 130

Gary Direnfeld

MARCH 10, 2022

Trigger warning: This post addresses domestic violence and child awareness. He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. ——— The issue was the child’s fear of going to school.

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Schools Domestic Violence Private Practice Mental Health 140

Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Psychology Mental Health Private Practice Counseling 130

Gary Direnfeld

AUGUST 30, 2023

Safety is code for concerns of domestic violence. He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. It’s not uncommon for me to decline a request for couple counseling.

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Counseling Domestic Violence Self-harm Private Practice 113

Gary Direnfeld

JANUARY 23, 2025

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Mental Health Private Practice Counseling Social Worker 130

Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Counseling Private Practice Mental Health Social Worker 264

Gary Direnfeld

MARCH 1, 2022

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Self-harm Private Practice Mental Health Counseling 203

Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 4, 2022

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Private Practice Counseling Mental Health Social Worker 202

Gary Direnfeld

JUNE 9, 2024

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Private Practice Counseling Mental Health Disorder 147

Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 29, 2024

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Private Practice Mental Health Therapist Counseling 147

Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 29, 2024

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Mental Health Private Practice Counseling Social Worker 147

Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Private Practice Counseling Mental Health Consultation 147

Gary Direnfeld

OCTOBER 9, 2024

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Private Practice Mental Health Counseling Social Worker 147

Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 29, 2024

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Counseling Private Practice Mental Health Social Worker 147

Gary Direnfeld

MAY 22, 2024

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Therapist Private Practice Mental Health Counseling 147

Gary Direnfeld

MAY 2, 2022

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Private Practice Mental Health Counseling Consultation 147

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Among the worst: “ requiring home visits by the police in suspected abuse cases when someone in the family has a domestic violence history.” This new broken windows-style measure will only further scare domestic violence victims and give their abusers more power.

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Foster Care Domestic Violence Child Welfare Welfare 98

Gary Direnfeld

MARCH 11, 2024

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Mental Health Private Practice Counseling Social Worker 147

Gary Direnfeld

JANUARY 4, 2023

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Self-harm Private Practice Mental Health Counseling 147

Gary Direnfeld

MARCH 28, 2022

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

Private Practice 147

Private Practice Mental Health Counseling Interventional 147

Gary Direnfeld

JANUARY 8, 2023

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Private Practice Counseling Mental Health Social Worker 147

Gary Direnfeld

DECEMBER 21, 2022

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Counseling Private Practice Depression Mental Health 147

Gary Direnfeld

AUGUST 31, 2022

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Private Practice Empathy Mental Health Counseling 147

Gary Direnfeld

MARCH 21, 2024

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Private Practice Mental Health Counseling Social Worker 147

Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

Private Practice 147

Private Practice Mental Health Counseling Social Worker 147

Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

Therapist 147

Therapist Private Practice Mental Health Counseling 147

Gary Direnfeld

JUNE 4, 2022

He consults to mental health professionals as well as to mediators and collaborative law professionals about good practice as well as building their practice. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress. He speaks at conferences and workshops throughout North America.

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Counseling Private Practice Mental Health Depression 147