Gary Direnfeld

AUGUST 16, 2022

While I am pleased so many parents value counseling and want it for their kids, do know that it is not always helpful and indeed, can be harmful. Many kids interpret counseling as them having done something bad for which they must now talk to someone. Counseling in those situations won’t affect the cause.

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Michigan Social Work

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Professor Connie Sungs research focuses on community-based interventions in improving individuals with disabilities in career development and psychosocial adjustment. She has authored over 90 publications and secured over $20 million in research funding.

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Gary Direnfeld

MAY 11, 2023

Apart from biology/genetics, there are multiple theories from a psychosocial perspective. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support www.garydirenfeld.com – to build your successful practice Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. I am available in person and by video conferencing.

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Psychosocial Private Practice Counseling Mental Health 113

Teaching & Learning in Social Work

AUGUST 20, 2024

Throughout the day, I conduct psychosocial assessments with new patients and their families, providing emotional support and helping them understand the treatment process. The grief counseling courses from my MSW program. Develop strong clinical skills, especially in crisis intervention and grief counseling.

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Healthcare Psychosocial Hospitals Diversity 130

Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Social workers provide counseling and psychotherapy services to patients in recovery. Social workers help patients eliminate psychosocial stressors such as homelessness, loss of job, divorce, and loneliness that may have led to their use of substances.

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Social Work Blog

JUNE 1, 2022

Abstinence only models frown upon the use of methadone because it does not address psychosocial factors that contribute to drug use. It may not be possible to provide 45-minute counseling sessions to six patients in one day. The transition from study of addiction and knowledge of opiates is not seamless.

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Social Work Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Social workers provide counseling and psychotherapy services to patients in recovery. Social workers help patients eliminate psychosocial stressors such as homelessness, loss of job, divorce, and loneliness that may have led to their use of substances.

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Recovery Substance Abuse Confidentiality Harm Reduction 52