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Sexual Abuse – When asked to keep it secret….

Gary Direnfeld

That can bring psychological and emotional harm. That injury can bring harm to self-worth, dignity, trust, security, faith. 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.

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A fundamental conflict: addressing implicit bias in mandatory reporter training

Child Welfare Monitor

The video introducing the section explains that implicit bias harms “families of color” in the child welfare system, without providing any evidence of such harm. It goes on to assert that “the point of this portion of the training is to make sure that reporting is based on observations and not assumptions.

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Couple Counseling: Is It Safe?

Gary Direnfeld

It’s not uncommon for me to decline a request for couple counseling. Risk indicators includes screaming, name calling, breaking of objects, hitting, pushing, shoving, choking, threatening harm, abuse of pets, limiting access to resources, police or child protection agency involvement. Screening for these issues is never perfect.

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Leaving Home Before Your Time

Gary Direnfeld

They flee those conditions that being harm to self and others within the home. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. Some young people don’t leave home. Some flea at a young age, teenagers, not yet fully formed, not yet adults. Not yet with all supports in place.

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What is non-suicidal self-harm?

Beautiful Voyager

Non-suicidal self-harm means inflicting damage to your own body without the intention of suicide (and not consistent with cultural norms). The most common methods of non-suicidal self-harm are cutting (70%) or scratching, deliberately hitting the body on a hard surface, punching, hitting or slapping one’s self, and biting or burning.

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6 Signs Your Child Needs Counseling

All For Kids

Regardless of the reason, they are essential to pay attention to as they can help you determine if and when to seek counseling for your child. Read on to learn about the six signs that indicate your child could benefit from counseling. #1 However, consider taking a closer look when they happen for seemingly no reason.

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For Some, the Greater the Closeness, the Greater the Perceived Risk

Gary Direnfeld

The learning for some is the closer you get intimately, the greater the risk of harm and/or betrayal. Just be open to self-examination. gary@yoursocialworker.com www.yoursocialworker.com for counseling and support. The thing is, even if you are with a good person, that fear, conscious or unconscious can undermine getting close.

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