Save the Social Worker
APRIL 28, 2024
What about in social work? Do social work books help us to become better social workers? But more than that, The Kite Runner is also a book that enables us to reconsider what we do as social workers. In a profession like social work, this matters. But I don’t have time to read!
Gary Direnfeld
JANUARY 23, 2023
I recently declined two requests for couple counseling. Couple counseling can be an intense setting where issues are laid bare. Interestingly, in both cases the callers were prepared to continue with couple counseling despite their disclosures of untoward behavior. I suggested individual counseling in both cases.
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Gary Direnfeld
AUGUST 30, 2023
It’s not uncommon for me to decline a request for couple counseling. Couple counseling can be an intense experience. When concerns are evident about the safety and integrity of couple counseling, individual counseling may be required to address the areas of concern to prepare the persons for couple counseling.
Gary Direnfeld
FEBRUARY 12, 2023
What’s the difference between a psychologist, psychiatrist and a social worker? Counseling may be directed to facilitating that individual’s coping skills or understanding of their situation on a deeper level. Rarely does the modern day psychiatrist provide direct and ongoing counseling.
Gary Direnfeld
MARCH 22, 2022
That is the objective of all counseling whether it is how one thinks, feels or behaves. I chatted recently with a social worker who felt guilty unable to help someone. The social worker felt responsible, yet the person took no responsibility for themself. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker.
Gary Direnfeld
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
While you or someone else may think a particular teen needs counseling, it doesn’t mean it will be helpful. Counseling is one of those things that simply works best when attended on a voluntary basis by someone who self-identifies a need as well as a desire. Think beyond counseling. Looks good, does nothing.
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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