Social Work Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

For social workers and their clients, the pandemic may not be as front of mind as it once was, but it remains a factor and adds another layer to already challenging situations. It’s stressful personally,” says Danielle Wagner, MSSW, LCSW, staff therapist at a Pennsylvania college who also sees patients in private practice. “In

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Social Work Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2023

By Alison Laurio Ryan Tolman is a clinical social worker in private practice who specializes in anxiety and stress, and sees clients online and in person in his Bellingham, Wash., He also practices Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and has taught a martial arts training course for kids.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 31, 2023

You Asked, Case manager vs Social Worker – What is the Difference? – Social workers and case managers are both integral parts of the healthcare industry. Who is a social worker? Knowing the distinctions between these roles can aid in determining the ideal career path in human services.

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Social Work Haven

MAY 9, 2023

Curious to know the differences between a Psychologist vs Social Worker? Well, it is vital to note the difference between psychology and social work because they both seek to help individuals in different ways. Do social workers use psychology? Is psychology degree equivalent to social work?

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Social Work Haven

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

You asked, can you be a social worker with a psychology degree? You also asked other burning questions … Whether you’re contemplating a career in these fields or simply curious about the intricate facets of human behaviour and social work, this is the place to start. What degree do you need to be a social worker?

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Social Work Blog

MAY 24, 2023

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. Lorrie has practiced in a variety of settings including private practice, non-profit, inpatient psychiatric, military behavioral health, schools, corporations, and human service agencies.

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 11, 2023

So, how does a therapist lower defenses and promote open dialogue? I have been a practicing Social Worker for over 40 years and STILL talk too much. Disclaimer: The National Association of Social Workers invites members to share their expertise and experiences through Member Voices. We’ve all been there!

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Social Work Blog

JANUARY 25, 2023

I shared that throughout 40 years practicing as a clinical social worker, I’ve been trained in a lot of theories and have experience in using many techniques, however, I have not earned a certification in Trauma and Attachment. I want to thank Google and other search engines for making therapist shopping quick and easy.

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Sometimes I am the third or fourth therapist. I ask who between them didn’t like the previous therapists. The other is continuing to therapist shop, hoping to find one that can finabreak through to their partner not taking responsibility. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Both are actually stuck.

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

I asked how many therapists they saw before me. You can be remarkably responsive to people’s needs and earn a good income as a therapist. Just remember though, while it’s your practice, it’s their life. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. She said, “Three. Each only once.”

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Gary Direnfeld

MAY 22, 2024

She eventually met with a therapist for herself. The therapist listened but offered little guidance. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Courts in Ontario, Canada, consider him an expert in social work, marital and family therapy, child development, parent-child relations and custody and access matters.

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Gary Direnfeld

JANUARY 23, 2023

This is where the therapist must make a decision. It doesn’t mean the therapist is comfortable with the possible degree of risk. If the one who has been violent and/or controlling refuses to attend or afterwards refuses to allow communication between their partner and therapist to review progress, those are red flags.

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Gary Direnfeld

MAY 15, 2022

Hopefully they (the parents) can meet with a therapist to come to understand child development and that gender is expressed on a continuum, that their child will be best served by allowing the child to be their authentic self. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker.

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

This is typically beyond the training and experience of most therapists and is a specialty area of practice. Make sure your therapist or counselor has training and experience with regard to the intersection of abuse and family law. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker.

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Gary Direnfeld

JUNE 12, 2024

Not the courts, not your lawyer, not any therapist. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice.

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Gary Direnfeld

APRIL 29, 2024

He had been to previous therapists. Over my 40+ years of practice, this would be a scenario I would hear from time to time. Over my 40+ years of practice, this would be a scenario I would hear from time to time. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Mom never left his father. He himself was a gentle fellow.

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Gary Direnfeld

AUGUST 20, 2024

He remembered the phrase, “Let him borrow your calm,” as told by the therapist. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Courts in Ontario, Canada, consider him an expert in social work, marital and family therapy, child development, parent-child relations and custody and access matters. His son calmed.

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Gary Direnfeld

JANUARY 4, 2023

The person seeking to make the referral explained that the person always thinks they know more than the therapist. As a therapist It is important to know one’s own limits and demonstrate boundaries. Even for therapists. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker.

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

The help of a therapist is often necessary. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Check out all my services and then call me if you need help with a personal issue, mental health concern, child behavior or relationship, divorce or separation issue or even help growing your practice. Gary Direnfeld, MSW, RSW.

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Gary Direnfeld

MARCH 8, 2023

To find a therapist with the specialized knowledge necessary for oneself, Google collaborative law, and your city, province or state. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Gary maintains a private practice in Georgina Ontario, providing a range of services for people in distress.

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Gary Direnfeld

OCTOBER 30, 2023

It was the therapist who drew out the whole story rather that addressing the issue in the moment. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. Courts in Ontario, Canada, consider him an expert in social work, marital and family therapy, child development, parent-child relations and custody and access matters.

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Gary Direnfeld

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

She said that previous therapists had said her background was the most extreme they have ever heard. Hearing that, my concern was that she worried about overwhelming the therapists. Sometimes therapists do get overwhelmed by the stories told to us by the folks we serve. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker.

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Gary Direnfeld

OCTOBER 21, 2022

So many therapists addressing concerning child behavior concentrate right there, on the behavior. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker. www.garydirenfeld.com – to build your successful practice. Gary Direnfeld is a social worker. We keep them clean, fed, stimulated and nurtured.

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Gary Direnfeld

AUGUST 14, 2023

The child had only seen individual therapists, none of whom knew of the parent’s own anxiety related to childhood experiences. It was only when the new therapist insisted on meeting with the parents first did the one parent’s issue with anxiety related to their past, emerge. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker.

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Sometimes I am the third or fourth therapist. I ask who between them didn’t like the previous therapists. The other is continuing to therapist shop, hoping to find one that can finally break through to their partner not taking responsibility. I am Gary Direnfeld and I am a social worker.

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Gary Direnfeld

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

She went to see a therapist. The therapist pressed on the initial sense of familiarity. The therapist wondered where that came from. The therapist explored the relationship between her parents. Seemingly safe, the therapist suggested she let her partner know some of her preferences to test the water.

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