Connection or Division? What Social Work Gets Wrong About Unity | Episode 9

📅 Release Date: November 11th, 2024 🎧 Hosts: Alicia and Ace Stettler In Episode 9 of the Revolutionary Social Work Podcast, co-hosts Professor Ace and Alicia, LCSW, dive into powerful discussions on yoga therapy, the art of manifestation, nourishment, music’s impact on unity, and the transformative role of social work in political discourse. This episode emphasizes the importance of empathy, holistic healing, and self-reflection for fostering connection and unity in our personal and professional lives. Join Ace and Alicia as they explore personal stories, reflect on the impact of community engagement through games like Rummy and bowling, and discuss the significance of talking circles in building unity and critical consciousness. Alicia shares insights from her recent yoga therapy workshop, emphasizing her Circle of Self method as a tool for personal growth. Together, they advocate for more mindful media consumption, discuss reggae music’s power to elevate consciousness and urge listeners to approach political divides with open hearts. Ace critiques the NASW for its political stance and challenges social workers to embody unity consciousness as a foundation for their practice. Full Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV-tPqlRqpXDWuI-NOOtbNeitLPYkGIQ8 Revolutionary Shorts Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV-tPqlRqpXAGPDy0ZKBrdSKYPKMEztPa Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@RevolutionarySocialWork/sub_confirmation=1 Takeaways: • Yoga principles can enhance holistic therapy and healing. • Manifestation exercises can help individuals release burdens and cultivate positivity. • Nourishment extends beyond food, including mental and emotional enrichment. • Reggae music has the power to promote unity and elevate consciousness. •  @MikeLoveMusic  's song Let the Healing Begin and the Power of Opening Your Heart • Excessive media consumption can desensitize us to violence. • Social workers must engage with diverse political views with empathy. • Self-reflection and unity consciousness are essential in social work. • The NASW should strive for inclusivity in representing social workers. About Professor Christian Ace Stettler: Professor Ace is a revolutionary social work professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Specializing in dialogic education, such as talking circles, he aims to cultivate critical and unity consciousness among students. As the host of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, Ace is dedicated to promoting revolutionary social work, enjoying the outdoors, and spending time with his family. About Alicia Stettler, LCSW: Alicia is a licensed clinical social worker and clinical lead for SEARHC, with roots in Jamaica and the UK. A pioneer in revolutionary yoga and breathwork, she created the Circle of Self, a holistic approach to self-exploration and healing. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro Song 00:35 - Reflections on Games and Building Community 03:19 - The Importance of Human Interaction 06:33 - Teaching and Learning in a Digital Age 09:28 - Creating Safe Spaces for Sharing 11:05 - Yoga Therapy Workshop Insights 17:05 - Nourishment: Body and Mind 22:46 - Reggae Music as a Source of Healing 28:42 - The Power of Lyrics and Personal Growth 40:03 - The Power of Listening and Empathy 48:49 - The Dilemma of Voting and War 01:01:05 - Challenges for Social Workers and the NASW #RevolutionarySocialWork #YogaTherapy #Manifestation #UnityConsciousness #HolisticHealing #CriticalSocialWork #SocialWorkPractice #NASW #ChristianAceStettler #AliciaStettler © A Conscious Party