Shaking Things Up And Creating Harmony In Social Work With Charla Yearwood | Episode 10

📅 Release Date: November 19th, 2024 🎧 Hosts: Alicia and Ace Stettler 🎙️ Guests: Charla Yearwood In Episode 10 of The Revolutionary Social Work Podcast, hosts Ace and Alicia Stettler are joined by special guest Charla Yearwood (she/her), a licensed clinical social worker who champions authentic connection, compassionate support, and equity in social work and mental health. Together, they explore the necessity of disrupting the status quo in social work and fostering unity within the profession and broader community. Charla shares her approach to therapy, which is rooted in empathy, inclusivity, and evidence-based techniques such as EMDR and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. The conversation dives into the challenges social workers face in professionalized environments, the limitations imposed by the insurance-driven mental health system, and the revolutionary possibilities that emerge when creativity, dialogue, and imagination are prioritized. This episode emphasizes the need for collective organizing, transformative education, and creating safe spaces for social workers and their communities. Charla and the hosts advocate for a revolutionary approach to mental health and social work that centers personal growth, resilience, and community empowerment. 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 Chapters 00:00 - Intro Song 00:35 - Introduction and Welcome 04:16 - Disrupting the Status Quo in Social Work 11:11 - Building Unity Among Social Workers 17:13 - Challenges of Professionalization in Social Work 23:06 - Transformative Education Through Dialogue 32:57 - Creativity and Imagination in Social Work Practices 47:20 - Critiquing the Insurance-Driven Mental Health System 59:07 - Breaking Free from Harmful Patterns 01:11:57 - Collective Organizing for Revolutionary Change About Charla Yearwood Charla Yearwood (she/her) is a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping individuals align their lives with their values and aspirations. With expertise in EMDR and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Charla brings empathy and adaptability into her work, providing inclusive spaces for healing and growth. She is passionate about social justice and equity, creating welcoming environments for BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and other underrepresented communities. Her commitment to fostering resilience and personal growth is deeply rooted in her values of compassion and authenticity. #SocialWork #MentalHealth #RevolutionarySocialWork #DisruptTheStatusQuo #Creativity #Dialogue #Unity #ChangeAgents #TransformativeEducation #SelfLove #CharlaYearwood #ChristianAceStettler #aliciastettler © A Conscious Party