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SUNDAYS WITH SHAVELEpisode 8: Pursuing Health & Wellness for Adolescents - Part 1Do you have candid conversations with youth about their well-being? Do you know any youth demonstrating curiosity and wanting for information about health and wellness? This episode is the first of a 3-part series covering the topic of adolescent health and wellness. Two valued professionals championing adolescent health initiatives in the community talk openly about the support and services needed to reduce risk-taking behaviors and increase healthy outcomes. I invite you to listen and consider the perspectives put forward. Be inspired to start your own conversation. Enjoy the show!Helpful ResourcesAdolescent and S...
2022-01-0935 min
SUNDAYS WITH SHAVELEpisode 7: Contemplating Year 2022The anticipation of a new year often ignites meaningful reflection and critical introspection. This episode briefly shares some general thoughts from a personal perspective with hope about year 2022 which is already fraught by a lingering global pandemic. I invite you to listen with a mind toward contemplation to consider the possibilities of your personal life in the new year. Enjoy the show!Credits Host: Dr. Sherece ShavelEquipment DetailsRode XLR PodMic: http://www.rode.com/ Purchase at: https://www.sweetwater.com/Rodecaster Pro: http://www.rode.co...
2022-01-0115 minSUNDAYS WITH SHAVELEpisode 6: Thanksgiving Roll CallEvery 4th Thursday of November is Thanksgiving Day. This day kicks off the holiday season with large feasts with family and friends, shopping, and football games. Of all the traditions surrounding this national day of thanksgiving, taking a moment to give thanks is most meaningful. In this episode, some friends share why they are thankful and what they plan to do for the holiday. I invite you to listen with a heart filled with gratitude. Consider your own life and the many reasons to be thankful today. Enjoy the show!Helpful Resources10 Ways to...
2021-11-2741 min
SUNDAYS WITH SHAVELEpisode 5: Talking Suicide Prevention with Kattina D. BryantEver wondered why suicide prevention awareness is necessary? Did you know that social workers play an instrumental role in preventing suicide deaths? Do you know a social worker in suicide prevention practice? In this episode, an overview on the national strategy to prevent suicide is offered along with a few facts about suicide deaths in the United States. Licensed clinical social worker, Kattina D. Bryant, joins the show to discuss her journey to become a suicide prevention practitioner, some practice strategies, challenges, as well as some highly favored resources regularly used in practice. Listen for insights and advice to...
2021-11-1549 minSUNDAYS WITH SHAVELEpisode 4: Suicide Prevention WebinarDid you know there is 1 death every 11 minutes related to suicide? Did you know suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States? Did you know that suicide effects everyone? In honor of National Suicide Prevention Month, the Central Texas Association of Black Social Workers hosted a webinar to promote awareness around suicide and suicide prevention. The guest speaker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker – Kattina D. Bryant, provided insight on the topic to debunk ongoing myths and to emphasize the ways of helping. This episode re-presents this webinar with permission from the Central Texas Association of Black Social Wo...
2021-11-151h 11
SUNDAYS WITH SHAVELEpisode 3: How to Choose the Right Clinical SupervisorAre you a master social worker seeking to become a licensed clinical social worker? Do you need ideas on choosing the right clinical supervisor? Do you need advice on what to do once supervision begins? In this episode, a definition and perspective on clinical supervision is offered along with a few insightful ideas on how to choose a supervisor that is right for you. Licensed clinical social work supervisor, Dr. Mia M. Kirby, joins the show to discuss what seeking social workers need to know about choosing a clinical supervisor and what to do once supervision begins. Listen for...
2021-07-1255 min
SUNDAYS WITH SHAVELEpisode 2: Letting Go What Hurts with Shanna Robins-DonnellIn today’s episode, I am joined by a master social worker who shared the details of her personal life story of parental abandonment, foster care, drug addiction, and personal breakthrough. To be the person she envisioned herself to be, she had to go through a lot of something. Although experiencing a life filled with adversity, she refused to let deep hardship stop her from overcoming. I invite you to listen to the heartfelt real-life twists and turns shared by master social worker Shanna Robins-Donnell in today’s episode. Consider your own history and its influence in your life toda...
2021-06-2858 minSUNDAYS WITH SHAVELEpisode 0: IntroductionWelcome to Sundays with Shavel, a social work inspired podcast that aims to inform and entertain by featuring inspired personal stories, and conversations of healing that fuel the growth of faith, hope, endurance, and resilience. This episode who I am, what motivated creation of this podcast and what will this podcast offer to you, the listening audience.Credits Host: Dr. Sherece ShavelTheme Narration: Ronald Coaxum Podcast Equipment DetailsRode XLR PodMic: http://www.rode.com/ Purchase at: https://www.sweetwater.com/Rodecaster Pro: http://www...
2021-06-2308 min
SUNDAYS WITH SHAVELEpisode 1: A Tribute to FathersIn observance of Father’s Day, this episode is dedicated to fathers across our nation and beyond. A brief history of father’s day in the United States is given in addition to some thoughts recognizing incarcerated fathers and formerly incarcerated fathers. I’m joined by two of my father friends who shared their perspectives about fatherhood and being a father. I express appreciation for my own father to conclude this tribute. Enjoy the show!Helpful ResourcesDecades After Mother Recognized, Father Finally Granted a Day: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2209&dat=19770618&id=c6o...
2021-06-231h 09