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Episode 39: Healing Dialogues | Perspectives on Social Work and Healing with Shara Ruffin, LCSW

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Episode 39 of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast: Healing Dialogues | Perspectives on Social Work and Healing with Shara Ruffin, LCSW

In this episode, host Christian Ace Stettler welcomed Shara Ruffin, LCSW, to share her insights into the realms of grief, personality disorders, anxiety, family trauma, and much more. Recorded live on Saturday, January 20th 2024, the episode went deep into critical dialogues about the transformative power of empathy, understanding, and storytelling in the field of social work.

Key Highlights:

Resilience and Adaptation: Despite technical difficulties at the start, the conversation flourished, illustrating the resilience and adaptability inherent in podcasting and, more broadly, in the practice of social work.

Expertise and Experience: Shara, with her rich background in clinical social work and psychotherapy, discussed her specializations, including compassion fatigue, military counseling, mindfulness meditation, ADHD, anxiety, and her role as a Board Certified Tele-mental Health Provider.

The Power of Storytelling: The episode emphasized the importance of storytelling, not only as a therapeutic tool but also as a means of fostering a deeper understanding of complex social and psychological issues.

Audience Engagement: Highlighting the interactive nature of the podcast, the audience actively participated through the chat box and call-ins, contributing to the dialogue and sharing personal experiences and questions.

Overcoming Challenges: Shara shared her personal journey, including the challenges she faced with ADHD and the strategies she employed to overcome them, offering hope and practical advice to listeners who might be facing similar struggles.

Professional Growth: The conversation touched upon the importance of good supervision in social work, the role of mentorship, and the need for cultural competence and self-awareness among practitioners.

Community and Empathy: The episode underscored the significance of building community, fostering connections, and cultivating empathy towards oneself and others, echoing the podcast's mission to change the world one story at a time.

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Episode 39 of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast: Healing Dialogues | Perspectives on Social Work and Healing with Shara Ruffin, LCSW

In this episode, host Christian Ace Stettler welcomed Shara Ruffin, LCSW, to share her insights into the realms of grief, personality disorders, anxiety, family trauma, and much more. Recorded live on Saturday, January 20th 2024, the episode went deep into critical dialogues about the transformative power of empathy, understanding, and storytelling in the field of social work.

Key Highlights:

Resilience and Adaptation: Despite technical difficulties at the start, the conversation flourished, illustrating the resilience and adaptability inherent in podcasting and, more broadly, in the practice of social work.

Expertise and Experience: Shara, with her rich background in clinical social work and psychotherapy, discussed her specializations, including compassion fatigue, military counseling, mindfulness meditation, ADHD, anxiety, and her role as a Board Certified Tele-mental Health Provider.

The Power of Storytelling: The episode emphasized the importance of storytelling, not only as a therapeutic tool but also as a means of fostering a deeper understanding of complex social and psychological issues.

Audience Engagement: Highlighting the interactive nature of the podcast, the audience actively participated through the chat box and call-ins, contributing to the dialogue and sharing personal experiences and questions.

Overcoming Challenges: Shara shared her personal journey, including the challenges she faced with ADHD and the strategies she employed to overcome them, offering hope and practical advice to listeners who might be facing similar struggles.

Professional Growth: The conversation touched upon the importance of good supervision in social work, the role of mentorship, and the need for cultural competence and self-awareness among practitioners.

Community and Empathy: The episode underscored the significance of building community, fostering connections, and cultivating empathy towards oneself and others, echoing the podcast's mission to change the world one story at a time.

  continue reading

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