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Do 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 Resources Adolescent and School Health: Resources for Adolescent Health | Adolescent and School Health | CDC  Influence of New Media on Adolescent Sexual Health: Evidence and Opportunities: Influence of New Media on Adolescent Sexual Health: Evidence and Opportunities | ASPE (hhs.gov)  Prosper Waco: https://www.prosperwaco.org/  The Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy: Research + Data – The Texas Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (txcampaign.org) Credits  Host: Dr. Sherece Shavel Theme Narration: Ronald Coaxum Guest: Dr. Deneece Ferrales, Beth Olson Equipment Details Rode XLR PodMic: http://www.rode.com/  Purchase at: https://www.sweetwater.com/ Rodecaster Pro: http://www.rode.com/ Purchase at: https://www.sweetwater.com/ Rode PSA1: http://www.rode.com/ Purchase at: https://www.sweetwater.com/ Meze 99 NEO Headphones: https://mezeaudio.com/ Purchase at: https://houstonaudiostore.com/ Remote interview completed using SquadCast: https://squadcast.fm/ Music created by the host using Ampify Studio: https://ampifymusic.com/ampify-studio/ Episode edited using Hindenburg Journalist Pro: https://hindenburg.com/ Do you have a question you want answered in a future show? Do you have topic ideas or feedback to support creation of future shows? Would you like to be a guest? Connect with me through email. Send messages to: [email protected]

The 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 Shavel Equipment Details Rode XLR PodMic: http://www.rode.com/  Purchase at: https://www.sweetwater.com/ Rodecaster Pro: http://www.rode.com/ Purchase at: https://www.sweetwater.com/ Rode PSA1: http://www.rode.com/ Purchase at: https://www.sweetwater.com/ Meze 99 NEO Headphones: https://mezeaudio.com/ Purchase at: https://houstonaudiostore.com/ Music created by the host using Ampify Studio: https://ampifymusic.com/ampify-studio/ Episode edited using Hindenburg Journalist Pro: https://hindenburg.com/  Connect with me through email. Send messages to: [email protected]

Every 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 Resources 10 Ways to Give Thanks this Thanksgiving: https://www.familyeducation.com/fun/10-ways-give-thanks-thanksgiving Full of Gratitude: https://www.livingfacts.org/en/articles/2020/full-of-gratitude?utm_campaign=adwords_sustained&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=paid&utm_content=gratitude&utm_term=ad1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMItNW_lrq09AIV021vBB2a1w1wEAMYASAAEgKJePD_BwE Giving Thanks for Thanksgiving Itself: https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/582953-giving-thanks-for-thanksgiving-itself How to Express Gratitude Around your Thanksgiving Table: https://www.etiquetteschoolofamerica.com/how-to-say-thanks-around-your-thanksgiving-table-unique-and-memorable-ideas/ Prayer Ideas for Giving Thanks on Thanksgiving Day: https://www.southernliving.com/holidays-occasions/thanksgiving/thanksgiving-prayer Ways Giving Thanks Can Make you Healthier: https://www.activebeat.com/your-health/6-ways-giving-thanks-can-make-you-healthier/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItNW_lrq09AIV021vBB2a1w1wEAMYAiAAEgLNxPD_BwE Credits Host: Dr. Sherece Shavel Theme Narration: Ronald Coaxum Guest: Jaime McKinney, Elizabeth Solis, Tony Austin, Annie Dias, Aretha Thompson, Arielle Anderson, Sam Moore Podcast Equipment Details Rode XLR PodMic: http://www.rode.com/  Purchase at: https://www.sweetwater.com/ Rodecaster Pro: http://www.rode.com/ Purchase at: https://www.sweetwater.com/ Rode PSA1: http://www.rode.com/ Purchase at: https://www.sweetwater.com/ Meze 99 NEO Headphones: https://mezeaudio.com/ Purchase at: https://houstonaudiostore.com/ Remote interview completed using SquadCast: https://squadcast.fm/ Music created by the host using Ampify Studio: https://ampifymusic.com/ampify-studio/ Episode edited using Hindenburg Journalist Pro: https://hindenburg.com/ Do you have a question you want answered in a future show? Do you have topic ideas or feedback to support creation of future shows? Would you like to be a guest?  Connect with me through email. Send messages to: [email protected]

Ever 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 support your journey to becoming a suicide prevention practitioner or to save a person in crisis. Enjoy the show! *This episode including the featured interview were previously recorded in September 2021. Helpful Resources Ask Suicide-Screening Questions (ASQ) Toolkit: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/research/research-conducted-at-nimh/asq-toolkit-materials Better Ways to Prevent Suicide: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2019/07-08/cover-prevent-suicide Brief History of Suicide Prevention in the United States: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK109918/ How Social Workers Can Play a Role in Suicide Prevention: https://www.socialworkdegreecenter.com/study/suicide-prevention-social-work/ How to Increase the Role of Social Workers in Suicide Prevention Interventions: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/acta-neuropsychiatrica/article/abs/how-to-increase-the-role-of-social-workers-in-suicide-preventive-interventions/442EF9D9C447EB9B3233A0643F15504D Reviewing Suicide Prevention Skills: https://www.socialworktoday.com/news/enews_1016_1.shtml Suicide Prevention is Every Social Worker’s Business: https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/JF19p10.shtml Suicide and Suicide Prevention – PSYCOM: https://www.psycom.net/depression.central.suicide.html Suicide Prevention is Possible – SAVE: https://save.org/about-suicide/preventing-suicide/ Suicide Prevention Resource Center: https://www.sprc.org/training The CAMS Framework (suicide prevention training): https://cams-care.com/ The Columbia Lighthouse Project –Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale: https://cssrs.columbia.edu/ What to do when someone is suicidal: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/suicide/in-depth/suicide/art-20044707 Credits  Host: Dr. Sherece Shavel  Theme Narration: Ronald Coaxum Guest: Kattina D. Bryant, LCSW, contact by phone & email: 865-221-7399; [email protected]  Do you have a question you want answered in a future show? Do you have topic ideas or feedback to support creation of future shows? Would you like to be a guest?  Connect with me through email. Send messages to: [email protected]

Did 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 Workers. Listen to learn more about this crucial topic and resources available to support efforts to save any person in need. Enjoy the show!  *This episode including the featured webinar were previously recorded in September 2021. Helpful Resources September is National Suicide Prevention Month #BeThe1To: https://evolvetreatment.com/blog/suicide-prevention-month/ Suicide Prevention Awareness Month – National Alliance on Mental Illness: https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Suicide-Prevention-Awareness-Month Suicide Prevention – Center for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/suicide/index.html Suicide Prevention – Help Guide: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/suicide-prevention/suicide-prevention.htm Suicide Statistics – American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: https://afsp.org/suicide-statistics/ Stories of Hope and Recovery: A Video Guide for Suicide Attempt Survivors: https://store.samhsa.gov/product/Stories-Of-Hope-And-Recovery-A-Video-Guide-for-Suicide-Attempt-Survivors/SMA12-4711DVD Suicide and Suicide Prevention – PSYCOM: https://www.psycom.net/depression.central.suicide.html Suicide Prevention is Possible – SAVE: https://save.org/about-suicide/preventing-suicide/ Suicide Prevention Resource Center: https://www.sprc.org/training The CAMS Framework (suicide prevention training): https://cams-care.com/ The Columbia Lighthouse Project –Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale: https://cssrs.columbia.edu/ What to do when someone is suicidal: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/suicide/in-depth/suicide/art-20044707 Virtual Hope Box Smartphone App to Prevent Suicide: https://www.research.va.gov/research_in_action/Virtual-Hope-Box-smartphone-app-to-prevent-suicide.cfm  Credits  Host: Dr. Sherece Shavel Theme Narration: Ronald Coaxum Guest: Kattina D. Bryant, LCSW, contact by phone & email: 865-221-7399; [email protected] Do you have a question you want answered in a future show? Do you have topic ideas or feedback to support creation of future shows? Would you like to be a guest?  Connect with me through email. Send messages to: [email protected]

Are 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 ideas and advice to act toward achieving your long-term professional goals as a social work practitioner. Enjoy the show! Helpful Resources 14 Qualities and Actions of Effective Therapists: https://socialworksupervisor.com/14-qualities-actions-effective-therapists/ ASWB Exam Candidate Handbook:  https://www.aswb.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Candidate-handbook-06-2021.pdf Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK64848/ Clinical Supervision Planner: https://thinkinpossibilities.com/product/clinical-supervision-planner-notebook-for-social-work-supervisees/ Handbook of Clinical Social Work Supervision: https://www.amazon.com/Handbook-Clinical-Social-Work-Supervision-ebook/dp/B00ABL5LHA Peer Supervision and Clinical Supervision Groups Provide Therapists with a Safe Harbor and Forum for Professional Development: https://sohnen-moe.com/articles/peer-supervision-and-clinical-supervision-groups/ Proven Topics for Growth in Clinical Supervision: https://www.thehowtosocialworker.com/topics-clinical-supervision/ Real World Clinical Social Work: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/real-world-clinical-social-work-danna-r-bodenheimer/1123156945 Reflect, Discuss, Develop: The Value of Supervision: https://www.hcpc-uk.org/news-and-events/blog/2019/reflect-discuss-develop-the-value-of-supervision/ Twelve Tips for Effective Clinical Supervision Based on a Narrative Literature Review and Expert Opinion: https://www.health.qld.gov.au/CC_FINAL?a=159993 Your First Supervisor – Finding Your Alice: https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/your-first-supervisor-finding-your-alice/   Credits  Host: Dr. Sherece Shavel Theme Narration: Ronald Coaxum Guest: Dr. Mia M. Kirby, LCSW-S, contact by website: https://www.miamkirby.com/ Do you have a question you want answered in a future show? Do you have topic ideas or feedback to support creation of future shows? Would you like to be a guest?  Connect with me through email. Send messages to: [email protected]

In 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 today. Enjoy the show! Helpful Resources Assessing and Addressing the Needs of Former Foster Youth in a College Setting: https://eric.ed.gov/?id=ED576070 Cultivating Growth After Trauma: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/post-traumatic-growth#cultivating-growth-after-trauma Foster Care Alumni and Higher Education: A Descriptive Study of Post-secondary Achievements of Foster Youth in Texas: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10560-018-0569-x No Pain, No Gain (Betty Wright): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KZG3O5sWrU Students in Foster Care: https://www2.ed.gov/about/inits/ed/foster-care/index.html The Pain of Trauma: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/expressive-trauma-integration/201902/the-pain-trauma We all Have A Story: A Social Worker’s “Thank You”: https://www.socialworker.com/feature-articles/practice/we-all-have-a-story-a-social-workers-thank-you/ Why Are Memories of My Past Trauma Coming Back Now?: https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/why-are-memories-of-my-past-trauma-coming-back-now-0518155 Why I Became A Social Worker: https://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/2016/mar/15/why-i-became-a-social-worker Why Social Work? Professionals Reveal Their Reasons for Choosing This Career Path: https://www.brandman.edu/news-and-events/blog/why-social-work Credits  Host: Dr. Sherece Shavel Theme Narration: Ronald Coaxum Guest 1: Social Worker, Shanna Robins-Donnell, contact by email: [email protected]   Connect with me through email. Send messages to: [email protected]

In 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 Resources Decades After Mother Recognized, Father Finally Granted a Day: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2209&dat=19770618&id=c6orAAAAIBAJ&pg=6971,3560760 Father’s Day 2021: https://www.history.com/topics/holidays/fathers-day Four Ways Incarcerated Fathers Can Help With Their Children’s Education: https://www.prisonfellowship.org/resources/support-friends-family-of-prisoners/prisoner-resources/four-ways-incarcerated-fathers-can-help-with-their-childrens-education/ H. Res. 1274: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1274/BILLS-110hres1274ih.pdf Incarcerated Parents: How to Cope When You Can’t Connect: https://www.prisonfellowship.org/resources/support-friends-family-of-prisoners/prisoner-resources/incarcerate-parents-cope-when-you-cant-connect/ National Fatherhood Initiative: https://www.fatherhood.org/ Raising Children with a Parent in Prison: https://www.prisonfellowship.org/resources/support-friends-family-of-prisoners/coping-incarceration-loved-one/raising-children-with-a-parent-in-prison/ The Modernization of Fatherhood: A Social & Political History (pp. 89-90): https://archive.org/details/modernizationoff00laro/page/89/mode/2up The Modernization of Fatherhood: A Social & Political History (pp. 170-192): https://archive.org/details/modernizationoff00laro/page/170/mode/2up The Monongah Coal Mine Disaster: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-monongah-coal-mine-disaster The Monongah Mining Disaster, 1907: https://libcom.org/history/monongah-mining-disaster-1907-steven-johns   Credits  Host: Dr. Sherece Shavel Theme Narration: Ronald Coaxum Guest 1: U.S. Airforce Major (Ret.) Samuel Moore Guest 2: Brian & Kumioa Mingo Connect with me through email. Send messages to: [email protected]

Welcome 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 Shavel Theme Narration: Ronald Coaxum  Podcast Equipment Details Rode XLR PodMic: http://www.rode.com/  Purchase at: https://www.sweetwater.com/ Rodecaster Pro: http://www.rode.com/ Purchase at: https://www.sweetwater.com/ Rode PSA1: http://www.rode.com/ Purchase at: https://www.sweetwater.com/ Meze 99 NEO Headphones: https://mezeaudio.com/ Purchase at:   https://houstonaudiostore.com/ Remote interviews completed using SquadCast: https://squadcast.fm/ Music created by the host using Ampify Studio: https://ampifymusic.com/ampify-studio/ Episode edited using Hindenburg Journalist Pro: https://hindenburg.com/   Connect with me through email. Send messages to: [email protected]