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A Journey into the Silent Battlefields of Men’s Mental Health by Coach Dave Shelton Navigating the pages of Terrence Real’s “I Don’t Want to Talk About It” is akin to embarking on a deeply personal journey, uncovering the silent and … Continued

As I was reading chapter three one things that stood out to me is that the author talks about multicultural backgrounds of how social work has a key role to play in establishing an antiracist society. A social worker must … Continued

In episode 24 of The Critical Social Worker podcast, host Professor Christian A. Stettler and student co-host Niko speak with David, co-founder of Turiya of Alaska. Niko introduces himself at the start of the episode. He explains how he went … Continued

The History of Social Work History is powerful. Digging up the past might seem meaningless but it is not. There was mistakes that were made in the past that shaped our present lives. Although, time does change and with time … Continued

The limited white perspective, and its correlating records affect the practices of emerging social workers, especially those from BIPOC communities promoting and sustaining white supremacy. The limited white point of view recorded throughout history and use for current social work … Continued

Hosted by:  Christian Stettler  Christian is the Host of The Critical Social Worker: A Revolutionary Storytelling Podcast, which focuses on telling unique stories with diverse perspectives to foster empathy and critical dialogue for its listeners.  Overview  In episode 24 Christian … Continued

Dr. Heather Sauyaq Jean Gordon is currently an Adjunct Professorial Lect Graduate at American University. She was born and raised in Homer, Alaska and is a member of the Nome Eskimo Community. Read her full bio on her faculty profile … Continued

This episode of the critical social worker podcast is hosted by Christian Ace Stettler with Nico as a co-host and with David as a guest. The critical social worker podcast is supported by the social work department at the University … Continued

Host: Professor Christian Ace Stettler, MSW Cohost: Nico, BSW Student & U.S Army Veteran Guest: David, Service Based Yoga Instructor Listen on: YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Podbean The guest this week was David, who is a trauma informed yoga instructor servicing … Continued

A Journey of Loss, Hope, and Transformation in Social Work When we hear the term “social work,” it often conjures images of counselors helping individuals cope with personal challenges. However, the world of social work is much broader and more … Continued

Stories, experiences, and human relationships are what shape our world. Our societies may be shaped by governments and politics and regulations but at the base of all of that is people. Every single person views the world through a unique … Continued

The Critical Social Worker is actually a fascinating podcast. The hosts were both so energetic and engaging through the whole two hours. Though it was a little long for my taste, I found it rather intriguing. With a minor increase … Continued

My Ever-Growing Journey Growing Beyond the Horizon: My Journey Through Life’s Seasons From the bustling streets of Detroit MI to the serene landscapes of Alaska, my life’s journey is as vast and diverse as the terrains I’ve crossed. Nature whispers a … Continued

Episode 23: Where can you watch/listen? -Spotify -YouTube -Apple -Podbean etc. HOST: Professore Christain Stettler, MSW COHOST: Ana Fulcher, Jr. SWK student GUEST: Zenia Mihevc, MSW ABOUT: The Podcast unveils multiple experiences and individual findings of perspectives through their own … Continued

Terms & Definitions in this post: Discrimination is known as prejudiced treatment of different categories of people. It can happen to a myriad of groups of people, including black people, women, the LGBTQ+ community, people with a physical handicap, and … Continued

Before we can talk about what antiracism is, we must first get a brief explanation about what racism is. According to the Oxford dictionary, racism is “prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism by an individual, community, or institution against a person or … Continued

About the Episode: PODCAST: The Critical Social Worker is produced by A Conscious Party and backed by the University of Alaska Fairbanks’ Department of Social Work PLATFORMS: YouTube, Spotify, Apple, Podbean, Facebook, and more HOST: Professor Christian Stettler, MSW EPISODE … Continued

Throughout the life of the NASW code of Ethics, many revisions have been made, including more inclusive language such as sexual orientation, gender identity, and immigration status. It has also made changes to address the relationship between social worker and … Continued

This week’s episode of “The Critical Social Worker” was titled “Episode #23: ‘Unearthing the Human Core with Zenia: A Little Zen, Storytelling, and Forest Therapy.’” The podcast is currently in its second season, putting it in the top 1% of … Continued

Zenia is the founder and clinical director of “A Little Zen” which provides supportive mental health services to clients in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada. Zenia is a Registered Social Worker with a Bachelor of Social work, Master of Social work, a … Continued

Everything keeps growing in our multicultural world. As social workers, we will deal with a wide variety of people and situations, and as we know – everyone is different. It is our job to make sure we have a fully … Continued

By: Myah Sundby Dignity is a concept perceived in multiple ways, such as academically, personally, professionally, regionally, and worldwide. But what does it really mean? Dignity is our respect for ourselves, which we extend to others. It’s the respect every … Continued

In what ways do you agree or disagree with Kendi? I think the last time I was forced to face a difficult truth was when I got lost driving in Anaheim, California. I was on the way to Disneyland, looking … Continued

The language used to describe the relationship between a social worker and their client can be very inhibiting to the client and how they feel towards the partnership. Using language that classifies an individual as being less than or under … Continued

What’s in a Name? A brief examination of the terms used in Social Work The things we say, and the ways in which we say them carry a great deal of weight. The individual preference for language used when a … Continued

To whomever is reading, we are going to learn the history of Nathan Richardson. My story starts when I was 16 first coming up to Alaska. I’m originally from Atlanta, GA. When I first came to Alaska it was cold. … Continued

I agree with Kendi when he states that you can either be racist or antiracist. I believe being race-neutral is only feeding the racist systems that are already in place. Expecting non-white racial groups to be fully equal without first … Continued

Hello, my name is Daisy-Mae Wesley. I grew up in a small village called Noatak, Alaska. I am Alaskan Native and my Inupiaq name is Tautuknaitchauq, after *Marylou Sours. https://www.facebook.com/100001867405868/posts/pfbid0EnR9x6yNWvqFYYj9vfE1FSGSd1e7Pp8dnayuyXT2LRMRjv7f6tKTkbjdDJciqyWHl/?mibextid=MnnKW6 This is a link to a video of my hometown … Continued

“Michelle! Chill out! You won. Please calm down, put the knife down, and lie down before you wake my parents up. I don’t think they will mess with you anymore. They are scared of you!” These words, combined with the … Continued

My name is Noor Shubair. I live with my mom, my big sister, my little brother, and my three younger sisters, here in Fairbanks, Alaska. I am majoring in Social Work. Backstory My dad was in the US military, as … Continued

Madison Sawyer. Growing up is a bit hard to describe, i’ve been told my brain has blocked out periods of time and affected my memory in the long run. I know i’m only 18 but my memory is similar to … Continued

After 19 years of living, I am finally entering into a period where I’m coming to terms with my past, and beginning to have an idea of what I want for my future. I am the second oldest of 5 … Continued

My name is Dilyn Martin and I am from Kotzebue, Alaska. I am Inupiaq and Siberian Yupik. My Inupiaq name is Siku, which means ice. My Siberian Yupik name is Akekusaq, meaning a promise given.  In Inupiaq culture, we have … Continued

My family and ancestors have helped shape my identity by, generations ago, immigrating to America and leading me into a life with a wealth of opportunity. Since many people here are not afforded those same opportunities, as a social worker … Continued

Past My mom gave birth to me at twenty years young. Looking back on it, it feels like my mom and I grew up together. My mom and dad had another child, my younger brother, Curtis. At the age of … Continued

My name is Kaylila and I am from the village of Kasigluk, Alaska. Waqaa! (Hello!) My Yup’ik name is Kak’gailnguq, I am named after an elderly person who passed his name Kalila Slim. In my Yup’ik culture, it is believed … Continued

Who I’m becoming and who I want to become are two different things. I know who I want to be. I want to be a person who is positive, kind, doesn’t judge, and is there for others. I want to … Continued

Talofa lava o lou igoa o Kenese which translates to greetings my name is Kenese. I grew up in the island of American Samoa where I was raised by my mother with two brothers. Growing in the island was a … Continued

My name is Myah Sundby, I’m 23 and from Dillingham and Eagle River, AK. _____________________________ My desire in life is to change lives. This belief has been a part of me for as long as I can remember, and it … Continued

Childhood (I’m 17 so basically my whole life): When I picture my life I see moving boxes. I lived in eleven different homes before I was ten, and five different states, and as I’ve grown, so have those numbers.  I … Continued

My Past… Family Background When my father was three years old, he moved to Alaska because my grandfather decided to move his family up for work. Grandpa built roads all across Alaska, and the pay was decent. My father was … Continued

Growing up I was the only Latina in an all white family. I know you’re probably thinking that I was adopted or something along those reins, but no after my mom divorced my siblings dad she met mine at one … Continued

I have experienced excitement and unpredictability throughout my journey to this point. I grew up in a single-parent household where my mother raised me alongside my little brother. I firmly believe that this upbringing instilled in me the desire to … Continued

I will never be the final version of myself until I am laid to rest.

If I were being completely honest, over the past few years I’ve been doing a lot of self-reflection on myself and making so many changes to shape my future.  I grew up in a small village on the Yukon, Marshall. … Continued

It has been awhile since I have truly thought about who I am becoming. I am almost finished with my 30th trip around the sun and it has been a turbulent year of self growth, reflection, and healing. I am … Continued

   Absolving my mother from the childhood or should I say inferno region I grew up in, is something that will never come to fruition, but at least I have been able to forgive her due to the powers of … Continued

Who am I becoming is a difficult question for me; it elicits a painful response and yet a hopeful one at the same time. I am late in my years, and it has been a very long time since I … Continued

Being born and raised in Alaska, the outdoors have always been important to me and played a large role in my life. I believe that spending time outdoors is not only good for one’s physical health, but also extremely beneficial … Continued

Hello, I am Kaylana Nations and I would consider myself a survivor. I was raised in a very low-income household. This in itself teaches you young to appreciate basic needs such as food, heat, and electricity rather than playing or … Continued

My name is Brendon Mowery, and I was born at a very young age. I was a really cute baby and to this day that is one of my best accomplishments. I was/am being raised in a Christian home and … Continued