Guerrilla Social Work Podcast

The boys sit down today to talk about Communicating Assertively. We are posting this episode around the holidays and we often find ourselves in family and social situations that lead to conflict. Communicating assertively is a necessary skill when dealing with conflict or trying to establish boundaries. I really enjoyed the discussion and I hope you do too. Thanks again, guys! Cycles by Audionauti...

The boys sit down and talk about the latest news in sex offender issues and treatment. We revisit a topic about more inclusive language associated when working with this population, as well as proposals to change this language altogether. We get into the implications this has on our field and the public as a whole. We hope you enjoy the episode.   Seductress Dubstep by Audionautix is licensed unde...

In this episode the boys sit down with Arlo Gagestein to discuss Human Trafficking. Arlo is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, a gym owner, and author of Warrior Core: Core Training Secrets for the Modern Combat Athlete and Battle Tested: Training Like Your Life Depends on It, which was released on Veteran's Day 2016 (November 11). Arlo recently hosted a fundraising event for...

The boys sit down to discuss the YouGov America Article Rumble in the Jungle: Which Animals Would Win in a Fight? 1,224 US adults were asked to choose which of two animals they thought would win in a fight in a series of head to head match-ups. On each page they saw two animals with the prompt: “Which animal do you think would win in a fight?” Each respondent saw seven match-ups, and no animal fea...

In this episode of the podcast the boys are interviewed by Matt Barnes from the Social Work Me Podcast. This podcast is a brought to you by Southwest Counselling Services in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. The show is for social workers, counsellors, psychotherapists and anyone in the mental health profession as well anyone looking for more information on improving their mental health or overall wellness...

Jeff and Mace discuss the prevalence of emotional support animals in the news and potential problems on the horizon. They also give listeners an update on their Ragnar Relay race.  The following article was read and reviewed for this podcast episode: https://www.inverse.com/culture/unemotional-support-animals

The boys banter about Russian vaccines and bathroom graffiti before they review a clinical skill designed to help professionals and clients understand how to appropriately apply the emotional regulation skill of managing anger.  http://www.utahsbesttherapy.com/alpha-mission/   http://primepolygraph.com/  

The boys breakdown sex offender news headlines and offer personal opinions, as well as talk therapy.  www.utahsbesttherapy.com www.primepolygraph.com Music: Phase Three - Huma-Huma https://youtu.be/10kh92Cnsmo

During this episode, Jeff and Mace discuss the collaboration between Corrections Professionals and Clinical Professionals to ensure client success. http://www.utahsbesttherapy.com/alpha-mission http://primepolygraph.com/   Music: Stinger - Silent Partner https://youtu.be/ZFpEXDy2opw

The boys are bringing back their Villains to Victory series in an interview with former client. You won't want to miss this one! Thank you for all of your support, and we wish you a safe and happy holiday season.    [1 Hour] - Jarico - Landscape (Vlog No Copyright Music) Video Link: https://youtu.be/XVYL-iCqGyk ----------------------------------------- ROAD TO 10K SUBSCRIBE 👉 https://urlz.fr/9UQL...

The boys sit down to discuss holidays and recovery, and the difficult time clients may experience with added risks for relapse during the holidays. We mentioned YouTube, but no luck on this one. Maybe next time!   Lights by Sappheiros https://soundcloud.com/sappheirosmusic Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/LightsSappheiros Music promoted...

Its finals weeks boys and girls! Jeff and Mace sit down to discuss some recent publications of study habits among college students and their misuse of prescription study habits to aid in their educational endeavors. The also go over the Problem Solving method as it applies to problems such as these, and make a few jokes in the meantime. Holm, A. J., Hausman, H., & Rhodes, M. G. (2020). Study strat...

The boys sit down with Jamie Newsome and Eric Willoughby from the University of Cincinnati Corrections Institute. UCCI’s mission is to research, develop, disseminate, and implement evidence-based practices in corrections. From California to Maine, UCCI's team of expert researchers, clinicians and practitioners have conducted and implemented tested approaches in all 50 US states and internationally...

The boys sit down to discuss the Sex Offender Registration, its development, and the current impact it has on sex offenders in the community. You won't want to miss this one!   References for this Podcast: Ackerman, A.R. (2009). Registration and community notifcation laws: Do the consequences outweigh the benefts? Sex Offender Law Report, 10(6), 81–95. Adkins, G., Huff, D. and Stageberg, P. (2000)...

The boys discuss psychological distress related to the COVID-19 crisis, specifically for those suffering from anxiety and depression. We are all feeling the effects of COVID-19 restrictions, and some of the psychological disress can be explained by lockdown conditions and by intolerance to uncertainty. Jeff and Mace offer some simple techniques for managing these symptoms while we wait for the sit...

Mace and Jeff sit down with Drew Richards and Natalie Whitney (not Stracener) to talk about their personal struggles with addiction, as well as their joint efforts in starting the first Weber County Chapter of Addict II Athlete. Sorry, Jimmy...you took some hits on this one.

From Reuters: Social media users have been sharing posts online that falsely imply the LGBTQ community is accepting of “pedosexuals”. There are different versions of the posts, but most refer to the claim that the community will add the letter P to the acronym LGBT.   Jeff and Mace discuss the issue and provide a pretty lame excuse for being MIA for so long. Also, we were having an audio issue wit...

The Guerrilla Social Work Podcast is back in action. Jeff and Mace will be posting new episodes every month. We apologize for our extended hiatus, but we assure you that we have tons of new content and new conversations for all of your guerrilla social work needs. Thank you to everyone who hasn’t hit the “unsubscribe” button, and we look forward to new listeners as we move the podcast forward. Sta...

In this episode, the guys talk about the importance of coping with stress. We go over how to identifying the sources of stress and how to deal with it in a healthy manner. guerrillasocialwork.org Facebook: Guerrilla Social Work Podcast Twitter: GuerrillaSWP YouTube: Guerrilla Social Work Podcast Gmail:  guerrillasocialworkpodcast@gmail.com Alpha Counseling: http://www.utahsbesttherapy.com/

Edward Cook is a certified polygrapher and is joining us for his 2nd time on the show. He will be updating us on the use of polygraphs in therapy/corrections and a recent update that he was a part of when it comes to the federal use of polygraphs.  guerrillasocialwork.org Facebook: Guerrilla Social Work Podcast Twitter: GuerrillaSWP YouTube: Guerrilla Social Work Podcast Gmail:  guerrillasocialwor...

We are back at it again. For this episode, we have a discussion about Guilt and Shame and the role it plays in treatment. guerrillasocialwork.org Facebook: Guerrilla Social Work Podcast Twitter: GuerrillaSWP YouTube: Guerrilla Social Work Podcast Gmail:  guerrillasocialworkpodcast@gmail.com Alpha Counseling: http://www.utahsbesttherapy.com/

The group returns from their hiatus involving having a car broken into, stolen podcast equipment, and going to prison? guerrillasocialwork.org Facebook: Guerrilla Social Work Podcast Twitter: GuerrillaSWP YouTube: Guerrilla Social Work Podcast Gmail:  guerrillasocialworkpodcast@gmail.com Alpha Counseling: http://www.utahsbesttherapy.com/

The group has a discussion with a former client that successfully completed the program and has moved on to living a healthy and successful life. The discussion covers his experience in treatment and what he has learned and implented in his own life. guerrillasocialwork.org Facebook: Guerrilla Social Work Podcast Twitter: GuerrillaSWP YouTube: Guerrilla Social Work Podcast Gmail:  guerrillasocialw...

The group is joined by therapist Brett Hoxer as they discuss some common moral dilemmas and the importance of teaching clients to identify their values and critical thinking when it comes to problem-solving in difficult situations.  guerrillasocialwork.org Facebook: Guerrilla Social Work Podcast Twitter: GuerrillaSWP YouTube: Guerrilla Social Work Podcast Gmail:  guerrillasocialworkpodcast@gmail.c...

A discussion about the importance of employment and the role it plays in a client's ability to be successful in their treatment. guerrillasocialwork.org Facebook: Guerrilla Social Work Podcast Twitter: GuerrillaSWP YouTube: Guerrilla Social Work Podcast Gmail:  guerrillasocialworkpodcast@gmail.com Alpha Counseling: http://www.utahsbesttherapy.com/