The 10 Core Values of Revolutionary Social Work + Candlelight Meditation | Class 1

Guided Candlelight Meditation for Grounding and Reflection | Revolutionary Social Work

This is the standalone guided candlelight meditation from Class 1 of the Revolutionary Social Work Meditation Series. You’re invited to pause, breathe, and return to presence through a simple, grounding practice.This meditation uses the image or presence of a steady flame to help anchor awareness, soften tension, and reconnect with your breath. Whether you’re joining from a busy day, a quiet moment, or somewhere in between, you’re welcome here.We recommend using headphones and, if you’re able, lighting a candle nearby. If not, you can simply imagine the flame in your mind’s eye. This is a space to remember your rhythm, return to clarity, and stay rooted in the values that guide your practice.You can return to this meditation anytime as part of your ongoing rhythm of reflection, care, and conscious presence. #RevolutionarySocialWork #GuidedMeditation #GroundingPractice© Revolutionary Social Work

The 10 Core Values of Revolutionary Social Work + Candlelight Meditation | Class 1

Welcome to Class 1 of the Revolutionary Social Work Meditation Series. This session introduces the 10 core values that guide revolutionary social work—grounded in relationship, reflection, and rooted responsibility. We begin with an honest look at why so many feel something is deeply off in the field of social work today, and offer an approach shaped by clarity, connection, and care. The class ends with a candlelight meditation designed to help you return to presence. You’ll be invited to slow down, breathe, and re-center yourself through simple practice. Whether you're listening as a student, practitioner, or someone walking your own path of transformation, you're welcome here. We recommend using headphones and lighting a candle if you're able. This space is offered as a steady companion for your work, your rest, and your remembering.New classes will be added regularly. Topics explored: Revolutionary Social Work foundations The 10 core values that guide this practice How social work has become disconnected from its purpose Kinship, clarity, reflection, and nonpartisan ethics The role of meditation and the Circle of Self Chapters: 00:00 Introduction – Welcome to the Meditation Series 01:20 What Is Revolutionary Social Work? 02:30 Why So Many Feel Something Is Off 03:30 Reclaiming Purpose in Social Work 04:00 Overview of the 10 Core Values 04:35 Value 1: Kinning 06:01 Value 2: Challenging the Status Quo 07:20 Value 3: Nonpartisan Commitment 08:55 Value 4: Relational Grounding 10:00 Value 5: Indigenous and African-Centered Wisdoms 11:35 Value 6: Transformative Reflection 12:50 Value 7: Reconnection 13:50 Value 8: Love as Praxis 14:50 Value 9: Unity 15:55 Value 10: Social Work Beyond the Profession 17:10 Reflecting on Kinning 18:40 Meditation and the Circle of Self 21:00 Guided Candlelight Meditation 24:40 Reflection and Gratitude 26:45 Closing and Return to Practice#RevolutionarySocialWork #SocialWorkEducation #GuidedMeditation #CandlelightMeditation #Kinship #SocialJustice #TraumaInformed #NonpartisanSocialWork #RelationalPractice #CriticalConsciousness © Revolutionary Social Work