Lunchtime Chats with BTO
by Kierra Price
Our mission at Brookline Teen Outreach (BTO) is to provide quality free resources to youth to maximize their potential through a unique and dynamic approach. In this podcast, Lunchtime Chats with BTO, we hope to utilize this platform to provide our listeners with valuable and applicable content to understand the foundations of our work and learn tangible ways to implement these important components of development for the youth you serve. In each season, our goal is to provide our listeners with tools, resources, interventions, conversations, and community to deepen relationships with youth. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooklineteenoutreach/support
Episodes
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S3Ep6: Professional Relationships
In this episode, Kierra and Nic discuss what it looks like to have a healthy professional relationship, in the workplace, the classroom, and in college.Professional relationships consist of setting healthy boundaries, advocating for yourself, and thinking about what are the expectations of that...
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S3Ep5: Reflecting on Our Relationships with Food
In this episode, Kierra and Nic tackle the difficult and sensitive subject of our relationships with food. Connections are made to attachment styles to help us understand how different people form different relationships with food but also how they are impacted socially and culturally. Kierra and...
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S3Ep4: Toxic and Unhealthy Relationships
*TW: abusive relationships, domestic abuse We all know what it's like to be in some kind of relationship that has some unhealthy and toxic dynamics. Whether its a friendship, romantic relationship, co-worker, or family member, unhealthy relationships can have detrimental effects of your…
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S3Ep3: Exploring the Relationship with the Self
The relationship with the self is the hardest one for all of us to confront and talk about. Join us as we explore what makes our longest and the most important relationship the hardest one for us to maintain. Kierra and Nic make connections back to previous episodes to touch on the impacts of...
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S3Ep2: Exploring Types of Familial Relationships and Dynamics
Welcome to episode 2! Are you interested in learning about different types of family dynamics? Maybe you are looking to learn more about and validate your own experience within your family. Maybe you need some help identifying how you’d like to approach parenting someday. Maybe you need support…
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S3Ep1: Attachment Theory and Relational Connection
Welcome to episode 1 of Season 3 of Lunchtime Chats with BTO! Join counselors Kierra Price and new official co-host Nic DiSalvo as they discuss all things relationships, starting with exploring attachment theory and attachment styles. In this episode, Kierra and Nic cover studies related to...
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Miniseries Ep3: Community Members React! A conversation with Ahsley Larrow-Roberts and Lynaugh Bobst
Today Kierra and Nic sit down with community members and Brookline Teen Outreach interns Ashley and Lynaugh. They offer a unique perspective as community members as well as working mental health professionals. We finish up our miniseries with a heartwarming and unique conversation about Brookline...
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Miniseries Ep 2: An Internal Perspective with Michael Fialkowski and Jeremie Nguyen
Hey! Welcome to episode 2 of our miniseries! We are also excited to be joined by some of our interns, Jeremie and Michael. In this episode, we discuss different topics and perspectives about the Teen Center and what it is like to be an up and coming counselor in the world. Our group discusses the...
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Miniseries Ep1: Answering Teen's Questions with Diana Fischerkeller and Joan Mercer
Hey! It's been a while we are excited to be back with a new miniseries! In todays episode we sit down with Diana Fischerkeller and Joan Mercer to answer some of the teens pressing questions about mental health, wellness and other issues. Topics covered in this episode: Seasonal depression 7:25...
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S2Ep8: Failure and behavior management: Conversations with Caitlin McNulty
In this episode, Kierra invites Caitlin McNulty, Brookline Teen Outreach's executive director, back on to close out Season 2 of Lunchtime Chats with BTO to talk about FAILURE related to behavior management. Kierra and Caitlin discuss what her behavior management philosophy looks like, how she...
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S2Ep7: The importance of modeling desired behaviors with youth
*Our podcast team apologizes for last week's episode being late due to technical issues. Episode 7 and episode 8 will be released at the same time for our listeners to binge! Enjoy! In this episode, Kierra discusses the importance of adults modeling healthy behaviors as a behavior management…
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S2Ep6: Utilizing Counseling Skills with Nic DiSalvo
In this episode, Kierra invites mental health professional and BTO staff member Nic DiSalvo back on to discuss the importance of utilizing basic counseling skills to build connection. We learn more about Nic's background as a counselor and how this role and education informs the work he does with...
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S2Ep5: Consequences and expectations: Consistency is key
In this episode, Kierra dives in to talk about setting reasonable expectations and consequences for youth, while reflecting on the importance of being consistent when sticking to these expectations and following up with the consequences. She breaks down how to set expectations with clear...
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S2Ep4: Giving choices as a form of youth empowerment: Conversations with Nic DiSalvo
In this episode, Kierra interviews a key BTO staff member and mental health counselor, Nic DiSalvo, to talk about the importance of giving choices as a behavior management tool. Kierra and Nic discuss the importance of giving choices as a way to empower youth to build confidence, self-esteem,...
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S2Ep3: Validation, positive reinforcement, and verbal praise are key!
In this episode or Lunchtime Chats with BTO, Kierra covers three of the most important behavior management tools you can have in your toolbox: validation, positive reinforcement, and verbal praise! She breaks each of these down for you, providing their definitions, how to use them, how they are...
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S2Ep2: How to know which behavioral management techniques to use and when?
In this episode, Kierra dives into some deeper content regarding important concepts to consider when it comes to identifying which behavior management techniques to use when interacting with youth! There are a number of important concepts to consider when choosing behavior management tools with...
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S2Ep1: What is behavior management?
Welcome back to our second season of Lunchtime Chats with BTO! This season we are focusing on behavior management -- what it is, what tools you can use, how to use them, why they are important, and so much more. We will be joined by some great guests this season, some new and some returning, to...
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Season 2 Trailer: Lunchtime Chats with BTO
*EDIT* Season 2 of Lunchtime Chats at BTO will start on Tuesday July 5, 2022. Check out our trailer for season two of Lunchtime Chats with BTO coming out on Tuesday June 7, 2022. In this season, we will be tackling a series of behavior management interventions and how you can implement these…
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S1Ep8: Consulting Services at BTO
In this short episode, Kierra breaks down the consulting services offered by Brookline Teen Outreach and how our organization can aid in the growth and development of other organizations! Connect with us to learn more! If you are interested in learning more, pursuing our consulting services, or…
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S1Ep7: Youth Self-Care
In this episode, Kierra dives into the importance of youth self-care while discussing the different areas of self-care. Examples of tangible and accessible ways for youth to achieve self-care are discussed. Resources are provided below. Helpful apps for self-care: Aloe Budd reminds you to do self...
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S1Ep6: Black Teen Mental Health Matters: Conversations with Mike Briggs
In this episode, Kierra interviews Black mental health counselor, Michael Briggs, to touch on Black teen mental health. The pair discuss the rise in depression and suicide rates, how to get the Black community to "buy in" to mental health services, and how to navigate obstacles for the Black...
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S1Ep5: How to talk to your teen(s) with depression: Conversations with Diana Fischerkeller, LPC
In this episode, Kierra interviews guest Diana Fischerkeller who is a licensed professional counselor and the clinical director of BTO's sister organization, Compassionate Counseling. Here, the pair discuss the importance of noticing signs of depression and anxiety within teens and how to tackle...
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S1Ep4: The Power of Language
In this episode, Kierra discussed the power of language and intentionality when working with youth. She outlines guidelines about the importance of language and how to implement changes to the way you approach language with youth. Click HERE to donate to BTO. Click HERE to check out our Patreon...
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S1Ep3: Adventure Based Counseling Program: Conversations with primitive skills expert Robert Burns
Listen about BTO's unique adventure based counseling program that provides transformative skill and self-esteem building for the youth we serve. Learn how you can use this with the youth in your life to create and deepen connections! Click HERE to donate to BTO. If you'd like to learn more about...
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S1Ep2: Creating Safety: Conversations with Caitlin McNulty
In this episode, Kierra and Cait dive into an important foundational pillar of working with youth: creating safety. Here, they discuss what it means to create and be a safe space, the importance of creating safety, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and tips for creating safe spaces for youth. Click…
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S1Ep1: Cultivating a Positive Sense of Self in Youth: Conversations with BTO founder Caitlin McNulty
In this episode, we talk about the importance of cultivating a positive sense of self for youth in after school programs. We covered the key components of helping develop a positive sense of self for youth and tangible ways to implement this information with the youth you work and/or engage with....
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Welcome to Lunchtime Chats with BTO
Meet your host, Kierra Price, and Brookline Teen Outreach (BTO) and get a preview of what Lunchtime Chats with BTO is all about! Please remember to RATE, REVIEW, and SUBSCRIBE! Subscribe to our Patreon HERE for more content and resources. Find BTO on all major social media: Brookline Teen…
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About this show
Our mission at Brookline Teen Outreach (BTO) is to provide quality free resources to youth to maximize their potential through a unique and dynamic approach. In this podcast, Lunchtime Chats with BTO, we hope to utilize this platform to provide our listeners with valuable and applicable content to understand the foundations of our work and learn tangible ways to implement these important components of development for the youth you serve. In each season, our goal is to provide our listeners with tools, resources, interventions, conversations, and community to deepen relationships with youth. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooklineteenoutreach/support
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