Lunchtime Chats with BTO

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 community to receive the resources they need. Click HERE to donate to BTO. Click HERE to subscribe to our Patreon. Email us at info@brooklineteenoutreach.org If you are looking for services for mental health,

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 the obstacles of talking with them about these hard topics! CORRECTION: Please visit compassionatecounselingpa.ORG for more information about BTO's sister organization. Click HERE to donate to BTO. If you'd

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 account. If you'd like to learn more about our program, click HERE to visit our website! To contact us, email us at info@brooklineteenoutreach.org. Check us out on all major social media accounts @

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 our program, click HERE to visit our website! To contact us, email us at info@brooklineteenoutreach.org. --- Support this podcast:

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 HERE to subscribe to our Patreon for extra activities and resources! Click HERE if you'd like to donate to BTO! Follow us on all major social media @ Brookline Teen Outreach To contact us, email us at

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. If you want to contact us, email us at info@brooklineteenoutreach.org To donate to BTO, click HERE. To subscribe to our Patreon for more resources, click HERE -- more info to come! Follow us on all major

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 Outreach Connect with BTO: info@brooklineteenoutreach.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brooklineteenoutreach/support