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In this episode, Kierra discusses the importance of adults modeling healthy behaviors as a behavior management tool. While many think that children tend to grow out of their "copy-cat" phase when they hit their teenage years, that's not necessarily true. Teens are always watching, even if we don't know it! That's why it's so important to be mindful and intentional about your behaviors with youth. Modeling as a behavior management tool can be used to teach specific hands-on skills, promote healthy and desired behaviors, teach life, social, emotional skills, and promote safety for exploration and cultivation of positive sense of self.

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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 youth. The pair discuss active listening, eye contact, reflecting of meaning, reflecting of feeling, and open questioning.

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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 consequences for youth, how clear, direct communication plays a role, what consequences and follow ups with youth can look like after not adhering to the expectations set, and how consistency can build connection.

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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, autonomy, and responsibility. Nic gives listeners some reflections on the importance of self-reflection and taking note of their roles within the lives of youth to help guide more positive interactions and build deeper connections.

You can always find more resources and information on our website brooklineteenoutreach.org. You can find counseling resources on our sister organization Compassionate Counseling’s website compassionatecounselingpa.org. Thanks so much for listening!

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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 helpful in curbing non-desired behaviors and encouraging desired behaviors, how they help build connections and confidence, and examples of what each of these can look like. Kierra continues to provide framework for understanding behavior management as a tool for connection and talks about how each of these tools can lead to deeper relationships to youth!

You can always find more resources and information on our website brooklineteenoutreach.org. You can find counseling resources on our sister organization Compassionate Counseling’s website compassionatecounselingpa.org. Thanks so much for listening!

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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 youth. Kierra explains the importance of youth development through the framework of Erikson's theory of development, focusing on the first five stages from birth through adolescence. She briefly describes why each stage is importance to understanding an individual's foundations and how they move about and perceive the world and themselves. Other concepts covered in this episode include age, cognition, presence of developmental delay, life skills, and mental health diagnoses with youth. All concepts are important to consider when using behavior management with youth to ensure we are using these as tools for growth rather than solely using these as tools for punishment. 

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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 talk about the importance of behavior management! In this episode, we focus on covering the basics of what behavior management even is. Kierra dives into some of the big concepts to keep in mind throughout this season and in your own practice with youth. 

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*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 skills with the youth you serve or engage with! These episodes will provide you with educational and counseling perspective on how to use these interventions as well as how to build trust, love, and care in your relationships with youth. We're excited to provide you with this information this summer and to have you along for the ride!

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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! 

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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 care.

Breath to Relax helps you practice breathing exercises.

Mindshift helps you engage in positive affirmations.

Spotify and Headspace are great resources for sleep aid and meditation.

YouTube is a great resource for meditation and mindfulness exercises as well as a great place to learn basic physical self-care like hygiene, nutrition, safety trainings, and exercise.

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