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TLC Connections is where educators, counselors, and community leaders come together to inspire change. In each episode, we share real stories, actionable insights, and practical tools to empower you to make a lasting impact on the youth, families, and communities you serve—one connection at a time.Follow the show today and join this thriving community of changemakers.
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- 2 days ago34 min
Dr. Dorrell Green - Why School Improvement Starts With Relationships
SUMMARY:In this episode of TLC Connections, host Alyssa Brouse sits down with Norristown Area School District Superintendent Dr. Dorrell Green to explore how strong relationships, community engagement, and trauma-informed care drive student success. Drawing from his own childhood experiences and over 25 years in public education, Dr. Green shares his vision for long-term leadership, addressing modern technology challenges, and building empathy-driven schools where every student can thrive.GUEST BIO:Dr. Dorrell Green is the Superintendent of the Norristown Area School District and the 2026 Delaware Superintendent of the Year. With a doctorate in Educational Leadership from Wilmington University, his distinguished career spans roles as a teacher, principal, state education director, and superintendent, all centered on educational equity and community partnerships.HELPFUL LINKS:Dr. Dorrell Green – Superintendent BiographyDr. Dorrell Green – LinkedInNorristown Welcomes Dr. Dorrell GreenNational Association of School PsychologistsSPONSOR: The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) is a social enterprise company based in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to individuals and families, as well as grant writing and management services for school districts and universities.
- 2 weeks ago1h 15m
Emery Brown, NCSP, SB-RPT - Rethinking How Schools Respond to Student Behavior
SUMMARY:In this episode of TLC Connections, John Moody speaks with Emery Brown, NCSP, SB-RPT, a school psychologist with The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth. Emery discusses her work expanding mental health services in Camden City School District under a federal grant to build a multi-tiered support system.She explains how child-centered play therapy and strong adult-child relationships foster self-regulation and belonging.Emery highlights Ukeru, a trauma-informed, restraint-free approach to crisis de-escalation that prioritizes safety over control. She also shares insights on teacher consultation, family partnerships, and her leadership with the Gloucester County Collaborative of School Psychologists.GUEST BIO: Emery Brown is a nationally certified school psychologist, school-based registered play therapist, and certified Ukeru trainer. A contributing writer for Education Week, her work focuses on equipping schools with trauma-informed tools to ensure students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.HELPFUL LINKS:Emery Brown LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emery-brown-b3a938180/?isSelfProfile=falseEmery's Ukeru Trainer Spotlight: https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/inbox/id/AAQkAGE0OGEzNTRmLTIyODEtNDBkOS05MjAzLWE5MDA5ODc2ZmU3OAAQAGCU1Xx67bNIlBJw2kJZrfM%3DEmery's August 2026 Education Week article about developing student leadership and confidence at an early age: https://www.edweek.org/leadership/opinion-even-2nd-graders-are-leaders-in-my-school-heres-what-that-looks-like/2026/08Information about trauma-informed, restraint-free behavior management: https://www.ukerusystems.com/Information about play therapy and professional credentials: https://www.a4pt.org/Resources on school psychology and comprehensive school psychological services: https://www.nasponline.org/SPONSOR:The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) is a social enterprise company based in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to individuals and families, as well as grant writing and management services for school districts and universities.
- Sep 8, 202638 min
Emily Gatto, LCSW - Building Better Access to Quality Mental Health Care
SUMMARY:In this episode of TLC Connections, Alyssa Brouse sits down with Emily Gatto, LCSW, Senior Vice President of TLC Wellness, to discuss making specialized mental health care more accessible.Emily shares how her behavioral health experience shaped TLC Wellness into an insurance-based practice designed to help clients access affordable, individualized treatment. They explore TLC Wellness’s lifespan approach, the importance of a diverse clinical team, and the value of matching clients with the right therapist and treatment approach.The conversation also highlights experiential therapies like EMDR and sand tray therapy, which can help clients process experiences beyond what words alone can express. Emily reflects on her growth as a clinician, leader, and mother, and discusses the importance of connection, relationships, and repair over perfection.Throughout the episode, Emily offers insight into TLC Wellness’s mission to combine accessibility, specialized expertise, and personalized care for individuals and families.GUEST BIO:Emily Gatto, LCSW, is Senior Vice President of TLC Wellness and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with experience across multiple levels of behavioral health care, including case management, primary care, intensive in-home family-based therapy, and outpatient mental health services.Emily has led the development and growth of TLC Wellness, an insurance-based outpatient therapy practice serving children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and older adults. She has focused on building a diverse clinical team with expertise across trauma, neurodivergence, couples and family therapy, eating disorders, and other specialized areas, while expanding access to quality mental health care.As a clinician, Emily works particularly with first responders, emergency service professionals, and parents experiencing chronic stress, burnout, trauma, and the demands of caring for others. Her therapeutic approach emphasizes understanding patterns, building practical coping skills, strengthening relationships, and helping people feel more grounded and present in their lives.Emily is also a mother of three and brings both her professional and personal experiences to her belief that meaningful change begins with connection, compassion, and meeting people where they are.Emily's current Psychology Today profile specifically identifies first responders, emergency service professionals, and parents as populations she works with. TLC materials identify her as Senior Vice President of TLC Wellness.HELPFUL LINKS:TLC Wellness — wellwithtlc.comEmily Gatto – Psychology Today — https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/emily-gatto-audubon-pa/1232235Emily Gatto – LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-gatto-lcsw-130a27269/The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth — thelincolncenter.comSPONSOR:The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) is a social enterprise company based in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to individuals and families, as well as grant writing and management services for school districts and universities.
- Aug 25, 20261h 8m
Siamak Namazi - Eight Years a Hostage: Strategy, Survival, and Freedom
SUMMARY:In this episode of TLC Connections, GT Freeman sits down with Siamak Namazi, an Iranian-American consultant, strategist, and former hostage who spent 2,898 days imprisoned in Iran.Siamak shares how what he expected to be a four-day trip to Iran in 2015 became more than eight years of captivity. He describes his arrest, time in solitary confinement, the devastating experience of being left behind during a hostage deal, and the imprisonment of his father. But much of the conversation focuses on what Siamak did when he realized he needed a different way to think about his circumstances.Drawing on his career as a strategist and political risk consultant, Siamak began separating “hostage me” from “consultant me”—approaching his own situation as if he were advising a client. That shift helped him create routines, find leverage where seemingly none existed, and make difficult decisions with limited information and extraordinarily high stakes.The conversation follows Siamak through the final years of his captivity, including his hunger strike and his decision to conduct an unprecedented CNN interview from inside Evin Prison.Now nearly three years removed from captivity, Siamak also speaks candidly about returning to everyday life, seeking therapy, reconnecting with family, and learning how to live outside prison again. He and GT close by exploring the lessons Siamak now shares with others: creating distance from a problem, establishing routines, finding leverage, accepting mistakes, drawing strength from other people, and making decisions when the stakes are high and the information is incomplete.GUEST BIO:Siamak Namazi is an Iranian-American consultant, advisor, speaker, and advocate who spent 2,898 days wrongfully imprisoned in Iran’s Evin Prison before his release in September 2023, making him the longest-held American hostage in Iran.Before his captivity, Siamak advised multinational organizations on strategy, market entry, risk mitigation, and public affairs across the United States, Middle East, and Africa. Today, Siamak advocates for hostages and policies aimed at deterring hostage diplomacy while drawing on his experience in captivity to speak about strategic thinking, leadership, resilience, decision-making, and managing through extreme uncertainty.Siamak holds an MBA from London Business School, an MS in Urban Planning and Policy Development from Rutgers University, and a BA in International Relations from Tufts University.HELPFUL LINKS:Siamak Namazi – McCain Institute: https://www.mccaininstitute.org/about/the-washington-forum/siamak-namazi/?John McCain Freedom for Political Prisoners Initiative: https://www.mccaininstitute.org/fppi/?Siamak Namazi – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siamak_Namazi?SPONSOR:The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) is a social enterprise company based in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to individuals and families, as well as grant writing and management services for school districts and universities.
- Aug 11, 202628 min
Aaron Bell, LPC, M.Ed. - Building Trust in School-Based Counseling
SUMMARY:In this episode of TLC Connections, Alyssa Brouse sits down with Aaron Bell, LPC, M.Ed., an intervention counselor at Spring-Ford Area High School, for a conversation about what effective school-based counseling looks like when connection comes first.Aaron shares how he builds trust with high school students by being visible, approachable, and authentic—not just during scheduled counseling sessions, but throughout the school day.The conversation also explores some of the challenges Aaron sees regularly, including anxiety and school avoidance. Aaron discusses helping students understand what is keeping them from school, build confidence and distress tolerance, develop relaxation and coping skills, and gradually become more comfortable with situations they might otherwise avoid. He also shares his experience supporting students with IEPs and the importance of working collaboratively with teachers, case managers, and other school professionals.Throughout the episode, Aaron returns to the importance of authenticity—being yourself, allowing room for mistakes, and connecting with students as people. It's an approach that helps young people feel safe enough to be themselves, too.GUEST BIO:Aaron Bell, LPC, M.Ed., is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 15 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults. He earned his Master of Education in School Counseling from Kutztown University and a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology from Penn State University.As an intervention counselor at Spring-Ford Area High School, Aaron supports students with a range of emotional, behavioral, and academic needs, with much of his current work focused on students receiving special education services. His approach emphasizes relationship-building, authenticity, student agency, and practical coping skills.Aaron also provides outpatient therapy through Sunrise Counseling and Life Coaching, working with clients experiencing anxiety, PTSD, grief, panic disorders, ADD, trauma-related conditions, and conflict. His individualized approach incorporates evidence-based practices including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, along with humor and an approachable style that helps clients feel comfortable and supported.HELPFUL LINKS:Aaron Bell – Sunrise Counseling and Life Coaching Aaron's professional profileThe Lincoln Center for Family and Youth TLC websiteSpring-Ford Area School District Spring-Ford websiteSunrise Counseling and Life Coaching Sunrise Counseling websiteSPONSOR:The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) is a social enterprise company based in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to individuals and families, as well as grant writing and management services for school districts and universities.
- Jul 28, 202637 min
Marlanea Heaven - How Social-Emotional Learning Helps Students Thrive
SUMMARY:In this episode of TLC Connections, Alyssa Brouse welcomes Marlanea Heaven, a counselor with The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, for a thoughtful conversation about social-emotional learning, resilience, and the importance of helping young people build the skills they need to thrive.Drawing from her work in schools throughout southeastern Pennsylvania, Marlanea explains how social-emotional learning helps students develop self-awareness, emotional regulation, communication, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making. She shares how classroom workshops, student success plans, and relationship-centered support can improve both academic performance and student well-being while creating safe spaces where young people feel seen, heard, and valued.The conversation also explores practical strategies for managing stress and anxiety, including nervous system regulation, mindfulness, grounding exercises, breathing techniques, and movement-based practices that students can use in everyday life. Marlanea discusses the science of neuroplasticity and encourages listeners to embrace the idea that people are never "stuck"—that growth and change remain possible throughout life.Throughout the episode, one message remains clear: when we intentionally teach emotional skills, create supportive environments, and help young people recognize their strengths, we don't just respond to problems—we help prevent them.GUEST BIO:Marlanea Heaven, MSW, is a counselor with The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, where she provides social-emotional learning, counseling, and behavioral health support to students across multiple school districts. During her time with TLC, she has served as a Youth and Family Counselor, facilitated family reunification services, and developed innovative social-emotional learning workshops that help students build self-awareness, emotional regulation, communication skills, and resilience.Marlanea previously led social-emotional learning initiatives at Roosevelt High School in the Norristown Area School District, where she created classroom workshops and individualized student success plans that contributed to improved student outcomes, including increased course completion and fewer behavioral referrals.A U.S. Army veteran with a passion for prevention, mindfulness, and neuroscience-informed approaches to mental wellness, Marlanea is dedicated to helping young people recognize their strengths, navigate life's challenges, and understand that growth and healing are always possible.Learn more about TLC at:https://thelincolncenter.comHELPFUL LINKS:The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth https://thelincolncenter.comCommunity Evolve & Thrive https://www.communityevolveandthrive.comMarlanea Heaven – LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marlaneaheaven/CASEL (Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning) https://casel.orgSPONSOR:The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) is a social enterprise company based in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to individuals and families, as well as grant writing and management services for school districts and universities.
- Jul 14, 202655 min
Nunuye Charity - Building Educational Opportunity in Ethiopia
SUMMARY:In this episode of TLC Connections, Julie Knudsen welcomes Daniel Teklu and Yette Asfaw, co-founders of Nunuye Charity, for a heartfelt conversation about education, opportunity, and the lasting impact of community service. Inspired by the life of Daniel's late sister, Nunu, the organization began as a family effort to support one orphanage in Ethiopia and has since grown into a nonprofit improving educational access and basic resources for children and families across the region.Daniel and Yette share how their experiences growing up in Ethiopia shaped their belief that education is one of the most powerful tools for breaking the cycle of poverty. They discuss the many barriers children face—including damaged schools, lack of classroom supplies, food insecurity, and the lasting effects of conflict—and explain how Nunuye Charity partners with local organizations to address those needs in practical, sustainable ways.The conversation highlights several of the organization's initiatives, including building a community computer center, renovating an elementary school serving more than 800 students, providing desks and school supplies, supporting an orphanage, and supplying reusable menstrual hygiene products so girls can continue attending school. Daniel and Yette also discuss efforts to improve nutrition, support vulnerable women, and create economic opportunities that help families become more self-sufficient over time.Throughout the episode, they reflect on the importance of local partnerships, sustainable solutions, and the belief that changing one child's future can create ripple effects that strengthen entire families and communities.GUEST BIO:Nunuye Charity is a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2019 to honor the legacy of Mahlet "Nunu" Teklu and her lifelong commitment to helping children in need. Based in Maryland, the organization partners with trusted local organizations in Ethiopia to improve access to education, nutrition, and healthcare for vulnerable children, women, and families.Since its founding, Nunuye Charity has helped establish computer learning centers, renovate schools, provide desks and school supplies, support orphanages, fund nutrition programs, distribute reusable menstrual hygiene supplies to keep girls in school, and develop sustainable economic opportunities for women.Learn more or support their work at:https://nunuye.orgHELPFUL LINKS:Nunuye Charity https://nunuye.orgDonate or Learn More https://nunuye.orgUNICEF – Education https://www.unicef.org/educationUNICEF Ethiopia https://www.unicef.org/ethiopiaThe Lincoln Center for Family and Youth https://thelincolncenter.comSPONSOR:The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) is a social enterprise company based in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to individuals and families, as well as grant writing and management services for school districts and universities.
- Jun 30, 202655 min
Patricia Omoqui - Finding Purpose Through Life's Hardest Challenges
SUMMARY:In this episode of TLC Connections, GT Freeman welcomes executive coach, speaker, and author Patricia Omoqui for a deeply personal conversation about purpose, resilience, leadership, and the transformative power of life's unexpected challenges.At the center of her story is her daughter Maggie, whose diagnosis with Prader-Willi syndrome profoundly changed Patricia's understanding of success, purpose, and what it means to lead a meaningful life.Listeners will also hear Patricia reflect on lessons from athletics, corporate leadership, motherhood, and executive coaching, while offering practical insights for anyone seeking greater clarity, purpose, and fulfillment. Throughout the conversation, she reminds us that purpose is less about a particular job or title and more about how we choose to show up for others each day.Whether you're leading an organization, raising a family, navigating adversity, or simply asking what's next, this episode offers an encouraging reminder that growth often begins with the work we do within ourselves.GUEST BIO:Patricia Omoqui is an executive coach, leadership consultant, keynote speaker, and author dedicated to helping leaders unlock their full potential while building lives of purpose and well-being. A former Princeton University basketball captain and professional basketball player in Brazil, England, and Sweden, Patricia began her career in business consulting before transitioning into leadership coaching and organizational development.Today, Patricia works with corporate executives, nonprofit leaders, entrepreneurs, and high-impact changemakers through executive coaching, leadership development, keynote speaking, and consulting. Her work integrates positive psychology, neuroscience, emotional intelligence, trauma-informed coaching, and purpose-driven leadership to help individuals and organizations thrive.Patricia is also the author of Clarify Your Purpose and Live It and is passionate about helping leaders create lasting ripple effects through personal transformation. Her journey has been deeply shaped by raising her oldest daughter, Maggie, who lives with Prader-Willi syndrome—a rare genetic disorder that inspired Patricia's lifelong commitment to resilience, compassion, and purposeful leadership.HELPFUL LINKS:Patricia Omoqui https://patriciaomoqui.comAbout Patricia https://patriciaomoqui.com/about/story/Patricia Omoqui – LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciaomoqui/Clarify Your Purpose and Live It https://patriciaomoqui.comThe Lincoln Center for Family and Youth https://thelincolncenter.comPrader-Willi Syndrome Association (USA) https://www.pwsausa.orgSPONSOR:The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) is a social enterprise company based in the Greater Philadelphia Area. Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to individuals and families, as well as grant writing and management services for school districts and universities.
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