BRYT Spot: Recent Episodes
Chris Shutzer
BRYT spot is about the best practices for parents and new clinicians who are supporting teens in crisis. BRYT stands for Bridge for Resilient Youth in Transition and is a model for helping students return to school after lengthy absences.
Chris and Lindsey interview Dan Simone, long time clinician of one of the original BRYT Programs. Dan tells the story of starting a BRYT Program and gives advice to parents and kids about the ways that mental health is changing over the last 15 years.
Chris and Lindsey interview Becca, a former student of Chris’ BRYT Program. Becca details what she enjoyed about the BRYT model, the experience of fighting depression, her advice to parents and students, and how she took what she learned with her to college.
Chris and Lindsey interview Paul Hyry-Dermith and Henry (Huck) White, the current and former executive directors of BRYT about the direction of BRYT over the last 20 years and into the future.
On this episode, Chris and Lindsey interview Megan Harding, BRYT’s Family Engagement Specialist
Chris and Lindsey discuss Dr. Lisa Damour’s work and specifically managing and regulating emotions.
Chris and Lindsey discuss the end of year procedures, saying goodbye to the seniors, and best practices for BRYT students and families heading into summer vacation.
Chris and Lindsey interview Katrina Kincade, a former student of a BRYT Program. Katrina talks about her mental health journey and offers advice to current BRYT students and their caregivers. Katrina is now Ms. Massachusetts and a news reporter for WBZ CBS Boston.
Chris and Lindsey discuss Seasonal Affective Disorder symptoms and how they can interfere with school for students and caregivers. Chris and Lindsey focus on behavioral interventions.
Chris and Lindsey discuss the importance of allowing students to learn from their failures, and the challenges that this brings for the parents who love them.
Chris and Lindsey give proactive feedback about how to “Cope Ahead” for emotional and schedule disruptions due to vacation time. They also cover best practices for the return to school after winter break.
Chris and Lindsey Interview Katherine Houle and Courtney Tucker, two Associate Directors at BRYT Headquarters about the origin and future of the BRYT Model.
A discussion of the challenges parents face when their kid is struggling with mental health during a school year. This includes what is can feel like for parents, reframing success, and managing day-to-day challenges and patterns.
Chris and Lindsey give some thoughts on anxiety, exposure therapy, and enabling. This episode explores the challenges parents face in helping their kids back to school.
Chris and Lindsey discuss the BRYT Program model, how it works, and how BRYT Spot, the podcast will benefit parents and new clinicians.