TLC Connections
TLC Connections
Podcast Description
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.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers on themes such as community engagement, mental health, educational innovation, and social justice. Specific episode topics include hospital-based violence intervention strategies, the impact of diet culture on eating disorder recovery, preparing students for a global future, and community policing philosophies. Episodes emphasize real-life applications and transformative discussions.
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.
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=false
Emery’s Ukeru Trainer Spotlight: https://outlook.cloud.microsoft/mail/inbox/id/AAQkAGE0OGEzNTRmLTIyODEtNDBkOS05MjAzLWE5MDA5ODc2ZmU3OAAQAGCU1Xx67bNIlBJw2kJZrfM%3D
Emery’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/2026/08
Information 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.
Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.