Bonfire

Joel Van Egbert

The live Bonfire Podcast recognizes teens as a spark for change. Each episode amplifies young voices and focuses on specific issues important to today’s youth. Our therapists, Stephanie Heitkemper and Camp Director, Joel Van Egbert are joined each week by young adults eager to share and learn. Listen as we engage in meaningful conversation, offer powerful resources, share our happiness and grief and have a little fun around the Bonfire!

Episodes

  1. 06/18/2020

    Ep. 2: Positive Boundaries

    Camp Jojo proudly presents Bonfire, a special podcast designed to elevate the voices of young adults that are hoping to spark change in the world. “Daring to set boundaries is about having the courage to love ourselves even when we risk disappointing others” - Brene Brown Episode 2 is focused on maintaining positive boundaries during this emotional time. "To post, or not to post - that is the questions" We discuss the changing voice of social media and the responsibility of being an advocate. We share some ways to share your thoughts in positive way through art, music and research. Journal: Evaluate your boundaries- personal, mental/physical health, family, education. Do you have Grief boundaries? How have you paced your social media?  Homework:  "As a Black woman, I can’t ever stop thinking about racism. It’s not a choice; it’s my reality."  Written by: Natachi Onwuamaegbu https://www.seattletimes.com/life/as-a-black-woman-i-cant-stop-thinking-about-racism-its-my-reality/?fbclid=IwAR290hOBfNbGMgPg8m2FmnW-8i9aJ4_qacytsVQcXquRhcOG_GgTuuleg5A Resources:  Books: Kindred Film: The Last Black Man in San Francisco Music: Noname App: The Launchpad free digital workbook to overcome biases and systemic racism (@launchpadplanner) Need Support? Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255, text TALK to 38255 Text HELLO to 741741 www.crisistextline.org American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: www.afsp.org Trevor Project, saving young LGBTQ lives: 1-866-488-7386/ Text TREVOR 1-202-304-1200 Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860 Text START 741-741to be put in contact with a crisis counselor

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The live Bonfire Podcast recognizes teens as a spark for change. Each episode amplifies young voices and focuses on specific issues important to today’s youth. Our therapists, Stephanie Heitkemper and Camp Director, Joel Van Egbert are joined each week by young adults eager to share and learn. Listen as we engage in meaningful conversation, offer powerful resources, share our happiness and grief and have a little fun around the Bonfire!