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The TBRI Podcast

Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development TCUchild.tcu.edu
The TBRI® Podcast features conversations about Trust-Based Relational Intervention®, an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. On this podcast we talk about the elements of trauma-informed care and chat with experts in the field about implementing TBRI® across different communities of care and practice.
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Episodes

Friends from the Journey Celebrating our 20th Anniversary

John Warren, a TBRI Practitioner, TBRI Mentor, is the Community Engagement and Training Specialist at Methodist Children's Home. He joined us on the podcast to talk about his time with MCH and their journey to implement TBRI across their organization. John is a longtime friend of KPICD and also shares stories from our shared history and his favorite memories with Dr. Karyn Purvis and Dr. David Cross.

Aug 20, 202538 minSeason 12Ep. 5

Meeting the Needs of Bio Families

Reba Huskins, a TBRI Practitioner and the Family Support Services Coordinator for Restoration Rome, joins the TBRI Podcast to talk about how to meet the needs of the biological families of children who have entered foster care.

Aug 13, 202536 minSeason 12Ep. 4

Supporting Emerging Adults in the College Years

Today we have two TCU professors from our Education Team joining the podcast! Dr. Casey Call and Dr. Molly O'Mealy share how they support the emerging adults that sit in their classrooms and give insight into the developmental changes occurring during the college years.

Aug 06, 202539 minSeason 12Ep. 3

Supporting Young Adults in times of Transition

What does it look like to view the transition from highschool to young adulthood through a developmental lens? TBRI Podcast regular, Kim Glaudy, joins us to kick off our miniseries about this very topic. Kim and Sarah talk about the way that attachment, biological changes, mindfulness, and more play out in our relationships with young adults as they gain independence.

Jul 23, 202539 minSeason 12Ep. 1

Walking With Kids Through Traumatic Loss

How can parents and caregivers best support children who are walking through a traumatic loss? In this episode, Dr. Jim Henry and Samantha Farris help us understand the importance of holding space for our children’s emotions, how adults can acknowledge their own feelings while helping kids process theirs, sharing information with kids based on their development, how trauma affects behavior, and helpful resources for learning more. Resources mentioned in this Episode: Free Access to TBRI 101 FAST...

Jul 09, 202545 min

Celebrating 20 Years of KPICD: Henry Milton

2025 marks 20 years of KPICD, and we're chatting with some of our team to reflect on how the Institute has evolved during that time. Henry Milton is a longtime training and consultation specialist and shares what it was like to work with Drs. Purvis and Cross, the evolution of the work, and his hopes for the future.

May 21, 202531 minSeason 11Ep. 8

Supporting Foster Families through TBRI

What does it look like to see the needs and radically meet the needs of foster families? Susan Ramirez is the CEO and founder of Austin Angels, a nonprofit with 19 chapters spanning 14 states that seeks to walk alongside children, youth, and families in the foster care community by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship.

May 14, 202547 minSeason 11Ep. 7

TBRI Across Cultures: Estonia

Jane Snaith, a TBRI Practitioner living and working in Estonia, joins us on the podcast to talk about the adaptation of TBRI Across Cultures and how the history of Estonia impacts relationships.

May 01, 202530 minSeason 11Ep. 5

Becoming a Trauma-Informed Organization

What does it look like to implement TBRI within a large organization? Leah Gilliam and Scott Watters joined us on the podcast to talk about how MHMR Tarrant County is implementing TBRI across the entire organization's programs, and also within interpersonal relationships between colleagues.

Apr 24, 202547 minSeason 11Ep. 4

TBRI with Grandparents and Grandchildren

Today we’re chatting with a couple who learned TBRI through their daughter, who is an adoptive and foster mother. Our guests share the joys, challenges, and surprises of using TBRI in their relationship with their grandchildren.

Apr 16, 202535 minSeason 11Ep. 3

Meet the Trainer: Audris Jordan

On this episode of the TBRI Podcast, our host, Sarah Mercado, sits down with Audris Jordan to talk about her work as a KPICD Training & Consultation Specialist, her experience with survivors of sex trafficking, and her TBRI Journey.

Apr 09, 202524 minSeason 11Ep. 2

Hope for the Journey

We’re kicking off season 11 of the TBRI Podcast with a conversation with Justin Myers. Justin is the Director of Programs at Show Hope, which is a TBRI Ambassador Organization and a longtime friend and partner of KPICD. Justin sat down with us today to talk about Hope for the Journey, which is a five-session online resource designed to equip parents, caregivers, church leaders, and professionals with tools to build connection and trust with the children and teens in their care. Hope for the Jour...

Apr 02, 202526 minSeason 11Ep. 1

TBRI® in the Classroom

Stephen Zedler joins us on this episode of the TBRI Podcast to talk about his experience in applying TBRI in the classroom. He also shares his personal journey with TBRI. Links from this episode: Joy Zedler’s TBRI Podcast Episode Pearl Project Empowered to Connect/Hope for the Journey...

Feb 27, 202540 minSeason 10Ep. 8

Practicing Mindfulness

What is mindfulness and how does it impact our relationships? Geoff Nelson joins the podcast today to talk about the importance of bringing mindful awareness to every interaction. Check out our free downloadable resource on mindfulness here !

Feb 20, 202543 minSeason 10Ep. 7

Prioritizing Self-Care

Today on the podcast, KPICD Team members Kari Dady, Geoff Nelson, and Amanda Purvis to talk about self-care. They discuss their successes and struggles with caring for themselves and also provide practical tools for implementing self-care. Check out our free download on self care here !

Feb 12, 202546 minSeason 10Ep. 6

TBRI® & The Importance of Play

Play is an essential part of TBRI, but it's often the first thing to go out the window when things get stressful. In this episode of the TBRI Podcast, Kari Dady joins to talk about the different play personalities and how play can be used to forge meaningful connections. Links from this episode: Stuart Brown Play

Feb 05, 202550 minSeason 10Ep. 5

Seeing the Need through Trauma-Informed Assessment

Samantha Farris joins us on the podcast to talk about seeing the needs of children and youth through trauma-informed neurodevelopmental assessment. See the Need Course for TBRI Practitioners

Jan 29, 202552 minSeason 10Ep. 4

TBRI® Around the World: Ethiopia

Dereje Zeleke of All God's Children International joins the podcast to talk about supporting vulnerable children and families in Ethiopia using TBRI. Links from this episode: AGCI TBRI Ambassador Organizations Follow Dereje: LinkedIn | Facebook...

Jan 22, 202538 minSeason 10Ep. 3

Supporting Teens and Young Adults in Crisis

Kimberly Glaudy joins us to discuss how we can best support teens and young adults who are struggling with thoughts of self-harm and suicide through trust-based relationships.

Jan 15, 202538 minSeason 10Ep. 2

20 Years of KPICD and the Legacy of Dr. Karyn Purvis

We're kicking off the 20th year of the KPICD with Season 10 of the TBRI Podcast! On today's episode, Sarah Mercado and Emmelie Pickett talk about the evolution of KPICD through the years and share memories of Dr. Karyn Purvis. Show Notes: TCU FTDM Healing Families Video Series Dr. Karyn Purvis Hill Creative Group TBRI Practitioner Training The Connected Child Hope Connection Camp Dr. David Cross Dr. Cross’s podcast episode - stories from our Founder Trust-Based Parenting TCU Psychology Departmen...

Jan 08, 202546 minSeason 10Ep. 1

Trust-Based Relationships with Foster Youth and Young Adults

Dr. Angie Proctor joins us to talk about her recent work with youth and young adults transitioning out of foster care. Links from this episode: Boys and Girls Country of Houston Boles Children’s Home Scott Watters Angie’s Book: When Self-Care is a Dirty Word...

Oct 23, 202435 minSeason 9Ep. 8

Caring for the Caregivers

Today our guest is Ana Lucia Cornejo. Analu is a TBRI Practitoner and holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Has worked with vulnerable children and families through private practice and NGOs. She currently works for CAFO Research Centre as the Liaison for Latin America and for OneTree, a Life Action independent partner focused on the care and development of Great Commission leaders in mission and ministry. She serves as a member of Peru por los Niños committee, an alliance of Organi...

Oct 16, 202440 minSeason 9Ep. 7

TBRI® in Justice Settings

On this episode of the TBRI Podcast, we hear from Lucinda Miles, who is the TBRI Program Director for Volunteers for Youth Justice (VYJ) in Shreveport, Louisiana. Lucinda shares about her work with VYJ, specifically in family court settings, and also about her work in educating inmates at Caddo Correctional Center in TBRI. Be sure to listen all the way to the end of the episode where we added a bit of bonus content about the wonderful results of TBRI Training at Caddo Correctional Center. Links ...

Oct 09, 202447 minSeason 9Ep. 6

TBRI® In Communities

Today we're chatting with Gaby Garcia, the Director of Community Development for OC United in Fullerton, CA. Gaby shares her journey to TBRI and the variety of ways she is applying it through her work with OC United - from after school programs to domestic violence support groups. Links from the Episode: - OC United - TBRI® & Trauma-Informed Classrooms Training - Toxic Stress & The Brain - Making Sense of Your Worth...

Oct 02, 202438 minSeason 9Ep. 5

TBRI® Around the Globe

In this episode, Amanda Purvis stops by the podcast to talk about the global impact of TBRI and implementation across cultures. Ask a question or leave a comment. TBRI Ambassador Organizations Amanda's previous episodes: - Trauma, the Brain and TBRI - TBRI Connecting Principles - Meet the Trainer...

Sep 25, 202436 minSeason 9Ep. 4

TBRI® & FASD

Cindy Lee, LCSW is back on the podcast to talk about her work with families and individuals impacted by FASDs, and how TBRI is applied uniquely with this population. Cindy and our host Sarah Mercado walk us through the three sets of TBRI Principles, Empowering, Connecting and Correcting, and discuss how TBRI might be adapted to best meet the needs of a person impacted by FASD. Ask a Question/Leave a Comment About This Episode Linked References: - HALO Project - Cindy's Previous TBRI Podcast Epis...

Sep 18, 20241 hrSeason 9Ep. 3

TBRI® Responsive Strategies, Pt. 2

In this episode, Troy McPeak joins us to continue the conversation on the TBRI Responsive Strategies. This time we're looking at the TBRI IDEAL Response and Levels of Response and how it looks to use these strategies with teens.

Sep 11, 202444 minSeason 9Ep. 2

TBRI® Responsive Strategies Pt. 1

We're kicking off Season 9 of the TBRI® Podcast with a deep dive into the TBRI® Responsive Strategies. In this episode, Kari Dady walks us through the TBRI® IDEAL Response and Levels of Response as an approach to address behaviors. Links Referenced in this Episode: Kari’s Bio Kari’s TBRI in the Courts podcast Episode Kari’s Meet the Trainer Episode Pinochle (card game) Five Crowns (card game) IDEAL Response Animate...

Sep 04, 202450 minSeason 9Ep. 1
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