The TBRI Podcast

Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development TCU•child.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

TBRI® Empowering Principles with Dr. David Cross

Dr. David Cross is the co-founder and Rees-Jones Director of our Institute and also the co-creator of TBRI, so it was extra special to have him on the podcast. This episode is a great overview of the TBRI Empowering Principles. Dr. Cross gives a little history of the Empowering Principles and their place in TBRI, and touches on everything from self-regulation to meeting sensory needs, to transitions, and some of the newer developments of the TBRI Empowering Principles. Linked References from thi...

Jun 01, 2021•47 min•Season 1Ep. 4

TBRI® Connecting Principles with Amanda Purvis

Amanda Purvis is back to talk about the TBRI Connecting Principles! This episode is packed with information about why meaningful connection is so important, and practical ways to implement these principles. Linked References from this episode: Dr. Daniel Siegel Hope for the Journey Conference (formerly Empowered to Connect Conference) Attachment: Why It Matters with Dr. Jamie DeLuna The Attachment Cycle Crisis Prevention Intervention on Tone, Volume & Cadence...

May 25, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 3

Attachment: Why It Matters

This episode is all about one of the topics we're asked about most often: Attachment. Sarah Mercado sat down with Dr. Jamie DeLuna, KPICD Research Scientist, to dive into this foundational piece of TBRI®. For links to the references in this episode, visit the episode's page on our website: https://child.tcu.edu/tbri-podcast-s01-e02/

May 18, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 2

Trauma, the Brain, and TBRI®

Today we’re talking with Amanda Purvis who is a Training Specialist with us here at the Institute. In her role, Amanda’s main focus is training professionals in TBRI and supporting organizations and systems who are implementing the model. Amanda has a background in Child Protective Services as well as foster care, and is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice. Today, Amanda and our host, Sarah Mercado, chat about the impact of trauma on the brains, bodies, biology, and belief s...

May 11, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Coming Soon: The TBRI® Podcast!

The TBRI® Podcast features conversations all about Trust-Based Relational Intervention® - an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. Season 1 launches in May 2021! child.tcu.edu/podcast

May 03, 2021•1 min

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