
The TBRI Podcast
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.
Latest episodes

Sep 25, 2024 • 36min
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.
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TBRI Ambassador Organizations
Amanda's previous episodes:
- Trauma, the Brain and TBRI
- TBRI Connecting Principles
- Meet the Trainer

Sep 18, 2024 • 1h
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.
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Linked References:
- HALO Project
- Cindy's Previous TBRI Podcast Episodes: here and here
- Jude Caddidy - Truth Lies & Intimacy Article ( four skills for meaningful relationships)
- Trying Differently Rather Than Harder (book)
- FASD Success (podcast, videos, courses)

Sep 11, 2024 • 44min
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 4, 2024 • 50min
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

Jun 12, 2024 • 47min
The Impact of Racial Trauma
Today we have a special bonus episode that has become canon for the TBRI Podcast. Kayla Rabb and Sarah Mercado discuss the impact of racism on the 5 B's as a form of trauma.
Links from this episode:
Trauma, the Brain and TBRI Podcast Episode (discusses the 5 B’s in detail)
TCU Psychology and DETR Graduate Programs
Trust-Based Relational Intervention®
TBRI® Practitioner Training
Katie Maitland
Allostatic Load
My Grandmother’s Hands
Handle With Care Program

May 29, 2024 • 28min
Talking TBRI® with Geoff Nelson
We're wrapping up season 8 of the TBRI Podcast with a "meet the trainer" chat with Geoff Nelson. Geoff is a Regional Training Specialist with KPICD.
Links mentioned in this episode:
Henry Milton
Methodist Childrens Home
HEB
Theme Song from Flash Gordon
Skytear

May 22, 2024 • 34min
TBRI Nurture Groups Part 2
We're back with a demonstration of a TBRI Nurture Group! Be sure to stick around for the end for a special performance art piece all about Nurture Groups.
Links from this episode:
TBRI Nurture Groups Part 1
Emmelie Pickett
Dr. Danica Knight
Nurture Group Outline
Eatzi’s
TJJD

May 15, 2024 • 33min
TBRI Nurture Groups Part I
Today we're breaking down one of our favorite topics: TBRI Nurture Groups!
Katie Rinaudo joins us to talk about the why behind nurture groups, the structure, and practical tips for implementation.
Join us next week for part 2 of this conversation where we demonstrate a TBRI Nurture Group.
Here are the links mentioned in this episode:
Links:
Truth, Lies & Intimacy Article by Jude Cassidy (Four Skills of Healthy Relationships)
Nurture Group Outline
Leah Gilliam Episode
Williamson County Juvenile Services
Anna Palmer Episode

May 8, 2024 • 43min
Trauma-Informed Leadership with Leah Gilliam
TBRI Mentor Leah Gilliam joins the podcast today to talk about trauma-informed leadership and what it means to "TBRI" your staff.

May 1, 2024 • 51min
A TBRI® Coffee Chat: Summer Edition
In this episode, Kimberly Glaudy joins us to talk all about preparing for summer break in a trauma-informed way.