

The TBRI Podcast
Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development TCU
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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

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.

Apr 24, 2024 • 41min
Watch Me Rise with Pam Taylor & Trent Taylor
Today we're chatting with a mother/son duo, Pam Taylor and Trent Taylor. Together they lead Watch Me Rise, a ministry for adoptive and foster families. Pam and Trent share their own stories of using TBRI in their home and how they support families in their community and beyond.
Links from this episode:
Watch Me Rise Website
Watch Me Rise Podcast
Watch Me Rise Facebook
Hope for the Journey/Empowered to Connect Conference

Apr 17, 2024 • 37min
Implementing TBRI Across Sectors with Anna Palmer
Today on the podcast we're talking with Anna Palmer of Crossroads in New Orleans, Louisiana!
Anna and her team are passionate about cross-sector collaboration and TBRI Implementation. In this episode we talk about how she came to learn about TBRI and what it looks like to walk alongside organizations implementing TBRI.
Links:
Crossroads
The Connected Child
Dr. Karyn Purvis
Dr. David Cross

Apr 10, 2024 • 54min
Sensory Healing After Developmental Trauma with Marti Smith
Marti Smith, Occupational Therapist, TBRI Practitioner, and Author, returns to the TBRI Podcast to talk about her new book, Sensory Healing After Developmental Trauma!
Links from this episode:
Marti’s Website
Sensory Healing After Developmental Trauma Book
Robyn Gobbel
The Connected Therapist
KALMAR App
Bruce Perry
Tracy Stackhouse
Dr. Casey Call
Book People