The TBRI Podcast

Ann Marie Ronsman is the President and CEO of CASA Child Advocates of Montgommery County in Montgommery, TX. CASA, stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, and Ann Marie tells us about the role of CASA and what is unique about CASA Child Advocates of Montgommery County. We also chat about Ann MArie’s TBRI Journey as a parent, and what organizational implementation has looked like for CASA.  Linked References from this episode: - CASA of Montgommery County - Mike & Perla's Story (the video Ann Marie mentions at the end of the episode)

We’re back for part two of our conversation about TBRI and Teens with Scott Watters. If you haven’t had the chance to listen to the previous episode, go ahead and pause this one, go back and listen to our first episode with Scott, and then meet us back here for this week’s episode. Last week we talked about the teen brain and how to apply the TBRI Empowering and Connecting Principles with teens, and today we’re going to dive into the TBRI Correcting Principles. Linked Resources from this episode: No Drama Discipline Truth Lies & Intimacy: An Attachment Perspective Bessel Van Der Kolk TBRI® for Teens DVD

Today we're tackling one of our most frequently asked questions: "How do I do TBRI with Teens?"  In this episode, Scott and our host, Sarah Mercado, talk about the teenage brain, the needs of teens vs. those of younger children, and what each set of TBRI Principles looks like when applied to teenagers. This conversation is another 2-part episode, so be sure to meet us back here next week to listen to part-two of this conversation. Linked resources from this episode: Arms of Hope/Boles Children's Home The Connected Child The TBRI Lecture Series Connecting Principles Podcast Episode Empowering Principles Podcast Attachment Podcast Episode

Dr. Casey Call is the assistant director of education at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development, and has seen the evolution of our therapeutic camps over the years. Dr. Call not only leads our undergraduate and master’s programs, and also oversees the Hope Connection 2.0, a reimagined therapeutic camp that is based on TBRI Principles. If you are a professional who is considering a therapeutic camp, or if you’re just interested in what all goes into designing a camp, this episode is for you! Linked References from this episode: Hope Connection Camp TBRI Practitioner Training Stories from Our Founder (Dr. David Cross's Podcast Episode) Hope Connection 2.0 Free Camp Resources Online Camp Trainings

This episode continues the conversation from season 4, episode 1. Dr. Debbie Rhea joins us once again to talk about the difference between unstructured and structured play and why outdoor play is so important.  For more information about Dr. Rhea's work and research, visit https://liinkproject.tcu.edu/ 

Today’s guest is TCU Faculty member, Dr. Debbie Rhea. Dr. Rhea is the creator and director of the LiiNK Project. LiiNK, or Let’s Inspire Innovation N Kids, is an initiative to address the needs of the whole child by incorporating more unstructured, outdoor play as part of the school day.  Our host, Sarah Mercado, sat down with Dr. Rhea to talk about LiiNK and the importance of unstructured, outdoor Play. This is part one of a two part series with Dr. Rhea.  https://liinkproject.tcu.edu/ 

What happens when one parent is on board with TBRI and one isn’t? What does raising and lowering the bar for behavior actually mean? Are there consequences in TBRI? On this episode of the TBRI Podcast, Sarah Mercado and Kimberly Glaudy discuss these questions and more. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for this one - this laid-back conversation is full of TBRI wisdom for professionals and parents alike. child.tcu.edu/podcast

Last week we heard from Dr. Melody Aguayo about parenting in the trenches. Today, we hear from her son, Yohannes Aguayo. Yohannes is an alumnus of our Hope Connection Camp and joins us on the podcast today to share his experience growing up in his family, his struggles, and his experience as an adopted person. child.tcu.edu/podcast 

Dr. Melody Aguayo is a wife, a mom, and a parent consultant for overwhelmed parents who are looking for support and solutions to navigate their parenting journey. Melody is a longtime friend of the Institute. She is both a TBRI Practitioner and an alumnae of our Hope Connection Camp. Today we’ll hear a little about her TBRI journey, some insights about implementing TBRI in a family setting, and a little more about her professional work. Whether you’re listening as a parent, or as a professional, this conversation has something for you today.  Linked References from this Episode: TBRI Portrait - Aguayo family | Real Child Consulting | Hope Connection | Hope Connection 2.0 | Brushing protocol  child.tcu.edu/podcast 

Today’s conversation is just in time for National Foster Care Month. Jamie Finn is the author of the book, Foster the Family, founder of the Foster the Family Organization, and a sought after speaker for foster and adoption conferences and events. Her popular social media accounts offer a glimpse into the real life of a foster parent and provide encouragement to thousands of foster parents. Jamie recently became a TBRI Practitioner and sat down with our host, Sarah Mercado, to chat about foster care, shifting our parenting paradigms, and TBRI. Linked References from this episode: Foster the Family (book) | The Connected Child | The Connected Parent | KPICD videos for purchase | KPICD YouTube Channel | Follow Jamie on Instagram and Facebook | Jamie's website