The TBRI Podcast
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 101 ratingsThe 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
Watch Me Rise with Pam Taylor & Trent Taylor
April 24, 2024 17:53 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBToday 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
Implementing TBRI Across Sectors with Anna Palmer
April 17, 2024 15:28 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBToday 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
Sensory Healing After Developmental Trauma with Marti Smith
April 10, 2024 08:23 - 54 minutes - 74.8 MBMarti 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
Restoring Families Through TBRI®
February 28, 2024 16:04 - 51 minutes - 71.2 MBWe're wrapping up season 7 of the TBRI Podcast with Jeff and Mary Margaret Mauer, Co-Founders of Restoration Rome in Rome, GA! Links: Restoration Rome Hope for the Journey (formerly the Empowered to Connect Conference) Making Sense of Your Worth
Serving Communities Through TBRI®
February 21, 2024 16:29 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBToday we’re chatting with Joy Zedler of the Pearl Project! Joy is a TBRI Practitioner, a TBRI mentor, and the co-founder and executive director of The Pearl Project. Links: The Pearl Project TBRI Practitioner Training Hope for the Journey Conference (formerly the Empowered to Connect Conference) Show Hope Making Sense of Your Worth Daren Jones Amanda Purvis
Interoception with Marti Smith, OT R/L
February 19, 2024 16:44 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBToday we're chatting with one of our most popular guests, Marti Smith, OT R/L, about a topic we've recently received lots of questions about: interoception. Links mentioned in this episode: Marti’s Website Spirited Conversations Podcast Powerfully You Kelly Mahler TBRI Animate Bessel Van Der Kolk - The Body Keeps the Score Bruce Perry Tracy Stackhouse
Meeting the needs as non-direct care staff
February 07, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBWhat does it look like to embrace TBRI from an administrative role? We could think of no better person to talk about this than Robin Shelander, newly retired KPICD Program Coordinator! Links from this episode: Show Notes Travis County Collaborative For Children Dr. Karyn Purvis tribute video TBRI Practitioner Training
TBRI® Camps with Brooks Kaskela
January 31, 2024 09:00 - 44 minutes - 61.6 MBToday's episode is all about TBRI Camps! Brooks Kaskela of Raise the Future joins to talk about her experience planning TBRI Camps. This episode is a wonderful resource for anyone planning therapeutic camps for children and families! Links mentioned in this episode: Raise the Future TBRI Ambassador Organizations Anna Palmer - Crossroads NOLA Hope Connection Camp Making Sense of Your Worth TBRI Camps Podcast Episode with Dr. Casey Call KPICD’s Trauma-Informed Camps Course
Collaborative Implementation with Cindy Lee
January 24, 2024 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode, Sarah and Cindy continue their conversation from Season 7, Episode 2. They touch on the speed bumps that hinder caregivers and professionals from engaging fully in Trust-based relationships, system-wide TBRI Implementation, and utilizing TBRI in specialized populations such as the FASD and Autism communities.
Knowing Your Worth with Cindy Lee
January 17, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.4 MBToday we are talking with Cindy Lee, who is a long-time friend and collaborator of KPICD, a TBRI mentor, licensed social worker, children’s book author, and, as you will hear, so much more. Cindy is the executive director and co-founder of the HALO Project. She is also the creator of many curriculums that focus on adults knowing their worth and moving toward earned-secure attachment, including Making Sense of your Worth and Building Freedom Within. Links from today's episode: Dr. Karyn Pu...
The Three Pillars of Trauma-Wise Care
January 10, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBOn this episode, our host, Sarah Mercado and Dr. Howard Bath talk about the role of the three pillars of trauma-wise care in TBRI®. Links from today's episode: Dr. Bath’s article, The Three Pillars of Trauma-Informed Care The Three Pillars of Transforming CareTrauma and Resilience in the Other 23 Hours Bessel Van Der Kolk The Sanctuary Institute Steven Porges John Bowlby
Bonus Episode: A TBRI Coffee Chat, Holiday Edition
December 01, 2023 18:46 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBIt's a TBRI Coffee Chat - Holiday Edition! Sarah Mercado and Kimberly Glaudy talk about preparing for the holiday season while considering the brain, body, biology, belief system, and behavior of a child who has experienced trauma. Happy Holidays!
Talking TBRI® with Troy McPeak
November 01, 2023 20:05 - 21 minutes - 29.5 MBToday is the final episode in our series of talking TBRI with the training staff at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development. Troy McPeak returns to the podcast to chat with our host, Sarah Mercado, about his journey with TBRI and our oh-so-fun rapid-fire questions.
Talking TBRI® with Kari Dady
October 25, 2023 07:52 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBToday Kari Dady joins us on the podcast to share a bit about her work as a Training and Consultation Specialist, as well as her journey to TBRI. Kari joined us on the podcast back in season 5 to talk about TBRI and Trauma-Informed Courts, so make sure you go back and listen to that episode if you haven’t yet. This is part of our mini-series with the members of our team who train during TBRI Practitioner Training Sessions, and also travel globally to teach, learn from, and support organizatio...
Talking TBRI® with Samantha Farris
October 18, 2023 08:05 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBIn this episode we chat with Samantha Farris about her work with the Karyn Purvis Institute and her personal journey with TBRI.
Talking TBRI® with Daren Jones
October 11, 2023 16:29 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MBToday Daren Jones joins us on the podcast to talk about his work as the Associate Director of Training and Consultation Services at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU.
Talking TBRI® with Sarah Mercado
October 04, 2023 07:54 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBToday Sarah Mercado shares about her work as a training and consultation specialist at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU, as well as her own journey to TBRI.
Talking TBRI® with Katie Rinaudo
September 27, 2023 16:31 - 23 minutes - 32.7 MBToday Katie Rinaudo joins us on the podcast to share about her work as a Training and Consultation Specialist, as well as her journey to TBRI. Katie is also the host of our Spanish podcast, El Podcast TBRI en Espanol.
Talking TBRI® with Henry Milton
September 20, 2023 18:53 - 23 minutes - 32 MBToday Henry Milton joins us on the podcast to share a bit about his work as a Training and Consultation Specialist, as well as his journey to TBRI. Henry is a longtime teammate here at the Institute and is a beloved trainer who has been part of TBRI Practitioner Training from early on. This episode is part of our mini-series with the members of our team who train during TBRI Practitioner Training Sessions, and also travel globally to teach, learn from, and support organizations who are imple...
Talking TBRI® with Amanda Purvis
September 13, 2023 08:00 - 27 minutes - 38.1 MBWe're kicking off Season 6 of the TBRI Podcast with a series featuring the KPICD Training and Consultation Specialists! In this episode, host Sarah Mercado chats with Amanda Purvis about her work at the Purvis Institute, her journey to TBRI, and a few rapid-fire questions, just for fun.
Intergenerational and Transgenerational Trauma with Katherine Maitland
September 11, 2023 17:40 - 1 hour - 104 MBToday’s conversation is with Katie Maitland, a recent graduate of our Master’s of Developmental Trauma program here at Texas Christian University. While earning her master’s, Katie’s research focus was Intergenerational and Transgenerational Trauma and how they impact the 5 B’s in TBRI, which is the focus of this conversation. Linked References from this episode: TBRI & Trauma-Informed Classrooms online Course Master's of Developmental Trauma at TCU Dr. Casey Call Internal Family Syst...
A TBRI® Coffee Chat - Part 2
July 20, 2023 02:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MBSarah and Kim are back and they're answering even more listener questions on this second installment of this season's TBRI Coffee Chat. Go ahead and grab your tea or coffee and settle in. Linked References from this episode: - TBRI & Trauma-Informed Classrooms Training - Play by Stuart Brown
A TBRI® Coffee Chat - Part 1
July 12, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBToday, we're answering YOUR questions! Sarah Mercado and Kimberly Glaudy answer questions from our listeners in this TBRI Coffee Chat. We'll be back next week with part 2 of this conversation. To submit a question for a future episode, visit this link: https://child.tcu.edu/tbri-podcast-questions
TBRI® & The Deaf Community
July 05, 2023 07:01 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBOur guest today is Becky Lloyd Founder and Director of Signs for Hope. Since it was established in 2009, Signs for. Hope has evolved into an all-encompassing ministry of adoption surrounding Deaf children. Our host, Sarah Mercado, sat down with Becky to talk about her work with Signs of Hope and about how TBRI is adapted when working with the deaf community. Whether you are a hearing parent of a deaf child, a deaf parent of a deaf child, a professional working with deaf children, or someone ...
TBRI® in the Home
June 28, 2023 15:55 - 33 minutes - 46.6 MBToday’s episode is one family’s story of TBRI Application in their home. Cory & Lori Pepiton are parents to 4 forever kids (young adults), 2 through birth and 2 through adoption, and have had the privilege of fostering another 6 or so. Cory is Student & Campus Coordinating Pastor while Lori is Children’s & Families Pastor for Rabbit Creek Church in Anchorage, Alaska where they’ve been for the last 13 years. They learned about TBRI during training to begin their Alaskan foster parenting journ...
TBRI® and Coaching
June 21, 2023 17:09 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MBToday’s episode is all about TBRI in the context of coaching. If you have kids in youth sports, or have ever coached youth sports, this episode is for you. Please enjoy this conversation between our host Sarah Mercado and Troy McPeak.
TBRI® & Trauma-Informed Courts
June 14, 2023 15:44 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBToday we’re talking with Kari Dady about TBRI and Trauma-informed Courts. Kari is a Training Specialist with the KPICD and shares practical tips for integrating trauma-informed practices in the courtroom. Linked References from this Episode: Hope for the Journey Conference (Formerly the Empowered to Connect Conference) Daren Jones Scott Watters TBRI Podcast Episodes on TBRI & Teens All Rise: For the Good of the Children Documentary
The Research Behind TBRI®
June 07, 2023 17:17 - 28 minutes - 39.7 MBToday we are taking a look into a very important aspect of the work of the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development - our research! Several months ago, our host, Sarah Mercado sat down with two members of the KPICD research team, Dr. Danica Knight, and Dr. Erin Razuri. If you have ever wondered about the research behind TBRI or what research we’re currently conducting at the Institute, this episode is for you! Linked References: Dr. David Cross TCU Psychology Graduate Programs Dr. Ka...
Meet Dr. Knight!
May 31, 2023 19:49 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBThis episode not only kicks off a new season of the podcast, but also the start of new era at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU. Effective January 1, 2023, Dr. Danica Knight stepped into the role of Rees-Jones Director of KPICD. In this episode, you'll hear all about Dr. Knight's journey to the Institute, her connection to Dr. David Cross, and what she hopes for the future. Episode Webpage: https://child.tcu.edu/tbri-podcast-s05-e01-knight/ Links referenced in this ep...
A Leader Looks Back
December 28, 2022 09:27 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBDr. David Cross, co-founder and Director of the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU, has announced his retirement. In this episode, Sarah Mercado talks with Dr. Cross about leadership, legacy, and memories from career at TCU and KPICD.
TBRI® & CASA
August 24, 2022 20:45 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBAnn 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 ...
TBRI® & Teens II
August 17, 2022 19:16 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBWe’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 ep...
TBRI & Teens
August 10, 2022 19:50 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBToday 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 Chi...
TBRI® & Teens I
August 10, 2022 19:50 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBToday 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 Chi...
TBRI® Camps with Dr. Casey Call
August 04, 2022 02:47 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBDr. 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 ...
The Power of Play (Part II) with Dr. Debbie Rhea
July 27, 2022 08:03 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBThis 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/
The Power of Play (Part I) with Dr. Debbie Rhea
July 20, 2022 19:43 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBToday’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/
A TBRI® Coffee Chat with Kimberly Glaudy and Sarah Mercado
May 25, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 58 MBWhat 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
Yohannes' Story
May 18, 2022 08:30 - 40 minutes - 55.4 MBLast 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
Seeing the Real Child with Dr. Melody Aguayo
May 11, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 54.9 MBDr. 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 professio...
Foster Care & TBRI®
May 04, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBToday’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 fos...
The Impact of Trauma in War with Raya Shelashska
April 27, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 55 MBToday’s guest is Raya Shelashska, a TBRI Practitioner and a PhD candidate and Research Assistant here at our Institute at TCU. Raya currently lives here with her family, in Fort Worth, TX, as she’s completing her PhD, but her home is Ukraine. Since the war broke out in February, Raya’s studies have shifted to helping her people through her clinical experience and trauma research background. Our host, Sarah Mercado, sat down with Raya to talk about the trauma of war and what she’s doing to he...
Preoccupied Attachment with Dr. Jamie DeLuna
April 20, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MBToday we are continuing the conversation with Dr. Jamie DeLuna about Adult Attachment patterns. Last week we talked about Dismissive Attachment in adults, and this week we’re diving into the Preoccupied/Entangled Attachment pattern. Our host Sarah and Jamie talk about what this pattern looks like in adulthood, how it shows up in caregiving, and how to become mindful about attachment and move toward security. Linked References from this episode: Jamie's previous episode on the TBRI Podcast ...
Dismissive Attachment with Dr. Jamie DeLuna
April 13, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBToday we are excited to welcome Dr. Jamie DeLuna back to the podcast for more conversation about adult attachment. For many years, Jamie was a research scientist for TCU's Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development who specialized in administering and the Adult Attachment Interview. Dr. DeLuna has administered thousands of interviews and she speaks with so much wisdom and nuance on the topic of adult attachment. Jamie recently moved into a new role outside of the institute, but she was kin...
TBRI® & Autism
April 06, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 58 MBToday we’re kicking off season three with Anjali Van Drie and David Brown from Family Initiative, a nonprofit organization in South Florida providing clinical and support services for at-risk children and children on the Autism Spectrum. David and Anjalie are the co-founders and and President and Vice President (respectively) of Family Initiative where they work closely with individuals with autism, at-risk children, foster families, community stakeholders, provider agencies, and local and ...
Meeting the Needs of Adoptive Siblings
September 15, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBToday on the podcast, Dr. Jana Hunsley shares her research regarding adoptive siblings and gives insight into how to use TBRI with every member of the adoptive family. For complete show notes, visit: https://child.tcu.edu/tbri-podcast-s02-e06/
TBRI® & Law Enforcement with Randy Kaiser
September 08, 2021 08:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MBThis episode is all about TBRI and how it intersects with law enforcement. Sarah Mercado sat down with Randy Kaiser, who serves as a Special Agent within the Criminal Investigators Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Randy shares about taking a trauma-informed approach to law enforcement, particularly in his work with children and youth rescued from sex trafficking. For links to the references in this episode, please visit: https://child.tcu.edu/tbri-podcast-s02-e05/
Building Trust-Based Relationships with Survivors of Sex Trafficking
September 01, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBOn this episode of the TBRI Podcast, we talk with Kimberly Glaudy and Ally Matteson who work specifically on a partnership between our Institute and the Texas Office of the Governor: Transforming Cultures of Care, Trauma-Informed Care for Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Youth (CSEY). Kim and Ally share a bit about this partnership, but more specifically about how TBRI can be best adapted to serve children and youth who have experienced trafficking or exploitation. For more information abo...
Relating Through the Senses with Marti Smith
August 25, 2021 08:00 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBToday our guest is Marti Smith, OTR/L. Marti is a TBRI Practitioner, ChildTrauma Academy Fellow, and new author of the book "The Connected Therapist: Relating Through the Senses." For linked references from this episode, visit child.tcu.edu/tbri-podcast-s02_e03
Trust-Based Relationships Across Cultures with David Randall
August 18, 2021 08:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBIn this episode, David Randall shares his experience in implementing TBRI across various cultural contexts. For the linked references in this episode, visit: https://child.tcu.edu/tbri-podcast-s02-e02/