Presenter: Carrie Johnson, Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Affiliation: Family Menders since 2016
TBRI practitioner since September 2023
Overview of Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)
Key Learning Points
Understanding TBRI
Impact of trauma on the brain
Hand-Brain Model
5Bs of TBRI
Three Principles of TBRI: Connecting, Empowering, Correcting
What is TBRI?
Evidence-based practice for vulnerable children from traumatic backgrounds
Focus on building a trusting relationship
Integration of three sets of principles targeting holistic child development
Importance of Relationships
Building trust and safety in children
Nurturing relationships as a basis for healing
Changing brain chemistry through connection
Effects of Trauma
Attachment styles formed in the first 12 months
Chronic distress due to unmet needs leads to difficulties in self-regulation
Children from trauma show heightened survival instincts
TBRI Principles
Connecting Principles
Importance of mindful awareness and engagement strategies
Healthy touch, eye contact, voice quality
Behavior matching and playful interaction
Empowering Principles
Addressing hydration, glucose levels, and sensory processing
Physiological needs and sensory strategies
Importance of nutrition, exercise, and sleep in child regulation
Correcting Principles
Discipline vs. punishment
Sharing power and balancing structure
Proactive and responsive strategies for behavior regulation
The Hand-Brain Model
Explanation of the brain's emotional and thinking parts
Understanding fight, flight, freeze responses in trauma
Effects of Trauma on Brain Development
Impact on social, cognitive, and emotional development
Need for nurturing relationships to facilitate healing
TBRI Tools and Resources
Videos and demonstrations showing TBRI principles
Use of handouts and resources for implementation
Application of TBRI
Used in various settings: homes, schools, courts, etc.
Training and resources available for practitioners
Conclusion
Importance of holistic approach to child welfare
Encouragement to utilize TBRI for better outcomes in children from hard places
Resources
TCU Institute of Child Development
Books, podcasts, and additional training resources
Remember: Building trust and changing brain chemistry is key. TBRI is a holistic approach to address the needs of children who have experienced trauma.