TBRI®

Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) is a well-researched, attachment-based, trauma-informed, family-friendly intervention for complex trauma that we’ve been sharing about for years. All ORPARC family support specialists complete basic training in TBRI®. The evidence is clear: TBRI® works! In fact, TBRI® is even officially considered an evidenced-based model. Please reference our Attachment, Life Story Work and Trauma pages for more resources. Plus, en español.

"Our children were harmed in relationship and they will experience healing through nurturing relationships." ~Dr. Karyn Purvis - author in ORPARC's library

Upcoming TBRI®-related Events

Join ORPARC in April 2027 for our FREE annual Hope for the Journey Simulcast - dates TBD next year!

Join local therapist Amy Zimmerman of Hope Holders Counseling for a Hope for the Journey workshop on Saturday, August 15th at Table Community Church in Hillsboro, Oregon from 9am-3:30 pm. For those who choose not to attend the Gospel session, the event will end at 2:30 pm. Childcare is available and lunch will be served. Cost is $10, $15 with childcare. Register & learn more here!
TBRI® Deep Roots Mentoring Club for children 1st-5th grade (in person!) by Rooted Families, Rooted Communities - Meadow Springs Community Church, 12647 SW 62nd Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97219, 3rd Saturday of the month 4:30-7pm, dinner included. Register here!

Websites

Empowered to Connect
Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development and en español
Rooted Families, Rooted Communities
Show Hope
Suddenly Siblings - uses a TBRI® model
TBRI® materials in other languages - many for purchase as digital downloads

TBRI® Practitioners

Find local TBRI® Certified Practitioners
The Children's Program in Portland runs regular TBRI® groups for parents - email Dr. Karina Peters
TBRI® Pacific Northwest Collaborative - for local TBRI®-focused professionals. Email orparc@nwresource.org to get connected.

For Educators

Recommended Books & Articles

TBRI®-related materials in ORPARC's library including TBRI® children's books by Cindy Lee

Caught Between the Amygdala and a Hard Place by Karyn Purvis, PhD & David Cross, PhD
Coregulation - How's Your Engine Running? by Adoption Adventures in the Mountains
Engine Plates by 4Kids
The Healing Power of “Giving Voice” by Karyn Purvis, PhD & David Cross, PhD
Helping a Child Through Trauma by Sharla Kostelyk
Hope for the Journey 2022-2024 audio recordings available in ORPARC digital library.
How to Build Trust with Your Foster & Adoptive Children by Foster VA
TBRI® for Autism Disorder by TCU
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI): A Systemic Approach to Complex Developmental Trauma by Purvis et al

Culturally specific

Behavior is the Language of Unmet Needs by Amanda Purvis
Let's Talk About Race & Adoption with Amanda Purvis by All God's Children Podcast (+transcript)
Trust-based relationships across culture with David Randall by The TBRI® Podcast

Videos & Podcasts

Did you know that all of ORPARC's free Short Supports videos feature elements and concepts from TBRI®? View the collection here with more still to come!