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.

ORPARC is hosting the annual Hope for the Journey Conference 2023 on two Fridays in April: Register here to join us for the journey!

Websites

TBRI Practitioners

Find local TBRI® Certified Practitioners
The Children's Program runs regular TBRI® groups for parents - email Dr. Ally Burr-Harris aburrharris@childrensprogram.com

For Educators

Recommended Books & Articles

Caught Between the Amygdala and a Hard Place by Karyn Purvis, PhD and 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 and David Cross, PhD
Helping a Child Through Trauma by Sharla Kostelyk
Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI): A Systemic Approach to Complex Developmental Trauma by Karyn B. Purvis, David R. Cross, Donald F. Dansereau, and Sheri R. Parris

Videos & Podcasts

Introduction to TBRI®
TBRI® Animate: Attachment and en español
TBRI® Animate: The Ideal Response and en español
TBRI®: Trust-Based Relational Intervention and en español
TBRI® An Overview: Putting the Pieces Together
TBRI® Toxic Stress and the Brain and en español
The TBRI Podcast at the Karyn Purvis Institute and en español - many episodes!
The Trust-Based Lunch Break by Holt
Trauma Informed Parenting Video Series with Cindy Lee - author in ORPARC's library!
Tools That Can Help at School
Show Hope Videos
- A Sensory World: Understanding TBRI® Principles with Special Insights from Marti Smith - author in ORPARC's library!
- Understanding TBRI® Connecting Principles for Connecting with Youth with Dr. Melody Aguayo

Featuring TBRI® - "Hope for the Journey" Conference

"Hope for the Journey" 2022 was a GREAT conference! Please plan to join us again for two Fridays in April 2023. Learn more and register here!

Check out this special clip from 2021 where a teen tells his incredibly moving story of foster care adoption. Ever wonder about the hard truths teens are confronting around adoption? Hear what Joshua Oswald has to say.