Ever wondered how to truly connect with kids who’ve faced tough times? At Coyote Hill in Mid-Missouri, we’re all about Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), a game-changer in building strong, healing relationships. Think of it as a roadmap to understanding and supporting children who’ve experienced trauma. Let’s explore how TBRI can make a real difference.
TBRI, developed by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Dr. David Cross at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU, is a holistic approach. It’s not just about changing behavior; it’s about healing the whole child. It focuses on creating safety, connection, and empowerment, recognizing that trauma can rewire a child’s brain.
Integrates attachment theory, sensory processing, and neuroscience.
Key Concepts:
Addresses the impact of complex trauma on children.
Emphasizes the importance of felt safety and secure attachments.
Trauma can leave deep scars, affecting how kids see themselves and the world. It can lead to fear-based behaviors, making it hard for them to trust and connect. As Dr. Bessel van der Kolk explains in “The Body Keeps the Score,” trauma lives in the body, not just the mind.
Trauma disrupts a child’s sense of safety and connection.
TBRI gives us practical tools to build trust and create a healing environment. It’s built on three core principles:
Engagement
Empowering
Correction
Engagement:
Empowering:
Correction:
Hurt that occurs in relationships can be healed through healthy, safe relationships.
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We hope this resource helps you understand the power of TBRI. At Coyote Hill, we’re dedicated to creating safe, loving homes and building strong connections with children in Mid-Missouri. Join us in making a difference!
