TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed framework that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. For children who have experienced abuse and neglect, it is often difficult for them to trust adults and manage their emotions and behaviors. TBRI® offers practical tools and training for parents, caregivers, and anyone who works with children to see the “whole child” in their care, meet their needs, and help that child thrive.

TBRI® uses three sets of principles to help children heal from trauma. Interventions are based on years of research on attachment, sensory processing, neuroscience, and brain development.

• Connecting Principles address attachment and relational needs
• Empowering Principles address physical and environmental needs
• Correcting Principles disarm fear-based behaviors

By offering TBRI® training, we can offer resources to parents and caregivers to build stronger connections with their children. Our CASA staff and volunteers also utilize TBRI® principles in their work to provide wraparound trauma-informed support for the children and families we serve.

TBRI® was developed by Dr. Karyn Purvis at Texas Christian University.