The TBRI Podcast
By Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development
The TBRI PodcastSep 08, 2021
Trauma-Informed Leadership with Leah Gilliam
TBRI Mentor Leah Gilliam joins the podcast today to talk about trauma-informed leadership and what it means to "TBRI" your staff.
A TBRI® Coffee Chat: Summer Edition
In this episode, Kimberly Glaudy joins us to talk all about preparing for summer break in a trauma-informed way.
Watch Me Rise with Pam Taylor & Trent Taylor
Today we're chatting with a mother/son duo, Pam Taylor and Trent Taylor. Together they lead Watch Me Rise, a ministry for adoptive and foster families. Pam and Trent share their own stories of using TBRI in their home and how they support families in their community and beyond.
Links from this episode:
- Hope for the Journey/Empowered to Connect Conference
Implementing TBRI Across Sectors with Anna Palmer
Today on the podcast we're talking with Anna Palmer of Crossroads in New Orleans, Louisiana!
Anna and her team are passionate about cross-sector collaboration and TBRI Implementation. In this episode we talk about how she came to learn about TBRI and what it looks like to walk alongside organizations implementing TBRI.
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Sensory Healing After Developmental Trauma with Marti Smith
Marti Smith, Occupational Therapist, TBRI Practitioner, and Author, returns to the TBRI Podcast to talk about her new book, Sensory Healing After Developmental Trauma!
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Restoring Families Through TBRI®
We're wrapping up season 7 of the TBRI Podcast with Jeff and Mary Margaret Mauer, Co-Founders of Restoration Rome in Rome, GA!
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Serving Communities Through TBRI®
Today we’re chatting with Joy Zedler of the Pearl Project! Joy is a TBRI Practitioner, a TBRI mentor, and the co-founder and executive director of The Pearl Project.
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Hope for the Journey Conference (formerly the Empowered to Connect Conference)
Interoception with Marti Smith, OT R/L
Today we're chatting with one of our most popular guests, Marti Smith, OT R/L, about a topic we've recently received lots of questions about: interoception.
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Meeting the needs as non-direct care staff
What does it look like to embrace TBRI from an administrative role? We could think of no better person to talk about this than Robin Shelander, newly retired KPICD Program Coordinator!
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Show Notes
TBRI® Camps with Brooks Kaskela
Today's episode is all about TBRI Camps! Brooks Kaskela of Raise the Future joins to talk about her experience planning TBRI Camps. This episode is a wonderful resource for anyone planning therapeutic camps for children and families!
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Collaborative Implementation with Cindy Lee
In this episode, Sarah and Cindy continue their conversation from Season 7, Episode 2. They touch on the speed bumps that hinder caregivers and professionals from engaging fully in Trust-based relationships, system-wide TBRI Implementation, and utilizing TBRI in specialized populations such as the FASD and Autism communities.
Knowing Your Worth with Cindy Lee
Today we are talking with Cindy Lee, who is a long-time friend and collaborator of KPICD, a TBRI mentor, licensed social worker, children’s book author, and, as you will hear, so much more. Cindy is the executive director and co-founder of the HALO Project. She is also the creator of many curriculums that focus on adults knowing their worth and moving toward earned-secure attachment, including Making Sense of your Worth and Building Freedom Within.
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The Three Pillars of Trauma-Wise Care
On this episode, our host, Sarah Mercado and Dr. Howard Bath talk about the role of the three pillars of trauma-wise care in TBRI®.
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Bonus Episode: A TBRI Coffee Chat, Holiday Edition
It's a TBRI Coffee Chat - Holiday Edition! Sarah Mercado and Kimberly Glaudy talk about preparing for the holiday season while considering the brain, body, biology, belief system, and behavior of a child who has experienced trauma. Happy Holidays!
Talking TBRI® with Troy McPeak
Today is the final episode in our series of talking TBRI with the training staff at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development. Troy McPeak returns to the podcast to chat with our host, Sarah Mercado, about his journey with TBRI and our oh-so-fun rapid-fire questions.
Talking TBRI® with Kari Dady
Today Kari Dady joins us on the podcast to share a bit about her work as a Training and Consultation Specialist, as well as her journey to TBRI. Kari joined us on the podcast back in season 5 to talk about TBRI and Trauma-Informed Courts, so make sure you go back and listen to that episode if you haven’t yet. This is part of our mini-series with the members of our team who train during TBRI Practitioner Training Sessions, and also travel globally to teach, learn from, and support organizations who are implementing TBRI on a systemic level. Thank you so much for listening, and please enjoy this conversation with our host Sarah Mercado and Kari Dady.
Talking TBRI® with Samantha Farris
In this episode we chat with Samantha Farris about her work with the Karyn Purvis Institute and her personal journey with TBRI.
Talking TBRI® with Daren Jones
Today Daren Jones joins us on the podcast to talk about his work as the Associate Director of Training and Consultation Services at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU.
Talking TBRI® with Sarah Mercado
Today Sarah Mercado shares about her work as a training and consultation specialist at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU, as well as her own journey to TBRI.
Talking TBRI® with Katie Rinaudo
Today Katie Rinaudo joins us on the podcast to share about her work as a Training and Consultation Specialist, as well as her journey to TBRI. Katie is also the host of our Spanish podcast, El Podcast TBRI en Espanol.
Talking TBRI® with Henry Milton
Today Henry Milton joins us on the podcast to share a bit about his work as a Training and Consultation Specialist, as well as his journey to TBRI. Henry is a longtime teammate here at the Institute and is a beloved trainer who has been part of TBRI Practitioner Training from early on. This episode is part of our mini-series with the members of our team who train during TBRI Practitioner Training Sessions, and also travel globally to teach, learn from, and support organizations who are implementing TBRI on a systemic level. Thank you so much for listening, and please enjoy this conversation with our host Sarah Mercado and Henry Milton.
Talking TBRI® with Amanda Purvis
We're kicking off Season 6 of the TBRI Podcast with a series featuring the KPICD Training and Consultation Specialists! In this episode, host Sarah Mercado chats with Amanda Purvis about her work at the Purvis Institute, her journey to TBRI, and a few rapid-fire questions, just for fun.
Intergenerational and Transgenerational Trauma with Katherine Maitland
Today’s conversation is with Katie Maitland, a recent graduate of our Master’s of Developmental Trauma program here at Texas Christian University. While earning her master’s, Katie’s research focus was Intergenerational and Transgenerational Trauma and how they impact the 5 B’s in TBRI, which is the focus of this conversation.
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A TBRI® Coffee Chat - Part 2
Sarah and Kim are back and they're answering even more listener questions on this second installment of this season's TBRI Coffee Chat. Go ahead and grab your tea or coffee and settle in.
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A TBRI® Coffee Chat - Part 1
Today, we're answering YOUR questions!
Sarah Mercado and Kimberly Glaudy answer questions from our listeners in this TBRI Coffee Chat. We'll be back next week with part 2 of this conversation.
To submit a question for a future episode, visit this link: https://child.tcu.edu/tbri-podcast-questions
TBRI® & The Deaf Community
Our guest today is Becky Lloyd Founder and Director of Signs for Hope. Since it was established in 2009, Signs for. Hope has evolved into an all-encompassing ministry of adoption surrounding Deaf children. Our host, Sarah Mercado, sat down with Becky to talk about her work with Signs of Hope and about how TBRI is adapted when working with the deaf community. Whether you are a hearing parent of a deaf child, a deaf parent of a deaf child, a professional working with deaf children, or someone who just wants to know more about best practices in adoption of deaf children, there is something for you in this conversation today.
https://signsforhope.org/
TBRI® in the Home
Today’s episode is one family’s story of TBRI Application in their home. Cory & Lori Pepiton are parents to 4 forever kids (young adults), 2 through birth and 2 through adoption, and have had the privilege of fostering another 6 or so. Cory is Student & Campus Coordinating Pastor while Lori is Children’s & Families Pastor for Rabbit Creek Church in Anchorage, Alaska where they’ve been for the last 13 years. They learned about TBRI during training to begin their Alaskan foster parenting journey, and today they’re sharing what they’ve learned along the way.
TBRI® and Coaching
Today’s episode is all about TBRI in the context of coaching. If you have kids in youth sports, or have ever coached youth sports, this episode is for you. Please enjoy this conversation between our host Sarah Mercado and Troy McPeak.
TBRI® & Trauma-Informed Courts
Today we’re talking with Kari Dady about TBRI and Trauma-informed Courts. Kari is a Training Specialist with the KPICD and shares practical tips for integrating trauma-informed practices in the courtroom.
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The Research Behind TBRI®
Today we are taking a look into a very important aspect of the work of the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development - our research! Several months ago, our host, Sarah Mercado sat down with two members of the KPICD research team, Dr. Danica Knight, and Dr. Erin Razuri. If you have ever wondered about the research behind TBRI or what research we’re currently conducting at the Institute, this episode is for you!
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Meet Dr. Knight!
This episode not only kicks off a new season of the podcast, but also the start of new era at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU. Effective January 1, 2023, Dr. Danica Knight stepped into the role of Rees-Jones Director of KPICD. In this episode, you'll hear all about Dr. Knight's journey to the Institute, her connection to Dr. David Cross, and what she hopes for the future.
Episode Webpage: https://child.tcu.edu/tbri-podcast-s05-e01-knight/
Links referenced in this episode:
- A Leader Looks Back (Dr. David Cross on the TBRI Podcast)
- TCU Deptartment of Psychology
- Kari Dady
- Dr. Karyn Purvis
- Texas Christian University (TCU)
- Institute of Behavioral Research
- Paris Coffee Shop
- T. Berry Brazelton
- Colombia Practitioner Training
- Daren Jones
- Dr. Casey Call
- Stories from the Founder (TBRI Podcast Episode)
- Travis County Collaborative for Children
- LeSA
- SaMSA
- NCTSN
- Child Development Program at TCU
A Leader Looks Back
Dr. David Cross, co-founder and Director of the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU, has announced his retirement. In this episode, Sarah Mercado talks with Dr. Cross about leadership, legacy, and memories from career at TCU and KPICD.
TBRI® & CASA
Ann Marie Ronsman is the President and CEO of CASA Child Advocates of Montgommery County in Montgommery, TX. CASA, stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, and Ann Marie tells us about the role of CASA and what is unique about CASA Child Advocates of Montgommery County. We also chat about Ann MArie’s TBRI Journey as a parent, and what organizational implementation has looked like for CASA.
Linked References from this episode:
- Mike & Perla's Story (the video Ann Marie mentions at the end of the episode)
TBRI® & Teens II
We’re back for part two of our conversation about TBRI and Teens with Scott Watters. If you haven’t had the chance to listen to the previous episode, go ahead and pause this one, go back and listen to our first episode with Scott, and then meet us back here for this week’s episode. Last week we talked about the teen brain and how to apply the TBRI Empowering and Connecting Principles with teens, and today we’re going to dive into the TBRI Correcting Principles.
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TBRI® & Teens I
Today we're tackling one of our most frequently asked questions: "How do I do TBRI with Teens?"
In this episode, Scott and our host, Sarah Mercado, talk about the teenage brain, the needs of teens vs. those of younger children, and what each set of TBRI Principles looks like when applied to teenagers. This conversation is another 2-part episode, so be sure to meet us back here next week to listen to part-two of this conversation.
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TBRI® Camps with Dr. Casey Call
Dr. Casey Call is the assistant director of education at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development, and has seen the evolution of our therapeutic camps over the years. Dr. Call not only leads our undergraduate and master’s programs, and also oversees the Hope Connection 2.0, a reimagined therapeutic camp that is based on TBRI Principles. If you are a professional who is considering a therapeutic camp, or if you’re just interested in what all goes into designing a camp, this episode is for you!
Linked References from this episode:
- Hope Connection Camp
- TBRI Practitioner Training
- Stories from Our Founder (Dr. David Cross's Podcast Episode)
- Hope Connection 2.0
- Free Camp Resources Online Camp Trainings
The Power of Play (Part II) with Dr. Debbie Rhea
This episode continues the conversation from season 4, episode 1. Dr. Debbie Rhea joins us once again to talk about the difference between unstructured and structured play and why outdoor play is so important.
For more information about Dr. Rhea's work and research, visit https://liinkproject.tcu.edu/
The Power of Play (Part I) with Dr. Debbie Rhea
Today’s guest is TCU Faculty member, Dr. Debbie Rhea. Dr. Rhea is the creator and director of the LiiNK Project. LiiNK, or Let’s Inspire Innovation N Kids, is an initiative to address the needs of the whole child by incorporating more unstructured, outdoor play as part of the school day. Our host, Sarah Mercado, sat down with Dr. Rhea to talk about LiiNK and the importance of unstructured, outdoor Play. This is part one of a two part series with Dr. Rhea.
https://liinkproject.tcu.edu/
A TBRI® Coffee Chat with Kimberly Glaudy and Sarah Mercado
What happens when one parent is on board with TBRI and one isn’t? What does raising and lowering the bar for behavior actually mean? Are there consequences in TBRI? On this episode of the TBRI Podcast, Sarah Mercado and Kimberly Glaudy discuss these questions and more. Grab a cup of coffee and settle in for this one - this laid-back conversation is full of TBRI wisdom for professionals and parents alike.
child.tcu.edu/podcast
Yohannes' Story
Last week we heard from Dr. Melody Aguayo about parenting in the trenches. Today, we hear from her son, Yohannes Aguayo. Yohannes is an alumnus of our Hope Connection Camp and joins us on the podcast today to share his experience growing up in his family, his struggles, and his experience as an adopted person.
child.tcu.edu/podcast
Seeing the Real Child with Dr. Melody Aguayo
Dr. Melody Aguayo is a wife, a mom, and a parent consultant for overwhelmed parents who are looking for support and solutions to navigate their parenting journey. Melody is a longtime friend of the Institute. She is both a TBRI Practitioner and an alumnae of our Hope Connection Camp. Today we’ll hear a little about her TBRI journey, some insights about implementing TBRI in a family setting, and a little more about her professional work. Whether you’re listening as a parent, or as a professional, this conversation has something for you today.
Linked References from this Episode:
TBRI Portrait - Aguayo family | Real Child Consulting | Hope Connection | Hope Connection 2.0 | Brushing protocol
Foster Care & TBRI®
Today’s conversation is just in time for National Foster Care Month. Jamie Finn is the author of the book, Foster the Family, founder of the Foster the Family Organization, and a sought after speaker for foster and adoption conferences and events. Her popular social media accounts offer a glimpse into the real life of a foster parent and provide encouragement to thousands of foster parents. Jamie recently became a TBRI Practitioner and sat down with our host, Sarah Mercado, to chat about foster care, shifting our parenting paradigms, and TBRI.
Linked References from this episode:
Foster the Family (book) | The Connected Child | The Connected Parent | KPICD videos for purchase | KPICD YouTube Channel | Follow Jamie on Instagram and Facebook | Jamie's website
The Impact of Trauma in War with Raya Shelashska
Today’s guest is Raya Shelashska, a TBRI Practitioner and a PhD candidate and Research Assistant here at our Institute at TCU. Raya currently lives here with her family, in Fort Worth, TX, as she’s completing her PhD, but her home is Ukraine. Since the war broke out in February, Raya’s studies have shifted to helping her people through her clinical experience and trauma research background. Our host, Sarah Mercado, sat down with Raya to talk about the trauma of war and what she’s doing to help.
Linked References from this episode:
- Raya's Instagram: @rayashel
- EMDR
- TCU 360 feature on Raya
Preoccupied Attachment with Dr. Jamie DeLuna
Today we are continuing the conversation with Dr. Jamie DeLuna about Adult Attachment patterns. Last week we talked about Dismissive Attachment in adults, and this week we’re diving into the Preoccupied/Entangled Attachment pattern. Our host Sarah and Jamie talk about what this pattern looks like in adulthood, how it shows up in caregiving, and how to become mindful about attachment and move toward security.
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Dismissive Attachment with Dr. Jamie DeLuna
Today we are excited to welcome Dr. Jamie DeLuna back to the podcast for more conversation about adult attachment. For many years, Jamie was a research scientist for TCU's Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development who specialized in administering and the Adult Attachment Interview. Dr. DeLuna has administered thousands of interviews and she speaks with so much wisdom and nuance on the topic of adult attachment. Jamie recently moved into a new role outside of the institute, but she was kind enough to join us for two more episodes. Today you’ll hear a conversation about dismissive attachment, and then next week we’ll continue with a conversation about ambivalent attachment.
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For more information, visit child.tcu.edu/podcast
TBRI® & Autism
Today we’re kicking off season three with Anjali Van Drie and David Brown from Family Initiative, a nonprofit organization in South Florida providing clinical and support services for at-risk children and children on the Autism Spectrum. David and Anjalie are the co-founders and and President and Vice President (respectively) of Family Initiative where they work closely with individuals with autism, at-risk children, foster families, community stakeholders, provider agencies, and local and state government to develop and grow support and clinical programs for the community.
Linked References from this episode:
- Family Initiative
- Citrus family care network
- Safe Children’s Coalition
- TBRI® Connecting Principles, Season 1 Episode 3 of the TBRI® Podcast
- TBRI® Empowering Principles, Season 1, Episode 4 of the TBRI® Podcast
For complete show notes and more information, visit child.tcu.edu/podcast
Meeting the Needs of Adoptive Siblings
Today on the podcast, Dr. Jana Hunsley shares her research regarding adoptive siblings and gives insight into how to use TBRI with every member of the adoptive family.
For complete show notes, visit: https://child.tcu.edu/tbri-podcast-s02-e06/
TBRI® & Law Enforcement with Randy Kaiser
This episode is all about TBRI and how it intersects with law enforcement. Sarah Mercado sat down with Randy Kaiser, who serves as a Special Agent within the Criminal Investigators Division of the Texas Department of Public Safety. Randy shares about taking a trauma-informed approach to law enforcement, particularly in his work with children and youth rescued from sex trafficking.
For links to the references in this episode, please visit: https://child.tcu.edu/tbri-podcast-s02-e05/
Building Trust-Based Relationships with Survivors of Sex Trafficking
On this episode of the TBRI Podcast, we talk with Kimberly Glaudy and Ally Matteson who work specifically on a partnership between our Institute and the Texas Office of the Governor: Transforming Cultures of Care, Trauma-Informed Care for Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Youth (CSEY). Kim and Ally share a bit about this partnership, but more specifically about how TBRI can be best adapted to serve children and youth who have experienced trafficking or exploitation.
For more information about the resources mentioned in this episode, visit https://child.tcu.edu/tbri-podcast-s02-e04/
Relating Through the Senses with Marti Smith
Today our guest is Marti Smith, OTR/L. Marti is a TBRI Practitioner, ChildTrauma Academy Fellow, and new author of the book "The Connected Therapist: Relating Through the Senses."
For linked references from this episode, visit child.tcu.edu/tbri-podcast-s02_e03