tbri resources
“Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI uses empowering principles to address physical needs, connecting principles for attachment needs, and correcting principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. While the intervention is based on years of attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience research, the heartbeat of TBRI is connection.”
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The Empowered Parent Podcast
with Kayla and Ryan North is a trust-based, trauma-informed, connected parenting resource. Hosted by Chris Turner.
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The Honestly Adoption Podcast
with Mike and Kristin Berry. A show about adoption, foster care, advocacy, and becoming the best caregiver possible. We take an honest look at all aspects of the adoption and foster care journey and work to bring hope and encouragement to listeners worldwide.
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Understanding Brain Development in Children With Trauma
On The Honestly Adoption Podcast (season 23, episode 193), Dr. Gary Feldman from the Stramski Children’s Developmental Center shares some insights from his work with children at their International Adoption Clinic, “It’s helpful to zoom out and look at the big picture.”
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Thoughts On Adoption From A Transracial Adoptee
On The Honestly Adoption Podcast (season 7, episode 59), Angela Tucker, a nationally-recognized thought leader on transracial adoption and an advocate for adoptee rights, shares her story and perspective as a transracial adoptee, “There’s no single story of a transracial adoptee. There’s no one-way of parenting that will work for all.”
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The Arts of Language Podcast: Understanding Child Brain Development
On episode 61, Andrew Pudewa unpacks his history and personal experience with child brain development and special needs children. Pulling together all of his research, Andrew also examines the developmental pathway as well as helps you understand your child's intellectual and physical growth.
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NPR’s Talk of the Nation: The Parenting Dilemmas Of Transracial Adoption
It's common for adopted children to grapple with questions about where they come from and how they fit into their new family. But those questions can be particularly hard to navigate when adoptive parents and children don't look alike.
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The Source: How Does Trauma Affect A Child's Brain Development?
What are the neurological effects of trauma and neglect? How can signs and patterns of stress be identified in children? How can the general public be more educated about the strategies and sensitivities surrounding vulnerable children?
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Empowered to Connect
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ETC’s resources and trainings are especially helpful for caregivers of children who have experienced adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), toxic stress, and maltreatment. We fundamentally believe that every human being has great capacity to grow and overcome adversity when cared for in supportive, connected, and nurturing environments.
A Mother’s Day Message:
Becoming Basket Weavers
Hear two powerful testimonies of mothers who also believed in God's goodness and provision - a mom raising an autistic son, and another mom that adopted two children with limb differences. God has been faithful in both journeys of these basket weaving mothers.
How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Across a Lifetime
Childhood trauma isn’t something you just get over as you grow up. Pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains that the repeated stress of abuse and neglect has real, tangible effects on the development of the brain. This unfolds across a lifetime, to the point where those who’ve experienced high levels of trauma are at triple the risk for heart disease and lung cancer.
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7 Ways Childhood Adversity Changes A Child’s Brain by Sylvia Paull, Social Justice Solutions
Adopted Asian Americans from Asian Nation
Adoption Awareness: Handling Awkward Adoption Questions & Comments by Christine Mitchell, Tapestry Books
Disabling Punishment:The Need for Remedies to the Disparate Loss of Instruction Experienced by Black Students with Disabilities by Daniel J. Losen
If I’m Not The Hero In My Kid’s Story, Who Is? by Mike Berry, The Honestly Adoption Company
Love Alone is Not Enough - Families Are Forever
Things to Know When Selecting an Adoption-Aware Pediatrician by Arielle Wilson, RainbowKids: Adoption and Child Welfare Advocacy
Weighted Items: Tools for Helping Children Learn to Regulate - TBRI Practice Brief
What About My Other Children? by Jana Hunsley, Project 1025 LLC
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Empowered to Connect
An attachment rich community focused program that exists to support, resource, and educate caregivers.
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Pact: An Adoption Alliance
Articles, essays, reviews, and information sheets on a broad range of topics listed below related to adoption, parenting, and race.
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My Overthinking
Wanna know what happens when a family of 5 becomes a family of 6 via adoption from China? Life is forever changed.
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Colours of Us: All About Multicultural Children’s Books
Your one-stop source for diverse children's books, toys & more!
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Be The Bridge
Our vision is that people and organizations are aware and responding to the racial brokenness and systemic injustice in our world. People are no longer conditioned by a racialized society but grounded in truth. All are equipped to flourish.
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Be The Bridge | Private Facebook Group
The purpose of this forum is to create a brave and positive space for both learners and well-seasoned reconcilers. Our intent is to equip one another to become interracial bridge builders, or ambassadors of racial reconciliation, within our respective communities.
