The TBRI Podcast
By Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development TCU
Creating a Connected Classroom
Marti Smith and Amie Huggins join the podcast to talk all about their new book: Creating Connected Classrooms. Listen as an occupational therapist and a seasoned teacher talk about fostering trust-based relationships in classrooms to foster more joy, connection and learning.
TBRI® Implementation in Colorado
Jill Crewes and Amanda Purvis join us to talk about implementing TBRI within families, organizations and beyond in the state of Colorado. Listen as these longtime friends and colleagues share their wisdom, lessons learned, and encouragement for anyone on their implementation journey
Felt Safety Part 2
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Felt-Safety Part 1
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Online Graduate Programs in Developmental Trauma
Our graduate programs have recently moved online! Dr. Casey Call returns to the podcast to talk about the online Master's in Developmental Trauma and new graduate certificate options. In this episode, Dr. Call and our host Sarah Mercado answer questions about these programs.
Talking TBRI® with Gaby Garcia
Gaby Garcia returns to the TBRI Podcast! Gaby recently joined the Institute as a Regional Training and Consultation Specialist and supports TBRI® Practitioners in Latin America. In this episode, Gaby talks about her journey to TBRI®, her work with TBRI® Practitioners in Latin America, and el Podcast TBRI® en Espanol - a podcast for Spanish speakers!
Implementing TBRI® in Juvenile Justice Settings
Troy McPeak returns to the TBRI Podcast to share his experience walking alongside Juvenile Justice organizations as they implement TBRI®.
Reflections from Dr. Karyn Purvis
Today we're wrapping up our mini series with the KPICD founders and directors. This interview features audio footage from a 2014 interview with the late Dr. Karyn Purvis. Here she shares stories from her personal journey, the origins of the Institute, and her reflections on motherhood, faith, and caring for vulnerable children and families. As we close our 20th year as an Institute, we are ever grateful for the legacy of Dr. Karyn Purvis.
Stories from our Founder with Dr. David Cross (re-air)
In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, we're re-releasing one of our favorite episodes of the TBRI Podcast, Stories from our Founder with Dr. David Cross. Dr. Cross is the co-founder and former Rees-Jones Director of the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU. In this episode he and our host Sarah Mercado talk about the origins of the Institute, memories with Dr. Purvis, and how the Institute has evolved.
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Celebrating our 20th Anniversary!
In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, Dr. Danica Knight joins the TBRI Podcast!
Helping Our Kids Understand Their Histories
Jill Crewes joins us on the podcast today to talk about how TBRI has impacted both her professional and personal journey.
Friends from the Journey Celebrating our 20th Anniversary
John Warren, a TBRI Practitioner, TBRI Mentor, is the Community Engagement and Training Specialist at Methodist Children's Home. He joined us on the podcast to talk about his time with MCH and their journey to implement TBRI across their organization. John is a longtime friend of KPICD and also shares stories from our shared history and his favorite memories with Dr. Karyn Purvis and Dr. David Cross.
Meeting the Needs of Bio Families
Reba Huskins, a TBRI Practitioner and the Family Support Services Coordinator for Restoration Rome, joins the TBRI Podcast to talk about how to meet the needs of the biological families of children who have entered foster care.
Supporting Emerging Adults in the College Years
Today we have two TCU professors from our Education Team joining the podcast! Dr. Casey Call and Dr. Molly O'Mealy share how they support the emerging adults that sit in their classrooms and give insight into the developmental changes occurring during the college years.
Launching Young Adults from Highschool
Brooks Kaskela returns to the podcast to talk about launching young adults from highschool to college or career.
Supporting Young Adults in times of Transition
What does it look like to view the transition from highschool to young adulthood through a developmental lens? TBRI Podcast regular, Kim Glaudy, joins us to kick off our miniseries about this very topic. Kim and Sarah talk about the way that attachment, biological changes, mindfulness, and more play out in our relationships with young adults as they gain independence.
Walking With Kids Through Traumatic Loss
How can parents and caregivers best support children who are walking through a traumatic loss?
In this episode, Dr. Jim Henry and Samantha Farris help us understand the importance of holding space for our children’s emotions, how adults can acknowledge their own feelings while helping kids process theirs, sharing information with kids based on their development, how trauma affects behavior, and helpful resources for learning more.
Resources mentioned in this Episode:
National Childhood Traumatic Stress Network
Once I Was Very Scared (Book)
A Terrible Thing Happened (Book)
The Wild Edge of Sorrow (Book)
Sounds True Podcast (Frances Weller)
Trauma and The Brain TBRI Podcast Episode
Celebrating 20 Years of KPICD: Henry Milton
2025 marks 20 years of KPICD, and we're chatting with some of our team to reflect on how the Institute has evolved during that time. Henry Milton is a longtime training and consultation specialist and shares what it was like to work with Drs. Purvis and Cross, the evolution of the work, and his hopes for the future.
Supporting Foster Families through TBRI
What does it look like to see the needs and radically meet the needs of foster families? Susan Ramirez is the CEO and founder of Austin Angels, a nonprofit with 19 chapters spanning 14 states that seeks to walk alongside children, youth, and families in the foster care community by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship.
TCU Child Development Graduates: Changing the World For Children
TCU Child Development Graduates join Dr. Casey Call to talk about their experience in the TCU Child Development Program and what the future holds for them.
TBRI Across Cultures: Estonia
Jane Snaith, a TBRI Practitioner living and working in Estonia, joins us on the podcast to talk about the adaptation of TBRI Across Cultures and how the history of Estonia impacts relationships.
Becoming a Trauma-Informed Organization
What does it look like to implement TBRI within a large organization? Leah Gilliam and Scott Watters joined us on the podcast to talk about how MHMR Tarrant County is implementing TBRI across the entire organization's programs, and also within interpersonal relationships between colleagues.
TBRI with Grandparents and Grandchildren
Today we’re chatting with a couple who learned TBRI through their daughter, who is an adoptive and foster mother. Our guests share the joys, challenges, and surprises of using TBRI in their relationship with their grandchildren.
Meet the Trainer: Audris Jordan
On this episode of the TBRI Podcast, our host, Sarah Mercado, sits down with Audris Jordan to talk about her work as a KPICD Training & Consultation Specialist, her experience with survivors of sex trafficking, and her TBRI Journey.
Hope for the Journey
We’re kicking off season 11 of the TBRI Podcast with a conversation with Justin Myers. Justin is the Director of Programs at Show Hope, which is a TBRI Ambassador Organization and a longtime friend and partner of KPICD. Justin sat down with us today to talk about Hope for the Journey, which is a five-session online resource designed to equip parents, caregivers, church leaders, and professionals with tools to build connection and trust with the children and teens in their care.
Hope for the Journey launches April 4, 2025!
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TBRI® in the Classroom
Stephen Zedler joins us on this episode of the TBRI Podcast to talk about his experience in applying TBRI in the classroom. He also shares his personal journey with TBRI.
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Practicing Mindfulness
What is mindfulness and how does it impact our relationships? Geoff Nelson joins the podcast today to talk about the importance of bringing mindful awareness to every interaction.
Check out our free downloadable resource on mindfulness here!
Prioritizing Self-Care
Today on the podcast, KPICD Team members Kari Dady, Geoff Nelson, and Amanda Purvis to talk about self-care. They discuss their successes and struggles with caring for themselves and also provide practical tools for implementing self-care.
Check out our free download on self carehere!
TBRI® & The Importance of Play
Play is an essential part of TBRI, but it's often the first thing to go out the window when things get stressful. In this episode of the TBRI Podcast, Kari Dady joins to talk about the different play personalities and how play can be used to forge meaningful connections.
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Seeing the Need through Trauma-Informed Assessment
Samantha Farris joins us on the podcast to talk about seeing the needs of children and youth through trauma-informed neurodevelopmental assessment.
TBRI® Around the World: Ethiopia
Supporting Teens and Young Adults in Crisis
Kimberly Glaudy joins us to discuss how we can best support teens and young adults who are struggling with thoughts of self-harm and suicide through trust-based relationships.
20 Years of KPICD and the Legacy of Dr. Karyn Purvis
We're kicking off the 20th year of the KPICD with Season 10 of the TBRI Podcast! On today's episode, Sarah Mercado and Emmelie Pickett talk about the evolution of KPICD through the years and share memories of Dr. Karyn Purvis.
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Trust-Based Relationships with Foster Youth and Young Adults
Dr. Angie Proctor joins us to talk about her recent work with youth and young adults transitioning out of foster care.
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Boys and Girls Country of Houston
Angie’s Book: When Self-Care is a Dirty Word
Caring for the Caregivers
Today our guest is Ana Lucia Cornejo. Analu is a TBRI Practitoner and holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and Has worked with vulnerable children and families through private practice and NGOs. She currently works for CAFO Research Centre as the Liaison for Latin America and for OneTree, a Life Action independent partner focused on the care and development of Great Commission leaders in mission and ministry. She serves as a member of Peru por los Niños committee, an alliance of Organizations that advocate for every child to live in a family.
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TBRI® in Justice Settings
On this episode of the TBRI Podcast, we hear from Lucinda Miles, who is the TBRI Program Director for Volunteers for Youth Justice (VYJ) in Shreveport, Louisiana. Lucinda shares about her work with VYJ, specifically in family court settings, and also about her work in educating inmates at Caddo Correctional Center in TBRI. Be sure to listen all the way to the end of the episode where we added a bit of bonus content about the wonderful results of TBRI Training at Caddo Correctional Center.
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TBRI® In Communities
Today we're chatting with Gaby Garcia, the Director of Community Development for OC United in Fullerton, CA. Gaby shares her journey to TBRI and the variety of ways she is applying it through her work with OC United - from after school programs to domestic violence support groups.
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TBRI® Around the Globe
In this episode, Amanda Purvis stops by the podcast to talk about the global impact of TBRI and implementation across cultures.
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TBRI® & FASD
Cindy Lee, LCSW is back on the podcast to talk about her work with families and individuals impacted by FASDs, and how TBRI is applied uniquely with this population. Cindy and our host Sarah Mercado walk us through the three sets of TBRI Principles, Empowering, Connecting and Correcting, and discuss how TBRI might be adapted to best meet the needs of a person impacted by FASD.
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Linked References:
- Cindy's Previous TBRI Podcast Episodes: here and here
- Jude Caddidy - Truth Lies & Intimacy Article ( four skills for meaningful relationships)
- Trying Differently Rather Than Harder (book)
- FASD Success (podcast, videos, courses)
TBRI® Responsive Strategies, Pt. 2
In this episode, Troy McPeak joins us to continue the conversation on the TBRI Responsive Strategies. This time we're looking at the TBRI IDEAL Response and Levels of Response and how it looks to use these strategies with teens.
TBRI® Responsive Strategies Pt. 1
We're kicking off Season 9 of the TBRI® Podcast with a deep dive into the TBRI® Responsive Strategies. In this episode, Kari Dady walks us through the TBRI® IDEAL Response and Levels of Response as an approach to address behaviors.
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The Impact of Racial Trauma
Today we have a special bonus episode that has become canon for the TBRI Podcast. Kayla Rabb and Sarah Mercado discuss the impact of racism on the 5 B's as a form of trauma.
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Talking TBRI® with Geoff Nelson
We're wrapping up season 8 of the TBRI Podcast with a "meet the trainer" chat with Geoff Nelson. Geoff is a Regional Training Specialist with KPICD.
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TBRI Nurture Groups Part 2
We're back with a demonstration of a TBRI Nurture Group! Be sure to stick around for the end for a special performance art piece all about Nurture Groups.
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TBRI Nurture Groups Part I
Today we're breaking down one of our favorite topics: TBRI Nurture Groups!
Katie Rinaudo joins us to talk about the why behind nurture groups, the structure, and practical tips for implementation.
Join us next week for part 2 of this conversation where we demonstrate a TBRI Nurture Group.
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Truth, Lies & Intimacy Article by Jude Cassidy (Four Skills of Healthy Relationships)
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.
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- 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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