FAQ

What is TBRI®? 

Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) is a practical model for addressing a wide range of childhood behavioral problems – specifically, to help children who have experienced trauma such as abuse, neglect or institutionalization. Built by the Karyn Purvis Institute for Child Development at TCU on best practices in neuroscience, attachment theory and more, TBRI was originally designed for adoptive parents, and is now a globally recognized model for any person working with children – social workers, teachers, health care professionals, law enforcement officers and more – as well as governments and other organizations creating systemic change. More about TBRI.

I’m having problems with my child. Where should I start?

Start on our Caregivers and Parents page for all the top resources we recommend for you.

Can you refer me to a therapist you’ve trained?

While we can’t specifically refer or endorse any therapist, you can browse our TBRI® Practitioner Directory. We do recommend looking for someone who recognizes that caregivers/parents are an integral part of the healing process. We firmly believe that real change can only happen when parents bring the therapies into the home (not just in the office for an hour a week).

How do I request one of your trainers to speak at my upcoming event?

If you’re interested in hosting a TBRI trainer from the Purvis Institute to speak or hold a training at your event, contact us here. We’ll follow up with information about fees, booking and contracting.

May I schedule a consultation with one of your staff members?

Although we wish we could individually consult with every family who contacts us, we are an academic research institute and unable to provide clinical services. Please visit our Caregivers and Parents page as a starting place and check the list of TBRI Practitioners.

Can you train me in your intervention model?

The Purvis Institute offers TBRI Practitioner Training training for professionals. This training is available a few times each year and slots are very limited. Learn more on our TBRI Practitioner Training page.

If you’re not serving in a professional capacity, check our Caregivers and Parents page for a starting point.

If I go through TBRI Practitioner Training, am I allowed to train others in TBRI?

TBRI Practitioners may train within their organization using the TBRI® Caregiver Package. See specific guidelines in our TBRI Practitioner Rights and Responsibilities Quick Reference Guide.

How do I get access to the TBRI Caregiver Package?

If you completed TBRI Practitioner Training and don’t already have the TBRI Caregiver Package (such as if you were trained prior to 2017), contact us and we’ll provide it to you.

I want to purchase some of your online courses. Which title should I start with?

Our courses can be used in any order, so browse the course descriptions in the TBRI store and start with a title that best suits your family or situation. For a general place to begin, see our guide for Caregivers and Parents or our guide for Professionals.

Are your courses available in other languages?

We’ve made a variety of Trust-Based Parenting materials available in Amharic, Bulgarian, Estonian, Finnish, Haitian Creole, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Mandarin, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog and Ukrainian. Browse our Downloads and Other Materials.

If you are interested in funding translation, contact us here.

When is your next Hope Connection 2.0 camp?

For dates and application deadlines, visit the Hope Connection 2.0 page.