TBRI® Around the World: Ethiopia

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.

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.

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.

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! Links from this episode:Show HopeEmpowered to ConnectHope for the Journey

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. Links from this episode: Joy Zedler’s TBRI Podcast Episode Pearl Project Empowered to Connect/Hope for the Journey

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!

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!

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. Links from this episode: Stuart Brown Play 

Samantha Farris joins us on the podcast to talk about seeing the needs of children and youth through trauma-informed neurodevelopmental assessment. See the Need Course for TBRI Practitioners

Dereje Zeleke of All God's Children International joins the podcast to talk about supporting vulnerable children and families in Ethiopia using TBRI. Links from this episode: AGCI TBRI Ambassador Organizations Follow Dereje: LinkedIn | Facebook