Supporting Teens and Young Adults in Crisis

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

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.

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. Show Notes: TCU FTDM Healing Families Video Series Dr. Karyn Purvis Hill Creative Group TBRI Practitioner Training The Connected Child Hope Connection Camp Dr. David Cross Dr. Cross’s podcast episode - stories from our Founder Trust-Based Parenting TCU Psychology Department Empowered to Connect/Hope For the Journey The Connected Parent

Dr. Angie Proctor joins us to talk about her recent work with youth and young adults transitioning out of foster care. Links from this episode: Boys and Girls Country of Houston Boles Children’s Home Scott Watters Angie’s Book: When Self-Care is a Dirty Word