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The TBRI Podcast

by Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development TCU · English · Tech & Science

The TBRI® Podcast features conversations about Trust-Based Relational Intervention®, an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. On this podcast we talk about the elements of trauma-informed care and chat with experts in the field abou

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 39 min
Latest: 15 Jul 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

15 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

TBRI®, FASD and Neurodivergence

Cindy Lee returns to the podcast to talk about how TBRI® intersects with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and other forms of neurodivergence such as Autism and ADHD.

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S13 · E7 · 2 Apr 2026 · 47 min
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.
S13 · E6 · 25 Mar 2026 · 41 min
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
S13 · E5 · 19 Mar 2026 · 27 min
Felt Safety Part 2
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S13 · E4 · 11 Mar 2026 · 35 min
Felt-Safety Part 1
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S13 · E3 · 4 Mar 2026 · 26 min
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.
S13 · E2 · 25 Feb 2026 · 27 min
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!
S13 · E1 · 18 Feb 2026 · 46 min
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®.
17 Dec 2025 · 43 min
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.
10 Dec 2025 · 48 min
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. Links from this episode: TCU Psychology Department UNT Center for Play Therapy The Neighborhood Walk Brenda Bryant The Parent Network for the Post-Inst. Child Child Study…
3 Dec 2025 · 29 min
Celebrating our 20th Anniversary!
In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, Dr. Danica Knight joins the TBRI Podcast!
S12 · E6 · 27 Aug 2025 · 35 min
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.
S12 · E5 · 20 Aug 2025 · 38 min
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.
S12 · E4 · 13 Aug 2025 · 36 min
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.
S12 · E3 · 6 Aug 2025 · 39 min
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.
S12 · E2 · 30 Jul 2025 · 38 min
Launching Young Adults from Highschool
Brooks Kaskela returns to the podcast to talk about launching young adults from highschool to college or career.
S12 · E1 · 23 Jul 2025 · 39 min
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.
9 Jul 2025 · 45 min
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: Free Access to TBRI 101 FASTER Program WMU Circle of Security Dr. Dan Diegel Help Kids Cope App National Childhood Traumatic…
S11 · E8 · 21 May 2025 · 31 min
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.
S11 · E7 · 14 May 2025 · 47 min
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.
S11 · E6 · 7 May 2025 · 36 min
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.
S11 · E5 · 1 May 2025 · 30 min
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.
S11 · E4 · 24 Apr 2025 · 47 min
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.
S11 · E3 · 16 Apr 2025 · 35 min
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.
S11 · E2 · 9 Apr 2025 · 24 min
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.
S11 · E1 · 2 Apr 2025 · 26 min
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! Links from this episode: Show Hope Empowered to Connect Hope for the…
S10 · E8 · 27 Feb 2025 · 40 min
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. Links from this episode: Joy Zedler’s TBRI Podcast Episode Pearl Project Empowered to Connect/Hope for the Journey
S10 · E7 · 20 Feb 2025 · 43 min
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 !
S10 · E6 · 12 Feb 2025 · 46 min
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 care here !
S10 · E5 · 5 Feb 2025 · 50 min
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. Links from this episode: Stuart Brown Play

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The TBRI Podcast is a English tech & science podcast from Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development TCU. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development TCU
Language: English
Category: Tech & Science
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 39 min
Latest episode: 15 Jul 2026
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