TBRI Training for Volunteers: Transforming the Lives of Vulnerable Children

In a world where vulnerable children often require specialized support and care, Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) emerges as an essential tool for volunteers and professionals alike. This holistic, research-based approach is designed to enhance relationships and support the harmonious development of traumatized children. By training volunteers in TBRI, we ensure that these interventions are successful and that children receive the adequate support they need.

What is TBRI?

Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) is a methodology developed by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Dr. David Cross at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University. TBRI is grounded in three fundamental principles:

1. Connecting: Establishing safe and trusting relationships.
2. Empowering: Providing strategies to support the child’s physical and emotional needs.
3. Correcting: Implementing discipline techniques that are trauma-sensitive and promote self-regulation.

Why is TBRI Training Important for Volunteers?

Volunteers play a crucial role in the lives of vulnerable children. Without adequate training, they might not fully understand the complex needs of these children or be equipped to respond effectively. TBRI training offers volunteers:

• Knowledge about Trauma and Its Impact: Volunteers learn about the effects of trauma on cognitive and emotional development.
• Practical Intervention Strategies: They are equipped with tools and techniques to create a safe and predictable environment.
• Empathic Communication Skills: Volunteers learn to communicate effectively and empathetically, facilitating the creation of strong and trusting bonds.

Our TBRI Training Experience

For two weeks, our volunteers immersed themselves in a comprehensive TBRI training course, covering both theoretical concepts and practical applications. They engaged in role-playing, therapeutic drawings, deep discussions, and various other interactive activities. This intensive training equipped them with the skills needed to support and nurture vulnerable children effectively.

The Long-Term Impact

TBRI training for volunteers not only improves the lives of vulnerable children but also contributes to the creation of a more informed and empathetic community. Volunteers trained in TBRI become agents of change, spreading knowledge and positively influencing care and education practices in various contexts. Through TBRI, we pave the way for a world where every child has the chance to develop to their fullest potential in a supportive and trusting environment.

By embracing TBRI, we commit to making a lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children. Our dedicated volunteers are now better equipped to provide the specialized care and support these children need to thrive. Together, we can create a future where every child is valued, supported, and given the opportunity to flourish.

Join us in this transformative journey. Your support and involvement can help us continue to train more volunteers and extend our reach to touch even more lives. Together, we can make a profound impact.