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Harris County TBRI® Collaborative

Develop skills to offer compassionate, trauma-informed care to children and families.

Harris County TBRI® Collaborative

Develop skills to offer compassionate, trauma-informed care to children and families.

It all starts with connection.

When a child experiences trauma, loss, or abuse, their ability to trust is impacted. In order to repair trust, we must see the need behind a child's behavior and respond in a way that considers their developmental and emotional capacity.

Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) is a research-based and relationship-focused framework for helping children heal from complex trauma. Through our training, you can learn practical tools to help meet the needs of vulnerable children and families

TBRI® is for everyone.

TBRI® is used worldwide in homes, residential facilities, group homes, schools, camps, juvenile justice facilities, courts, faith communities, law enforcement, clinical practices and beyond.

Wherever children are cared for, TBRI® can help.

  • Get TBRI® training right here in Houston.

    Whatever field you work in, our interactive,  hands-on TBRI® training will equip you with the necessary tools to connect, empower, and correct children. You can also earn up to 6 hours of CEU credits per session.

    • We make TBRI® training simple:

  • Register for an Introduction & Overview session.

    Start by registering for an "Introduction Overview" session.

  • Attend the Connecting, Empowering, and Correcting workshops.

    Register for the remaining three sessions in whichever order best fits your schedule.

  • Apply what you learn.

    Complete all four sessions and apply what you learn your life and work - we'll be here to support you.

    • Upcoming Training Dates

    • Introduction & Overview

      Discuss the basics of trauma-informed care and learn what to expect in the next three sessions.

      REGISTER

    • Connecting Principles

      Discover how to build secure attachment by establishing trust and creating emotional security for children.

      REGISTER

    • Empowering Principles

      Learn how to equip children with tools to help meet their environmental and sensory needs.

      REGISTER

    • Correcting Principles

      Develop skills to correct children by disarming fear-based reactions and teaching social and behavioral competence.

      REGISTER

    We're committed to families and children in Harris County and beyond.

    We started the Harris County TBRI® Collaborative because we saw a need for more accessible trauma-informed training in Houston.

    Our training brings together TBRI® Practitioners who work in a variety of professional spaces such as juvenile justice, human trafficking, residential programs, therapeutic practices, and more.

    We believe that healing from trauma happens in the context of a loving and stable relationship. Through the Harris County TBRI® Collaborative, we want to see our city saturated with professionals and caregivers better equipped to meet the needs of vulnerable children and families.

    Meet some of the practitioners

      Experience working with survivors of Sex Trafficking.

      Audris Jordan

      KPICD, Regional Consultation Specialist Background in Residential Setting.

      Diane Kaulen is a Certified Child Life Specialist and serves as a Senior Community Initiative Coordinator within the Public Health Division at Texas Children’s Hospital. With a passion for supporting children and families facing adversity, Diane brings over two decades of experience in hospital settings, mental health, foster care, teen parenting, and trauma-informed care.

      Diane Kaulen, M.Ed., CCLS

      Senior Community Initiative Coordinator, Public Health Division, Texas Children’s Hospital

      Nicole is the owner of CoHeart Support Services,where she facilitates various programs such as TBRI®, NTDC-pre-service, Circle of Security, and calming yoga practices, as she connects her heart with yours in support of addressing emotional and behavioral regulation needs. She agrees with Dr. Karyn Purvis’ quote – “You cannot lead a child to a place of healing if you do not know the way yourself.

      Nicole Washington

      Senior Community Initiative Coordinator, Public Health Division, Texas Children’s Hospital

      She has worked in outreach-based youth services, substance abuse family services, as well as in the foster care service industry. A trauma informed counselor and group facilitator, Rebecca currently works at Girls inc. of Greater Houston and has 10 years of experience in the Girls Inc. network.

      Rebecca Cox

      Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor.

      He has worked at Methodist Children’s Home since 2005 and spent a decade as director of the Training department. In addition to holding facilitator certifications in American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED, Nurturing Parenting, Circle of Security Parenting and Making Sense of Your Past Worth, John is an SAMA Master Facilitator and a TBRI practitioner and mentor.

      John Warren

      MDiv, LCCA, Community Engagement and Training Specialist

    Meet some of the Practitioners

    Audris is a Regional Training and Consultation Specialist at the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU. In this role she supports organizations implementing TBRI® and trains others in TBRI®. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Prairie View A&M University. Before joining KPICD’s Outreach Team in 2024, Audris served as a Trauma Specialist with Arrow Child and Family Services. Her TBRI® Journey began while working with survivors of sex trafficking and exploitation, giving her a unique perspective on how to build trust-based relationships with this population.

    Audris Jordan, Region Consultation and Training Specialist, Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development.

    Ashley, LCSW, is a trauma therapist and speaker. With more than a decade of experience, Ashley specializes in complex trauma, particularly relational wounds rooted in early childhood abuse, neglect, and chronic stress. Her work blends clinical insight with cultural humility and spiritual wisdom to support holistic healing.

    Ashley McFarland, Co-Owner, Pineheart Center

    Travis finds safe, loving families for children in foster care. He is a creative problem-solver who has spent 20 years teaching, leading teams, and partnering to raise awareness. As a dad, counselor, and advocate, Travis uses TBRI® tools firsthand and enjoys sharing them to help other families heal and grow stronger.

    Travis Jones, LPC-S, LCPAA, Director of Community & Church Engagement, Presbyterian Children’s Homes and Services

    Kimberly (LMFT-S) is the founder of Family Foundation Initiatives, a therapeutic group practice dedicated to building healthy communities, strong families, and resilient individuals. She is also the co-founder of Revive Coaching & Consulting, a consortium of life coaches meeting the needs of people and organizations around the world. When Kimberly is not managing the practice, providing therapy, facilitating trainings, or participating in public speaking engagements, she is making great memories with her wonderful husband and loving family.

    Kimberly Glaudy, Founder, Family Foundation Initiatives

    Diane is a Certified Child Life Specialist and serves as a Senior Community Initiative Coordinator within the Public Health Division at Texas Children’s Hospital. With a passion for supporting children and families facing adversity, Diane brings over two decades of experience in hospital settings, mental health, foster care, teen parenting, and trauma-informed care.

    Diane Kaulen, M.Ed., CCLS. Senior Community Initiative Coordinator, Public Health Division, Texas Children’s Hospital.

    Nicole is the owner of CoHeart Support Services, where she facilitates various programs such as TBRI®, NTDC-pre-service, Circle of Security, and calming yoga practices, as she connects her heart with yours in support of addressing emotional and behavioral regulation needs. She agrees with Dr. Karyn Purvis’ quote – “You cannot lead a child to a place of healing if you do not know the way yourself."

    Nicole Washington, Owner, Coheart Support Services

    Rebecca is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. She has worked in outreach-based youth services, substance abuse family services, as well as in the foster care service industry. Rebecca currently works at Girls Inc. of Greater Houston and has 10 years of experience in the Girls Inc. network.

    Rebecca Cox, Chief Program Officer, Girls Inc.

    John (MDiv, LCCA) is the Community Engagement and Training Specialist at Methodist Children’s Home and has worked there since 2005. In addition to holding facilitator certifications in American Red Cross First Aid, CPR and AED, Nurturing Parenting, Circle of Security Parenting and Making Sense of Your Past Worth, John is an SAMA Master Facilitator and a TBRI® Practitioner and mentor.

    John Warren, Community Engagement and Training Specialist, Methodist Children’s Home

    See what TBRI® Collaborative Participants are saying.

    Thanks to TBRI® training, I’ve been able to better understand why trauma appears a certain way in a child who may not be able to put their frustrations or stressors into words, and this training made me realize that TBRI® practices are effective not only for professionals who work in the field, but also for everyday individuals who simply want to understand, learn more, and make a difference.

    Javan Tate
    Training Specialist, CAC Training Center

    TBRI® training is a deeply personal journey that has reshaped the way I understand connection, trust, and healing. It has challenged me to grow not just as a mother and friend, but as a person committed to showing up with empathy and intention to everyone I meet.

    Kristen Castillo
    Trainer-Professional Development, DePelchin Children’s Center.

    Learning Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) has transformed how I approach relationships, both personally and professionally. It opened my eyes to the deep impact trauma has on brain development and attachment while equipping me with practical tools to respond with greater empathy, connection, and understanding.

    Leighon Eber
    Trainer-Professional Development, DePelchin Children’s Center

    You might be wondering...

    1. Who do I contact if I have questions?

    If you have questions, please contact Kathleen Cowie at kathleen@riversideproject.org.

    2. Does this count toward CEU credits?

    Yes! You may earn up to 6 hours of CEU credits per session.

    3. How much does it cost?

    Each session costs $25. This payment is nonrefundable and nontransferrable after 5pm on the Wednesday before your session.

    4. When and where are the trainings held?

    Sessions are generally offered on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. The 1st Friday will always be an Introduction & Overview and the 3rd Friday will cycle through the three Principles. When you register for a training above, you can find the location on the registration page.

    5. Do I need to attend all four trainings?

    You must attend all 4 sessions to complete the full training. The Introduction & Overview session must be completed prior to attending the other three sessions.

    6. Who is this for?

    TBRI® is used worldwide in homes, residential facilities, group homes, schools, camps, schools, juvenile justice facilities, courts, with survivors of sex trafficking, in faith communities, courts, with law enforcement, in clinical practices and beyond.

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