trauma Archives - The Riverside Project

Mitzi McBride is not only well-versed in TBRI® but is also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 20 years of experience guiding children and families through their journey to emotional healing.

“Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot” is inspired by the powerful true story of Donna and Reverend Martin as they ignite a fire in the hearts of their rural church to embrace some of the more difficult children to place within the child welfare system.

Deeply experiencing belonging was the key for Gaelin Elmore to recover from a childhood of trauma, abuse, and over ten years in the foster care system.

TBRI® is a framework with a large and growing community of both caregivers and professionals who praise its powerful capacity to change lives. But what exactly is TBRI®, and why is this training so impactful?

In this episode, I am joined by two incredible women from Decatur, Texas: Catherine Vannatta and Tiffany Maggret. Catherine currently serves as a CASA advocate, while Tiffany is the Founder and Executive Director of One Hope Village, an organization that helps deteriorating families recover by equipping them with robust community resources.

Shaundricka Easley is the Deputy Regional Director at the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. She has been with the department for over 15 years and had various roles during that time as well as served all 13 counties across the Houston area.

Jenni Lord is a resolute advocate for fostering family healing through the power of genuine connection. In 2008, she established Chosen, a trailblazing nonprofit dedicated to nurturing children’s recovery from trauma by empowering their families.