TBRI

Attachment-Focused, Trauma-Informed Care for Children & Families

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What Is TBRI® and How It Works

TBRI® is built on three core principles that work together to support healing
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Connecting Principles

Build trust, safety, and healthy attachment through nurturing, responsive interactions.

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Empowering Principles

Support physical and emotional regulation by addressing sensory needs, routines, and environmental factors.

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Correcting Principles

Teach appropriate behavior through proactive strategies and calm, respectful responses, without shame or punishment.

Who Benefits From TBRI®?

TBRI® is especially helpful for children and families experiencing
  • Adoption or foster care transitions
  • Attachment difficulties
  • Trauma or early adversity
  • Behavioral challenges or emotional outbursts
  • Difficulty with trust, boundaries, or relationships
  • Sensory sensitivities or emotional dysregulation
  • Parenting stress or feeling unsure how to help

How We Use TBRI® in Therapy

Our therapists may use TBRI® through
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Parent and caregiver coaching

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Family therapy sessions

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Individual child therapy

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Support for adoptive and foster families

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Skill-building and practical strategies for home and school

Why Choose TBRI® at Anson Family Counseling?

TBRI®-informed clinicians

trained in attachment-based, trauma-responsive care

Family-centered approach

that supports both children and caregivers

Evidence-based model

developed for children impacted by trauma and adversity

Practical, everyday strategies

caregivers can use at home and in real life

Support for adoptive

foster, kinship, and biological families

In-person and telehealth options

for parent coaching and family sessions

Build Trust, Connection & Healing in Your Family

Parenting a child who has experienced trauma can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. TBRI® offers a compassionate, proven path toward stronger relationships and lasting healing.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is TBRI® only for adoptive or foster families?

No. While TBRI® was developed for children from hard places, it is helpful for any child struggling with attachment, trauma, or emotional regulation.

Does TBRI® focus on the child or the parents?

Both. TBRI® supports the child and equips caregivers with tools to respond effectively and compassionately.

How long does TBRI®-based therapy take?

Length varies depending on needs. Many families see meaningful changes as caregivers begin using TBRI® strategies consistently.

Can TBRI® be used alongside other therapies?

Yes. TBRI® often works well alongside therapies such as Play Therapy, CBT, or family therapy.

Do you offer TBRI® support through telehealth?

Yes. Parent coaching and many TBRI® strategies are effective through secure telehealth.