The TBRI Podcast
Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development TCU
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 about implementing TBRI® across different communities of care and practice.
Episodes
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Apr 2, 2026 • 47min
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.
Mar 25, 2026 • 41min
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
Mar 19, 2026 • 27min
Felt Safety Part 2
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Mar 11, 2026 • 35min
Felt-Safety Part 1
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Mar 4, 2026 • 26min
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.
Feb 25, 2026 • 27min
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!
Feb 18, 2026 • 46min
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®.
Dec 17, 2025 • 43min
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.
Dec 10, 2025 • 48min
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 DepartmentUNT Center for Play TherapyThe Neighborhood WalkBrenda BryantThe Parent Network for the Post-Inst. ChildChild Study Center Fort WorthStarpoint SchoolThe Strange SituationT Berry BrazeltonAllan SchoreThe Connected ChildTrust-Based Relational InterventionAdult Attachment InterviewTravis County CollaborativeAnna Palmer/ Crossroads NOLAMethodist Children’s HomeDaren JonesAmanda PurvisCasey CallSarah MercadoTBRI MantraTami DeCoteauNeither Wolf Nor Dog BookThe Wolf of Twilight BookDr. Cross Resiliency blog postAmy Abell
Dec 3, 2025 • 29min
Celebrating our 20th Anniversary!
In celebration of our 20th Anniversary, Dr. Danica Knight joins the TBRI Podcast!
