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TBRI as described on The TCU.edu website: TBRI is an attachment based, trauma informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. While the intervention is based on years of attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience research, the heartbeat of TBRI is connection.

Why Do You Need This Course?
TBRI provides individuals with the tools they need to provide quality caregiving to children who come from trauma or at risk environments. Those who take the TBRI course will better understand child development, the sensory system, how the brain develops and how attachment is formed. The provider will better understand themselves and how they can help a hurting child or youth connect and heal. The course dives into specific strategies that can be used in all areas of parenting. The tools learned will help caregivers move from surviving difficult behaviors to helping their child move forward successfully one step at a time with practical strategies. We believe that your home can become a place of hope.

How can I meet the DCF Requirements?
Our courses are specifically designed to meet the 65C-46.011 pre-service requirements, 65C-43 At Risk Requirements, 65C-46.021 QRTP Trauma Informed Care Requirements, and 65C-46.011 annual requirements. Any courses we do not provide are believed to be best provided by your specific agency. By signing up for all provided courses, you will meet all pre service requirements except for the following:
• Initial orientation, including program goals
• Emergency and Safety Procedures
• Role of staff as a team member
For more information specific to your needs, please see Danielle Stolk

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Trust Based Relational Intervention – Caregiver

3 Day Training – $75

Participant will receive certificates for the following:
  • Trauma Informed Care
    • Recognizing signs, symptoms, and triggers of trauma
    • Emotional Disturbances and Common Behavior
  • Attachment and ACES
    • Separation and loss; attachment of youth in foster care
    • ACE and the impact of trauma and resiliency
  • Self-Care
  • TBRI Empowering and Transitions
    • Transitions and separation and loss
    • Prevention of placement disruptions
  • TBRI Connecting
    • Child and Youth Development
    • Restorative Practices
    • Meeting Physical and Emotional Needs
    • Relationship Building and Communication
  • TBRI Correcting
    • Reasonable and prudent parenting and normalcy for youth in congregate care
    • Care & Discipline Theories
    • Behavior management techniques, including crisis management
    • Restorative Practices
    • Emotional Disturbances and Common Behavior
    • De-escalation and non-intrusive behavioral interventions
  • Meeting Sensory Needs and Nurture Group Leadership

Medication Administration

The goal of this course is to prepare individuals to administer and document medication for individuals in their care. The course is designed to educate the caregiver in psychotropic medication, the purpose, and how to ensure the best care for the individual. The course provides instruction in terms, best practices, and procedures for administering medication.

8 Hour Training – Free Add on ($35 alone)

  • Understanding Psychotropic Medication (online)
  • Documentation and Administration
  • Hands on administration
  • Required Assessment
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At Risk for Sex Trafficking

This is a curriculum developed by the Florida Department for Children and Families. It meets the 12-hour requirement for At-Risk of Human Trafficking homes. The course discusses the definitions and scope of the problem, understanding the circumstances and risk factors for victims, and understanding the perpetrators and recruitment methodology. It also covers online safety, gang awareness, and methods for helping youth who are at risk.

This course is beneficial for foster care parents and people in the community who will be working with youth.

12 Hour Training – $75 add on

  • DCF Required Curriculum for licensed At-Risk for Sex Trafficking homes
  • Includes two online courses
    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Human Trafficking Awareness 101

Non-Violent Crisis Prevention and Intervention

The goal of crisis prevention training is to teach individuals how to respond appropriately and safely to challenging behavior. The goal is to promote the safety of all parties and prevent the need for a physical intervention. However, if physical intervention or self-protection is needed, the focus is on safe and least restrictive interventions.

2 Day Training – $100

  • Crisis Prevention
  • Disengagement Skills, Physical Intervention 
  • Professional Documentation