WHY THIS MATTERS
The Behavior Dysregulation Program equips therapists to bring trauma-informed, whole-family support that leads to lasting transformation. Based in Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) and supported by additional proven strategies, this program helps children and caregivers heal, connect, and grow.
According to the CDC, 1 in 20 elementary-aged children have been prenatally exposed to alcohol. Yet many are undiagnosed, misunderstood, or unsupported.
Children from hard places often experience:
prenatal alcohol exposure
trauma in their own lives or families
unstable home environments
lack of positive, resilient-building influences
The result?
behavioral dysregulation at home and school
chronic anxiety and depression
pediatric mental health crises (up 60% in Tennessee children’s hospitals)
BRIDGING THE GAP
Our Behavior Dysregulation Program has its foundation in Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) * and serves to bridge the gap for children and families from hard places by utilizing the basics of TBRI in a format for therapists to use within a therapeutic setting.
90-day program
1 - 2 therapy sessions per week
required testing with the primary caregiver and child prior to beginning the program and again after 90 days
Caregiver Tests
ACE Score
Resiliency Questionnaire
Perceived Stress Scale
Child Tests
Sensory Profile
ADAS-R
BASC-3
ASEBA-CBCL (ages 1.5-5 or 6-18)
primary caregiver is required to participated and complete three brief TBRI education meetings either individually or with a group, in-person or online
additional training regarding FASD or other concerns can be done prior to beginning the program or post the 90 days after second tests are administered
It is our hope that this will provide a usable outline for therapists who are working with children from hard places to implement TBRI and other strategies to help bring hope and healing to families in crisis.
*Derived or reproduced from Trust-Based Relational Intervention® resources (Purvis & Cross, 1999-2011)
BEHAVIOR DYSREGULATION PROGRAM COHORT
Do you ever wish you had a clear, proven plan to help kids from hard places—and support their caregivers too? Are you tired of feeling unequipped to handle complex trauma in the children you serve?” What if you had the tools, training, and support to bring real healing to families in crisis?”
“I want to feel equipped to help the kids I see who are really struggling.”
This cohort will give you a clear, trauma-informed plan you can use with even your most dysregulated clients—so you’re not left guessing what to do next.“I need a clear, structured framework I can trust.”
In the training, you’ll receive a step-by-step program based in TBRI® that walks children and caregivers through six stages of healing—so you’re never without a roadmap.“I want to support families, not just treat symptoms.”
This approach actively engages caregivers in the process, helping you bring lasting change to the whole family—not just manage behavior in the moment.“I want to reduce burnout—I need support too.”
You’ll be part of a supportive learning community with live training, consultation sessions, and access to ongoing help—because you don’t have to do this alone.“I want to grow in my skill set and impact.”
You’ll gain specialized training in TBRI®-based and FASD-informed care—giving you tools that increase your confidence, credibility, and clinical impact.