TBRI®: A Transformative Approach for Supporting Children
CASA of Larimer County is proud to offer TBRI® (Trauma-Based Relational Intervention®), an impactful program designed to support children who have experienced adversity, early harm, or trauma. TBRI® provides practical tools for caregivers and anyone working with children to understand and support their complex needs and reach their highest potential.
While the intervention is based on years of attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience research, the heartbeat of the practice is connection-something CASA volunteers are in a unique position to create. Best of all, various early studies show a decrease in behavioral problems and trauma symptoms among at-risk adopted children. Anyone can adopt these methods.
TBRI® programming in Larimer County is multi-modal, including the following:
The Caregiver Package – a 24-hour training for parents and caregivers.
Training local CASA volunteers – Since 2023, CASA of Larimer County has requested volunteers complete the 6-hour Overview portion of the Caregiver Package.
Trauma-Informed Courts Workshop – In May 2024, osted a workshop about integrating trauma-informed practices into the 8th Judicial District Dependency and Neglect Court.
Calming Room at the Justice Center – Created a calming space for families attending court, equipped with tools to address sensory needs and reduce stress.
Thanks to funding State VALE, CASA of Larimer County is offering the Caregiver Package for CASA volunteers and staff statewide. The 6-hour Overview training is available virtually on a monthly-basis through June 2025. So far, 55 volunteers and staff have completed the training. 97% of attendees who completed the evaluation agree with the statement "I would recommend the TBRI® training to other CASA volunteers."
The 6-hour TBRI® Overview is required before taking the following principles. It provides the basis of attachment and research on which TBRI® builds. The overview is six hours divided into four virtual sessions over two weeks. Sessions will be Mondays and Wednesdays. Participants must attend the full six hours consecutively. Training is free of charge and completion of two post training surveys are required.