JULY 30, 2025
Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Maxine Clark & Bob Fox
LUNCH AGENDA
Noon -Welcome,Dr.ChristiGriffin,Founder&President Welcome,Dr.MarvaRobinson,BoardofDirectors
Lunch-Lunchisserved ShortFilmonTBRI
IntroductionofTBRITrainer-GeoffreyNelson,KarynPurvis InstituteofChildDevelopment
TBRITraining-TruncatedtrainingsessionfollowedbyaQ&A
TrainingRegistration2:00Luncheonends
ABOUT TBRI
Trust-BasedRelationalintervention
Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) is an evidence-based, trauma-informed model designed to help children, youth, and adults who have experiencedadversity.DevelopedbytheKarynPurvis Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University,TBRItrainsadultstobuildtrust,respondto challenging behavior with compassion and structure,andfosterhealingenvironments.
ABOUTOUR TBRITRAINER
Geoffrey Nelson is a dedicated professional residing in the vibrant community of Waco, Texas, alongside his loving wife and two cherished sons. His journey into the world of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®)beganin2015,settingthestageforaninspiringcareerdedicated tochilddevelopmentandfamilywell-being.
Geoffrey’s commitment to the principles of TBRI led him to become a TBRI educator/practitioner in 2015 during his tenure at the Methodist Children’sHome.Thismarkedtheinceptionofhistransformativepathin therealmofchilddevelopment.
Overthepastdecade,GeoffreyNelsonhasharnessedthepowerofTBRI as a foundational approach in his work. His influence has reached far and wide, impacting children, families, and professionals across a diverse array of sectors. From Residential Treatment Centers (RTCs) to fosterandadoptionagencies,fromthecomplexworldofCorrectionsto the nurturing environment of Schools, Churches, and even the dynamic arenaofbusiness,Geoffrey’spassionhasknownnobounds.
Mostrecently,GeoffreyservedastheDirectorofanafterschoolprogram within a local school district, where his expertise enriched the lives of countlessyoungindividuals.Hisunwaveringdedicationtotheprinciples of TBRI has brought about positive changes within these communities, settingaprecedentfortransformativegrowth.
Geoffrey’s academic journey has roots in Baylor University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. Looking ahead, he harbors aspirations of pursuing a master’s degree in business, further enhancing his ability to createimpactfulchange.
Asapractitioner,Geoffreydrawsinspirationfromthetimelesswisdomof Dr.KarynPurvis,whofamouslysaid,”Idon’tcareiftheyareone,or100.all peopleneedthesamekindsofstuff.”Thesewordsresonatedeeplywith Geoffreyandfuelhisunwaveringcommitmenttotheholisticwell-being ofindividuals,irrespectiveoftheirageorbackground. With his unique blend of expertise and passion, Geoffrey Nelson is an invaluable addition to the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD). His dedication to the principles of TBRI and his fervor for fostering positive change make him an exemplary advocate for the institute’smissionofnurturingthriving,resilientchildrenandfamilies.
GOALS& OBJECTIVES
INTRODUCETBRI
Expandawarenessofthislife-alteringtraining that benefits not only the child but the professionals who work with them and the communityasawhole.
TRAINAREAPROFESSIONALS
Train area professionals who engage with justice-involved and other traumatized youth via multiple disciplines to develop trust-based bondsthathaveproventoaltertheviolentand othernegativebehaviors.
IMPROVEMENTALHEALTH
By broadly employing TBRI in the St. Louis region, By equipping professionals with tools to manage stress and build meaningful connections, TBRI fosters mental wellness not only in youth they support by promoting healing,trust,andlong-termresilience,butalso intheprofessionalsthemselves.
REDUCEVIOLENCE&INCARCERATIONS
Through this ground-breaking intervention, our goal is toequipprofessionalswitheffectivetoolstochangethe behaviors of children and youth who have been exposed to adverse childhood experiences. By interupting negative behavior we also reduce the numbetofyouthpunishedand/orincarcerated.
ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES
PROVENOUTCOMES
40%decreaseinjustice-involvedyouthaftertrainingMississippi judgesandstaff
KeyFindings:Usingatwo-group,pre-postinterventiondesign,the studyevaluatedtheeffectivenessofparenttrainingutilizingTrustBasedRelationalIntervention
33%decreaseinreferralsforphysicalaggressionorfighting withpeersoveraone-yearperiod
93.5%decreaseinincidentsofverbalorphysicalafterthe firsttwoyearsoftheimplementation
Significantdecreasesinthoughtproblems,attention problems,aggressivebehavior,andotherproblemsfor adoptedchildrenfrompre-interventiontopost-intervention
Significantincreaseinpositiveattachmentbehaviorsanda Significantdecreaseinnegativeattachmentbehaviorson theBeechbrookAttachmentDisorderChecklistforadopted childrenfrompre-interventiontopost-intervention
Significantdecreaseinattachmentdisturbanceonthe RandolphAttachmentDisorderQuestionnaireforadopted childrenfrompre-interventiontopost-intervention(p.45).
Significantincreaseinpositivescoresandasignificant decreaseinnegativescoresonFamilyDrawingsfor adoptedchildrenfrompre-interventiontopost-intervention
Our goal is to broadly achieve outcomes experienced in these courts, schools, and non-profits.