Posts Tagged ‘tbri’
Show Hope Book Club: The Body Keeps the Score
The Body Keeps the Score “‘The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk is a great look into how trauma shapes both the mind and body, leaving lasting effects on emotional and physical health,” Show Hope Senior Manager of Communications Bethany Jones said. “Paired with our knowledge of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®), this…
Read MoreEsperanza Para el Viaje: Hope for the Journey
En un mundo donde el dolor y la quebrantamiento a menudo encuentran su camino en nuestros hogares, la necesidad de compasión, empatía y cuidado centrado en el evangelio nunca ha sido mayor. — Mary Beth Chapman, Cofundador de Show Hope Earlier this year, Show Hope Co-founder Mary Beth Chapman shared this piece of wisdom, driving…
Read MoreStructure vs Nurture
“If a child needs nurture and I give him structure, I harm his ability to trust me. If a child needs structure and I give him nurture, I harm his ability to grow.” — Dr. Karyn Purvis Designed to help meet the unique needs of children who have been impacted by trauma, Trust-Based Relational Intervention®…
Read MoreHow to Find a Therapist
Sometimes our children face things for which professional help is needed. These could include anxiety or depression, family problems, bullying, and emotional or behavioral changes, among others. Especially for children who have come home through adoption or foster care, therapy may be helpful to help your child begin to heal from trauma he or she…
Read MoreFor Every Child . . . and Every Family
In a world where pain and brokenness often find their way into our homes, the need for compassion, empathy, and gospel-centered care has never been greater. Trauma-informed care is not just a strategy—it is a commitment to seeing people through the eyes of Jesus. By embracing love, care, and the redemptive power of Christ, we…
Read MoreNew Pathways
When Addison Futrell asked her husband, Bailey, to attend an informational foster care meeting, they figured that, at the very least, they could leave and know it was not the direction they needed to go as a family. However, they were both surprised when their reactions were the opposite of that. “Just hearing the numbers…
Read MoreTeaching Your Values by Living Them First
The following is an excerpt from “Created to Connect: A Christian’s Guide to the Connected Child.” From Dr. Karyn Purvis with Michael and Amy Monroe, “Created to Connect” serves as a dynamic resource for those looking to draw helpful, encouraging parallels between the Christian faith and the foundational teachings of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®). When…
Read MoreTheology of Connection: God Sees Beyond the Surface
Be Curious The following is an excerpt from “Theology of Connection Guide: Exploring God’s Heart for Connection Through Scripture,” created by our friends and partners at Empowered to Connect. Learn more and purchase “Theology of Connection” here. Scripture shows that God “does not look at the things people look at. People look at the outward…
Read MoreWe Didn’t Know What We Didn’t Know
by Mary Beth Chapman, Co-founder, Show Hope Steven and I have been on the adoption journey since 2000. That’s when our fourth child came home through the miracle of adoption … Shaohannah Hope Chapman. I know every story is different, but for us, Love took us in, and everything changed. We honestly thought, All you…
Read More2025 Hope for the Journey Schedule
An integral resource within Show Hope’s Pre+Post Adoption Support work, Hope for the Journey is a fully customizable platform, based on your unique needs and includes the following. + 5 teaching sessions based on the fundamentals of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®), led by seasoned educators, practitioners, and professionals, as outlined below + 5 “Going Deeper”…
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