Posts Tagged ‘tbri’
For 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”…
Read MoreUnderstanding Disorganized Attachment
Introduction to Attachment Theory If you have been following Show Hope’s work with Hope for Journey and Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®), you have more than likely encountered attachment. Attachment theory (as described in this blog post) tells us that a child is not born attached to their caregiver but rather will develop a specific style…
Read MoreHope for the Journey Hosts and Teaching Session Speakers
For 15 years, Show Hope’s Hope for the Journey has impacted more than 155,000 parents, caregivers, church leaders, and professionals with much-needed, paradigm-shifting insight, education, and training. That legacy continues as we launch hopeforthejourney.com, with a reimagined experience that better serves children and families, churches, and entire communities. Access Hope for the Journey teaching sessions,…
Read Morecol•lab•o•ra•tion
With a live Mariachi band in the background and chips and salsa on the table, Naomi and Tray Strawhorn began sketching architectural plans on a white napkin—plans to expand their two-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom home to make room for three siblings. At the time, the Strawhorns were foster parents to a 5-year-old boy, named James. His…
Read MoreUnderstanding Avoidant Attachment
An Introduction to Avoidant Attachment In the past few weeks, we have unpacked attachment theory, paying close attention to both secure attachment and anxious attachment. Today, we are going to take a closer look at avoidant attachment. To begin building a better understanding of avoidant attachment, let’s start with what it looks like in babies…
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