Description: Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles to address attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors.

This course is designed to give participants exposure to all parts of TBRI by highlighting the ways in which each section of the intervention strategy fits into the holistic nature of TBRI.

Learning Objectives:

• To lay the foundation for deep insight about the impact of a child’s history on their long-term development.
• To create a framework for practical intervention and application.
• To enhance understanding about how to interpret behavior and respond appropriately. 

Presenter Information: Stephanie Rodrigues is a member of the caregiver training team at the University of Washington School of Social Work. She enjoys both developing curriculum for caregivers and delivering it in the classroom and online. The thing she loves most about working at the Alliance is connecting with caregivers.

After adding two children to her family through adoption, she left a career in genetic research to obtain her Masters of Social Work, graduating from the University of Washington in 2008. Following graduation Stephanie worked for seven years as a Children and Family Services, Social Worker, with Children’s Administration (now known as DCYF).

In 2019, Stephanie had the opportunity to become a Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) Practitioner. She is passionate about sharing TBRI with other caregivers.

Outside of work, Stephanie enjoy spending time with her spouse, children and grandchildren. Most recently this includes exploring the beautiful Northwest on her e-bike.