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Resources for Parenting Kids from Hard Places
Trust Based Relational Intervention
Toxic Stress and the Brain
The Importance of Attachment
What is Trust-Based Relational Intervention
The TBRI Podcast, Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development
TCU Institute of Child Development DVDs
Tapestry Adoption & Foster Care Ministry
What is TBRI and why does the church need it?
TBRI in Children’s Ministry
TBRI in Youth Ministry
Must Read
The Connected Child, by Karyn Purvis, David Cross and Wendy Sunshine
The Whole-Brain Child, by Daniel Siegel and Mary Hartzel
Trial and Transformation, by Vicky Stinziano
Also Helpful
On Understanding Trauma
Anatomy of the Soul, Curt Thompson
The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.
On Adoption
After They are Yours, Brian Borgman
Adopted for Life, Russell D. Moore
Twenty Things Adopted Kids wish their Adoptive Parents Knew, Sherrie Eldridge
Reclaiming Adoption, Dan Cruver, Editor
On Understanding Sensory Issues
The Out of Sync Child, Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A.
On Foster Care
The Beauty and Brokenness of Foster Care, Jason Johnson
Sound of Hope: The Story of Possum Trot, A Group Discussion Guide for Those Inspired to Take Action