Trust Based Relational InterventionTestimonials
“Bettina, you are amazing! You are so articulate and relatable. You taught the material with such ease while forming a connection with everyone in the training. THANK YOU!”
— Albemarle County Department of Social Services
“Bettina possesses such in-depth knowledge of the subject. She knows it well and is incredibly generous in sharing her personal experiences and insights. Her ability to set an open and accepting tone for parents and caregivers to feel safe in sharing their struggles is remarkable.”
— Kinship Parent
“This information is very interesting and incredibly helpful for increasing understanding of behavior and how to best support children from hard places.”
— Bright Stars Teacher
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I saw results from applying what I learned after the first day of training in TBRI!
Rashaun Smith
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DSS Family Services Specialist
“It was engaging, rich, gave me so much resolution by becoming more aware. The instructor and atmosphere she and participant mutually created was an example of TBRI success which one feels safe to learn, reflect, share and improve. So much recommend this for any human walking towards understanding self and understanding others, relationships, conflict management.”
— Parent to a neurodiverse child
“Such important material. Every hour was well-spent. You created such a welcoming, non-judgemental, safe space.”
— CPS Worker
“Bettina’s TBRI training was a game-changer for our family. Her deep knowledge, both as a caregiving professional and a parent who has applied these techniques herself, made her guidance incredibly practical and relatable. She creates a space where one feels seen and valued, balancing empathy with a refreshing directness that prepares you for real-life situations. Thanks to her expertise, my husband and I now share a common language and practical tools to navigate high-emotion moments with confidence. We’ve seen a real shift at home, building trust and creating a stronger sense of connection even during challenging times.”
— Biological Parent
“Every foster parent should be made to take this exceptional training course prior to becoming a foster parent. As a former foster parent, this information would have been excellent.”
— Social Services Supervisor
“TBRI needs to be mainstream. It needs to be integrated into families, schools, churches, etc. Trauma is systemic and deeply rooted in society. To bring self awareness of how trauma effects everyone, directly or indirectly, TBRI is CRITICAL for our communities.”
