Discovering TBRI®
Explore Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®), an evidence-based method designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children, in this introductory class. While rooted in extensive research on attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience, the heartbeat of TBRI® is connection. Course topics include the three principles of TBRI®: Connecting, Empowering, and Correcting; the impact of adverse childhood experiences, adversity, early harm, and toxic stress on brain development, and learning practical tools to meet a child’s physical and emotional needs and disarm fear-based behaviors.

About the Presenter

Francine Stanfield: Joined the Child Advocates of Montgomery County team in 2022 as a Case Supervisor after volunteering as an advocate since 2016. She was named TBRI® & Community Education Specialist in 2023 and became the Director in 2025.

She is a TBRI® Practitioner, a Certified ACEs Trainer and is also certified to teach Love146’s Not a Number curriculum. Francine was drawn to Child Advocates through the potential of making a positive impact in the lives of children and families in crisis in Montgomery County. Francine has had a wonderfully varied career, working in legal, educational, political, and social media fields. She has a Bachelor of Business Administration from Lamar University..