Description
The TBRI® Empowering Principles, explored in this episode with Dr. David Cross, offer caregivers a powerful framework to support children’s physical, emotional, and environmental needs—before challenges arise. Empowering kids isn’t about giving in or letting go of structure—it’s about creating the conditions that help them succeed.
This isn’t about fixing behavior in the moment—it’s about building lasting strength from the inside out. When kids feel safe, regulated, and understood, they become more confident, capable, and cooperative.
🧡 Best for parents who...
- Feel stuck reacting to behaviors instead of preventing them
- Are raising kids with trauma, neglect, or regulatory challenges
- Want practical strategies to help their child feel more in control
- Are ready to set their kids up for success through structure and support
💛 Best for kids who...
- Get overwhelmed easily or melt down without warning
- Struggle with transitions, nutrition, sleep, or sensory input
- Show big reactions when routines or environments change
- Need extra help feeling safe, steady, and empowered to thrive
🧠 Why It Helps:
TBRI®’s Empowering Principles are designed to meet the child’s basic physiological and felt-safety needs—the foundation of healthy behavior. This approach helps children learn to self-regulate, trust their caregivers, and move through the world with more confidence. Caregivers walk away with actionable tools to proactively support kids in every environment—home, school, and beyond.
💡 Bonus Tips:
- Evaluate your child’s physical rhythms—like hydration, nutrition, and sleep
- Adjust the environment to support regulation and reduce overwhelm
- Use predictability and routines to create a sense of security
- Partner with a trauma-informed therapist or support group to deepen your practice
An empowering must-listen for any caregiver ready to stop surviving daily chaos—and start building lasting strength, safety, and success from the inside out.
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