Session Description:

In this time of unprecedented stress and trauma, clinicians can be overwhelmed. One model that is helpful for clinicians working with caregivers and/or children and teens that can build resiliency is Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI). TBRI is a holistic, multi-disciplinary, flexible, and attachment-centered approach to helping children, teens, and caregivers maneuver through traumatic times. This workshop will provide attendees with an introduction to TBRI, along with some specific interventions to incorporate into their practice.

This workshop is approved for 3 clinical hours for Social Workers by the Louisiana State Board of Social Work Examiners and 3 diagnosis clock hours for LPCs and PLPCs by the Louisiana Counseling Association. This workshop will be held online via Zoom. The link will be sent in the week leading up to the presentation.

Learning Objectives:

This presentation will:

• Lay the foundation for deep insight about the impact of a child’s attachment history on their long-term development
• Help clinicians understand how their own childhood attachment histories may impact their caregiving style and strategies when working with children and teens
• Create a framework for practical intervention and application utilizing connecting, correcting, and empowering principles of TBRI
• Enhance practitioners' understanding about how to interpret behavior and to respond appropriately using the IDEAL 4-Level Approach and engagement strategies

About the presenter:

Monet Somerville, M.S., received her Bachelor’s of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina Wesleyan College. She received her Master’s of Science in Psychology with a Concentration in Child and Adolescent Development from Capella University. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Developmental Psychology with a Concentration in Child and Adolescent Development focusing on understanding the developmental impacts of stress and trauma. Monet is a licensed Trust-Based Relational Intervention Practitioner. Prior to working at The Parenting Center, Monet worked as a Case Manager in a residential facility for adolescent girls who were in foster care but were unable to be placed in a foster home. She also taught foster parents about child development and the impacts that positive parenting can make on a child.