TBRI Training for Breakaway Camp Staff

TBRI Training for Breakaway Camp Staff

February 16-18, 2026

Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) is a trauma-informed approach designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. It provides practical tools that help caregivers and ministry teams respond with connection, understanding, and healing—especially when serving children impacted by incarceration.

This in-person training will equip our camp staff with strategies to build trust, strengthen relationships, and create safe, supportive environments where kids can truly thrive.

Investing in our team means better care for every child we serve.

TBRI stands for Trust-Based Relational Intervention®

It’s a trauma-informed, attachment-based caregiving model developed by the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD) at Texas Christian University to help children and youth who have experienced:

Trauma
Abuse or neglect
Foster care or adoption
Incarceration of a parent
Disrupted attachments
Chronic stress or instability

The Big Goal of TBRI

To help vulnerable children feel safe, connected, and empowered so they can heal, grow, and thrive.

The 3 Core Principles of TBRI

Connecting Principles
Build trust and healthy relationships

Eye contact
Warm tone of voice
Playful engagement
Attunement to emotional needs

Empowering Principles
Meet physical and environmental needs

Healthy snacks & hydration
Predictable routines
Sensory regulation
Felt safety

Correcting Principles
Teach skills and set boundaries in loving ways

Calm redirection
Teaching, not punishing
Restoring relationships after conflict

Testimonies

“A wonderful ministry that serves children here and abroad. I first met the founder, Jimmy Larche, when he came to visit my church during mission conference. Since then I have served at Breakaway’s summer camp for trauma-impacted kids, as well as the sports in ministry in Dominican Republic. Jimmy has a powerful testimony that drives him to reach out with the love of God to kids who are struggling like he once was.”

Tyler

“I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for Breakaway Outreach. My father was incarcerated and I was sent into foster care. I started camp as a tiny little camper and now I get to serve as camp nurse! I graduated from Lee University with my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I am currently working as a Nursery and Postpartum Nurse. Breakaway Outreach is exactly what it sounds like. It’s an outreach of family and community that all come together because we truly care about God’s children.”

Lacey

“This camp has been wonderful. You have helped me to find Jesus, the Lord. I have let Jesus into my heart. You have so many amazing people here and you have given me so much hope. God has given us all a chance to know and love each other. Thank you so much and I hope that I can keep coming back to camp.”

Maya

“Before the first year at camp, it was the lowest part of my life. I had lost my mother and sister in a tragic car wreck. I was being bullied at school and was planning to commit suicide when I received an invitation with a scholarship to attend Breakaway camp. I decided to put off the suicide plan and attend camp. It was the best decision I ever made. I gave my life to Jesus at camp and then Breakaway helped me get involved with a local church. My life still has ups and downs but I know now that God has me no matter what.”