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April 14, 2026 • 7 - 9 p.m.

TBRI Principles With Engagement Strategies

TBRI Principles With Engagement Strategies

April 14, 2026 • 7 - 9 p.m. Instructor: Lindsey Martin

TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. the intervention is based on years of attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience research. TBRI® is designed for children from “hard places” such as abuse, neglect, and/or trauma. Because of their histories, it is often difficult for these children to trust the loving adults in their lives, which often results in perplexing behaviors. TBRI® offers practical tools for caregivers, or anyone who works with children, to see the “whole child” in their care and help that child reach his highest potential. 

This course is taught by Lindsey Martin.  Lindsey Martin, LCSW is a practicing therapist, TBRI Practitioner,  and a trainer for FaithBridge. She specializes in Complex Childhood Trauma, Grief and Loss, Sexual Trauma, Parenting Issues, Attachment, Anxiety, Self Esteem, Career Counseling, and Spiritual Trauma. Lindsey has her Masters of Social Work from the University of Southern Mississippi, Licensed Clinical Social Worker Alabama, Licensed Clinical, Social Worker Georgia, Trust Based Relational Intervention, National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative, W.I.S.E. Up! Facilitator, Research/Continuing Education Training Curriculum Development: Grief and Loss in Foster Care, Supporting Biological Parents in Foster Care, Connecting Your Spiritual Health to Your Child's Well Being, Crucial Conversations in Foster Care and Adoption.

April 21, 2026 • 7 - 9 p.m.

Positive Parenting and Tough Love when Confronting Challenging Behaviors

Positive Parenting and Tough Love when Confronting Challenging Behaviors

April 21, 2026 • 7 - 9 p.m. Instructor: Ashlyn Ellington

Parenting can feel like a tightrope walk, especially when dealing with challenging behaviors. How do you stay compassionate while setting firm boundaries? How can you encourage growth and accountability without damaging trust? This course is designed to help parents navigate the delicate balance between positive parenting and tough love, equipping you with the tools to guide your child with clarity, empathy, and confidence.

What you'll learn:

The principles of positive parenting and how to foster a supportive, nurturing environment.

When and how to apply tough love in a way that promotes growth and responsibility.

Techniques for handling resistance, defiance, and other challenging behaviors.

How to strengthen your relationship with your child while maintaining authority.

Strategies for self-regulation to remain calm and effective in difficult moments.

Through practical strategies, real-world examples, and expert insights, this course will empower you to approach parenting challenges with a balanced mindset. You'll leave with actionable tools to address difficult situations while fostering connection, respect, and mutual understanding.

This course is perfect for parents seeking a harmonious way to navigate the complexities of raising resilient, responsible, and emotionally secure children. Join us and learn how to walk the line with confidence and grace!

This course is taught by Ashlyn Ellington.  Ashlyn is a LCSW and therapist providing individual treatment, family therapy, and parent coaching.

April 29, 2026 • 7 - 8 p.m.

How to Gain Support for Children in Church

How to Gain Support for Children in Church

April 29, 2026 • 7 - 8 p.m. Instructor: Wendy McMahan

This Training will help you know how much to share about your child’s history with children’s ministry volunteers, how to handle sensory issues, and setting up your child for success in the church setting.

This course is taught by Wendy McMahan.  Through her work as President of "For The Children", Wendy leads a team mobilizing the local Church to create life-changing moments for children who have experienced relational trauma. Wendy has over 20 years of experience serving vulnerable children

On-Demand Courses

Preview some of our On-Demand courses

Introduction to Attachment

Nicole Barlow

10 Tips for Transracial Parenting

Dave Bagwell

Foster Care Basics

Mandie Summers & Nicole Barlow

Supporting Reunification

Jamie Finn

Reckless Faith While Parenting

Beth Guckenberger

Negative Thinking and Suicidal Ideation

Jason Bohn

Forever Families

Mandie Summers

Healthy Adult Relationships

Mark and Kristin Orphan

Educational and Mental Health Needs

Mandie Summers

The Big 3: Raging, Lying, and Stealing

Barb Clark

Mom's Time Out

Jamie Finn

Confronting the Fear of Not Having What it Takes

Dr. Curt Thompson & Jason Johnson

Strengthening Your Marriage Strengthens Your Parenting

Tony and Venita Mitchell

How Would Jesus Parent?

Greg Lombard Rae

Challenging Behaviors

Ryan North

Building Self Worth in Our Children

Dr. Chinwe Williams

Social Media and Internet Safety

Detective Phillip Grant

Medication Management

Jessi Esterling

Spiritual Warfare in Parenting

Beth Guckenberger

How to Live a Full Life

Kondo Simfukwe

Transcultural Parenting

Mandie Summers

Universal Human Trafficking Prevention Training

The Importance of Living in Community

Dr. Curt Thompson & Jason Johnson

Fostering Teens 101

Tori Hope Petersen

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Fostering and adopting children is a journey that can be both incredibly fulfilling and difficult. Foster and adoptive parents are faced with the challenge of learning to parent differently. FaithBridgeU is here to help.