Welcome to FaithBridgeU!

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.

Parenting teens can be challenging in any family, and foster parents often carry the added complexity of helping youth who may have experienced trauma, instability, loss, or disrupted attachment. This training will focus on practical, relationship-centered strategies for responding to teen behavior in ways that preserve connection while still providing structure, accountability, and clear expectations.

Participants will learn how to use validation to lower defensiveness and maintain the relationship, set boundaries that are firm but not shaming, and distinguish between natural and logical consequences. We will also explore how to scaffold independence so teens can gradually build the skills they need for adulthood, including decision-making, emotional regulation, responsibility, and repair after conflict.

The goal of this training is to help foster parents move beyond simply “managing behavior” and toward understanding what behavior communicates, responding effectively in the moment, and creating a home environment where teens can feel safe, respected, and increasingly capable.

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

Do you have a “sensational" child whose needs can sometimes be challenging? We will learn how to look at your child’s behavior through the lens of sensory integration and discuss strategies that can help. 

This is an instructional as well as an interactive opportunity with time for consultation with a licensed Occupational Therapist. 

Topics will include : 

An overview of sensory systems and sensory processing disorder

How to know if your child needs Occupational Therapy

Strategies you can immediately use at home.

This course is taught by Susan Phelps who is an Occupational Therapist and TBRI Practitioner.

This training aims to equip parents, caregivers, educators, and youth professionals with the knowledge and tools to effectively navigate the challenges of parenting in a digital world. Participants will learn about the impact of digital media on youth development, how to manage online activity, and strategies for fostering safe and healthy digital habits.

This course is taught by Jon Hester.  Jon is a Trauma Therapist, Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional, Certified Maxwell Leadership Coach, Certified DISC Behavioral Analyst, Career Coach and Counselor, Life Coach, and Trainer.

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.