TBRI® Practitioner · Trauma-Informed Care Trainer
Empowering Healing
Providing expertise in trauma-informed care and connection
Trainings and workshops that help parents, churches, schools, and organizations understand the “why” behind behavior and respond with connection.
- MA in Counseling
- TBRI® Practitioner since 2015
- CEUs for Tennessee educators
About Stephanie
I am deeply passionate about spreading trauma awareness and helping others discover the "why" behind behavior. With extensive experience in trauma intervention and a background in nonprofit work, I have trained hundreds in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), fostering deep connections and attunement in the context of any relationship.
I hold a Master's degree in Counseling from Colorado Christian University, and in 2015 I specialized in Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) through the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at Texas Christian University. My passion lies in transforming the dialogue from "What's wrong with you?" to "What happened to you?"
Work With MeHow I Can Help You
Individual & Family Workshops
Personalized training sessions tailored to your unique situation and needs, fostering healing within your family system.
Group Trauma Awareness Training
Comprehensive training for churches, nonprofits, and community organizations seeking to become trauma-informed. CEUs available for educators in Tennessee.
TBRI Focused Workshops
A deeper dive into trauma awareness, ideal for those caring for children in foster care or adoptees.
What People Are Saying
"Thank you, Stephanie—you really got my wheels turning thinking about past children I've advocated for and the ones I'm currently representing. This training helped me refocus and remember that my number one job is looking out for the child and their well being, and helping the other grown-ups in their life do the same. I'm so glad you came to talk to the advocates and I hope we hear more from you in the future."
— CASA Advocate
"It has been one of my favorite trainings as I love learning and then getting to talk it out as that helps to make it practical in day to day life."
— Training Participant
"You did great!! I loved all of the content and how engaging it was. You thought through and planned the training well!"
— Workshop Attendee
Resources
Podcasts
Listen to my conversations about trauma-informed care and ministry.
Helping Kids Heal: Trauma-Informed Ministry for the Next Generation
ETCH with Chuck Peters
Exploring how ministry leaders can support children experiencing trauma, discussing ACEs and their effects on brain development and emotional regulation.
Listen on Apple Podcasts Read the takeaways from Helping Kids Heal →
ETCH 2024: Trauma-Informed Ministry
Kids Ministry 101
A conversation about trauma-informed approaches in ministry and working with children who have experienced trauma.
Listen Now Read the takeaways from Trauma or Toxic Stress? →Recommended Books
These books have been invaluable in my journey and practice.
The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog
Dr. Bruce Perry's groundbreaking work on how trauma affects children's brains and development.
View on Amazon: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog
What Happened to You?
Dr. Bruce Perry and Oprah Winfrey explore trauma, resilience, and healing.
View on Amazon: What Happened to You?
The Connected Child
The foundational TBRI resource by Dr. Karyn Purvis for parents of adoptive and foster children.
View on Amazon: The Connected Child
The Connected Parent
Practical TBRI strategies for everyday parenting challenges with children who have faced adversity.
View on Amazon: The Connected Parent
The Whole-Brain Child
Essential reading for understanding how children's brains develop and process experiences.
View on Amazon: The Whole-Brain Child
Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors
Robyn Gobbel's brain-body-sensory approach to understanding big behaviors and responding with connection.
View on Amazon: Raising Kids with Big, Baffling BehaviorsContact
Let's talk.
Tell me a little about your group or family, and I'll be in touch to talk about what would serve you best.
Stephanie Shivers, MA
TBRI® Practitioner · Trauma-informed care trainer