TBRI-Based Parenting Support in Coeur d'Alene
Rootwise helps parents build connection, confidence, and calm through trust-based relational support.
What Is TBRI-Based Parenting Support?
TBRI® stands for Trust-Based Relational Intervention®, and it is an evidence-informed approach that focuses on meeting the core needs of children while helping parents build stronger relationships, reduce challenging behaviors, and support healing from past experiences.
At Rootwise Counseling & Coaching, we partner with parents and caregivers to create more connection, safety, and growth within the context of unconditional love.
When Parenting Support Can Help You
You don't have to navigate hard seasons alone. TBRI-based support can help when your child is:
- Adjusting to adoption or foster care
- Facing big transitions, such as moves, school changes, or family changes
- Leaving you feeling overwhelmed, discouraged, or unsure what to do next
- Experiencing intense emotional outbursts
- Struggling with attachment or trust
- Showing challenging or defiant behaviors
What to Expect from TBRI-Based Parenting Support
Our TBRI-based parenting support is practical, encouraging, and tailored to your family’s unique story.
Understanding Your Child’s Needs
We explore your child’s experiences, behaviors, and emotional responses through a relational lens.
Connection-Based Strategies
Learn how to build trust, engagement, and cooperation.
Practical Parenting Tools
Walk away with simple, effective tools you can use immediately.
Support for the Whole Family
We support parents, caregivers, and the entire family system.
How TBRI Can Support Your Family
TBRI is more than a set of strategies, it’s a way of connecting that changes relationships and outcomes.
- Strengthen attachment and secure connection
- Reduce power struggles and challenging behaviors
- Build emotional regulation and resilience
- Create a calmer, more connected home
- Empower you with confidence as a parent
TBRI: Who This Support Is For
Adoptive Families
Support for attachment, trauma-informed care, and lifelong connection.
Foster Families
Guidance and encouragement as you care children with unique needs.
Parents of Children with Trauma Histories
Tools to help your child feel safe, understood, and supported
Families Navigating Big Transitions
Support for families going through moving, school transitions, or other stressful seasons.
Why Choose Rootwise Counseling & Coaching in Coeur d'Alene?
Meet Katie McMurray
Trauma Counselor, Parenting Specialist, Life Coach
Katie helps parents navigate challenging seasons with compassionate, faith-rooted, trauma-informed support using Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) principles. Her goal is to equip you with practical tools and encouragement so your family can experience more connection, calm, and confidence together.
Katie McMurray
TBRI-Based Parenting Support FAQ
TBRI stands for Trust-Based Relational Intervention. It is an attachment-based, trauma-informed approach designed to help parents and caregivers build connection, support emotional regulation, and respond to children’s needs with practical relational tools.
Yes. Rootwise Counseling & Coaching offers faith-based support for families who want care that aligns with Christian values. At the same time, we meet each family with compassion, respect, and sensitivity to their unique story.
Yes. When possible, it can be helpful for both parents or caregivers to participate so everyone can learn the same tools and work toward a more consistent, connected approach at home.
No. TBRI is often used with adoptive and foster families, but it can also be helpful for many parents who want to better understand their child’s needs, strengthen connection, and respond more effectively to emotional or behavioral challenges.
TBRI principles can support children and families across a wide range of ages. The specific tools and strategies may look different depending on your child’s developmental stage, emotional needs, and family situation.
The length of support depends on your family’s goals, needs, and current challenges. Some families may benefit from a few focused sessions, while others may choose ongoing support as they build new patterns and tools over time.
Yes. Online sessions may be available for families who prefer virtual support or need more flexibility. You can ask about in-person and online options during your consultation.
The first step is to book a free 30-minute consultation. This gives you a chance to share what your family is facing, ask questions, and see whether TBRI-based parenting support at Rootwise feels like the right fit.
Let’s Talk! Book a Free 30-Minute Consultation
You don’t have to figure this out alone. If parenting has started to feel overwhelming, discouraging, or disconnected, support is available.
Let’s talk about your family, what you are navigating, and how TBRI-based support can help bring more connection, calm, and confidence to your parenting journey.
Disclaimer:
Rootwise provides faith-based counseling and coaching services that are pastoral and spiritual in nature. We do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions, and we are not licensed by the state of Idaho as mental health professionals. By engaging with Rootwise, you acknowledge and accept the spiritual focus of this support and understand that it is not a substitute for professional mental health care.