Guiding Children with Connection and Confidence
When Andrea became a foster parent, she thought her parenting experience and her love would be enough. She was an excellent mom to her four young children. But, when she welcomed Tess, the big emotions and outbursts left her asking, “am I even making a difference for this child?” Thankfully, she reached out to Thornwell for help!
What Andrea discovered through working with Thornwell Community Counseling (previously Building Families) —and what we see every day—is this: children’s behavior makes more sense when you understand the story behind it.
Children like Tess aren’t trying to misbehave — they’re trying to feel safe. That’s why connection is at the center of everything we do. Thornwell’s services utilize Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) which is a trauma-informed approach to care. Instead of reacting to behavior alone, we learn to look deeper.
When caregivers shift from only correcting behavior to first building connection, everything begins to change.
If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to respond to your child’s challenging behaviors, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to figure it out on your own. Thornwell Community Counseling is offering a FREE 8-week caregiver training designed to help you better understand and support the children in your life.
Rooted in TBRI and trauma-informed care, this training equips you with tools that lead to lasting change — not just short-term compliance.
Weekly Virtual Sessions | April 6 – May 25
Monday Evenings | 6:00–7:00 PM
Every child’s behavior is telling a story. Every caregiver has the ability to respond with connection and confidence. Sometimes, all it takes is the right support to bridge the gap.
Register today for Thornwell’s free caregiver training and take the first step toward guiding children with connection and confidence.
Or, if you’re ready for more personalized support, start counseling with Thornwell Community Counseling. Thornwell Community Counseling provides trauma-informed, attachment-based therapy for adults, children, teens, and families. Whether you’re seeking support for yourself, your child, or your whole family unit, we work with you where you are — online, in-person, or in-home when appropriate.