Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development

Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development

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We strive to improve the lives of children through research, education and outreach that addresses the impact of early abuse, neglect, and trauma.

The Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development strives to help children suffering the effects of early trauma, abuse or neglect. We conduct research to deepen understanding about the complex needs of these children and how and why these harmful experiences can impair development and lead to social, behavioral and emotional problems. We design and promote research-based models for practical interventions that anyone can use to help children heal and reach their highest potential.

Photos from Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development's post 06/02/2026

We loved welcoming so many incredible practitioners to TCU last month for TBRI® Practitioner Training. The work happening in that room? Transformative!

If May wasn’t your time, October might be. ✨

📍 October 19–23, 2026 | New Orleans, LA
🔗 Applications close Friday, June 5

https://child.tcu.edu/tbri-practitioner-training/

Photos from Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development's post 05/20/2026

Something big is happening this week. 🎉

For the first time in nearly a decade, we’re hosting TBRI® Practitioner Training right here on the TCU campus — and the energy in the room is everything.

145 practitioners from 25 states and 4 countries are gathering, learning, and preparing to bring Trust-Based Relational Intervention® back to their organizations and communities. By Friday, they’ll join a global network of nearly 9,000 TBRI® Practitioners spanning all 50 states and 69 countries.

We are so honored to walk alongside this cohort as they equip themselves to transform the cultures of care around them. Here’s to a powerful, transformative week. 🙌

05/18/2026

Ready to deepen your TBRI® expertise? Our TBRI® Practitioner Training is our flagship training experience for Trust-Based Relational Intervention® — and applications for our October 2026 training are now open!

📅 October 19–23, 2026
📍 New Orleans, Louisiana
⏰ Apply by June 5!

For more information and to apply, visit: https://child.tcu.edu/tbri-practitioner-training/

Photos from Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development's post 04/20/2026

So proud of our students who presented at last Friday’s Student Research Symposium! 🎉

One standout finding from KPICD Research Assistant Amritleen Brar (last photo) — even in the conditions of war in Ukraine, caregivers under immense stress still showed up for their children with warmth. 💜

04/17/2026

Congratulations to our newest TBRI® Practitioners! 🎉

We are so proud of the dedication and heart each of you brought to training last week here at TCU in Fort Worth.

We are honored to walk alongside you as you carry this work into your communities. The children and families you serve are better for it.

Welcome to the TBRI® family! 💜 💜

Photos from Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development's post 03/27/2026

It was so great connecting with you at the Discovery Expo / CSE Research Fair & Field Day! 🌮🍦

We hope you left with a full stomach and a spark of curiosity about the meaningful research happening at KPICD.

If you have questions or want to learn more, our door is always open!

03/25/2026

🚨 Applications close April 1st — that’s 7 days away!

We’re launching three new, fully online graduate programs in Developmental Trauma & TBRI® — and we want you in the first cohort.

Whether you’re a working professional, a current TCU student, or someone ready to go deeper into trauma-informed care, there’s a path for you:

🎓 MS in Developmental Trauma — 30-hour master’s degree
🎓 Combined BS/MS 4+1 — accelerated path for current TCU undergrads
📜 Graduate Certificate — 9 hours, one year, fully applicable toward the MS

All programs are asynchronous — learn on your schedule, no matter where you are.

Brochure + FAQs:https://child.tcu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/DETR-Grad-Programs-Brochure-3-11-26.pdf

Apply now at applyweb.com/tcug

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2901 W Lowden, Rees-Jones Hall #314
Fort Worth, TX
76109

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm