In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice sits down with Meiby Nodarse, LMHC—a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and TBRI® Practitioner with 4KIDS of South Florida. Together, they unpack what trauma-informed parenting really looks like and how the Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) and EPIC faith-based trainings are transforming foster care families and Christian caregivers across Florida and beyond.

We explore the intersection of faith, attachment science, and parenting—from healing early childhood trauma to supporting teens navigating emotional and behavioral challenges. Whether you're a therapist, foster parent, teacher, or someone healing from religious or relational trauma, this episode offers clinical insight and Christ-centered encouragement.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What 4KIDS of South Florida really does (hint: it's more than foster care!)

• The heart behind the TBRI® model and why trauma-informed parenting matters

• The power of EPIC training (Emotional, Physical, Intellectual, Character) for Christian caregivers

• How to shift from "willful disobedience" to "survival behavior" in parenting

• What it means to “take thoughts captive” as a parent and therapist

• Real-world examples of trauma-informed care in foster and adoptive homes

• How spiritual disciplines and neuroscience work together to rewire the brain

• Common myths about trauma-informed parenting (and what the research actually says)

• Ways to support children who self-harm, hoard food, or resist touch due to past trauma

• How churches and ministries can actively help solve the foster care crisis

Resources Mentioned:

• 4KIDS of South Florida – Organization supporting foster/adoptive families

• EPIC Parent Training (FREE) – Trauma-informed, faith-based parenting course

• TBRI® Overview – Texas Christian University’s attachment-based model

• Trust-Based Relational Intervention® Practitioners List

• Diana's Neuroplasticity Webinar – Christ in Private Practice Summit

• Theraplay® – Upcoming modality Meiby is pursuing for deeper parent-child connection