Northwest Florida Trainings and Groups

  • Intro to TBRI - Niceville

    This is a hands-on introduction to Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) for caregivers, professionals, and volunteers who serve children.

    Thursday, January 30, 2025
    9am-2:30pm CST


    Generations United Church
    108 FL-85, Niceville, FL 32578
    Group Life Building

    $35 for an individual and $60 for a couple

    Foster, Adoptive, and Kinship Families from Okaloosa and Walton Counties may attend this event free as part of a generous grant from the United Way and CHELCO. Discount applied automatically at check out.

  • Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors

    In this book, author Robyn Gobbel combines the latest brain science with easy-to-understand principles and metaphors to help you become an expert in your child's behavior. She reveals simple ways to help you regulate and connect with your child, using brain, body, and sensory-based strategies to overcome day-to-day challenges. She also provides you with the knowledge to understand and regulate your own brain so that you don't flip your lid when your child flips theirs.

    Our 8-week study will focus on parenting or caring for children with big, baffling behaviors, including kids who have experienced adversity or additional needs, and explore strategies to promote change.

    Thursdays
    February 6- April 3, 2025 (No class March 20th)

    10am-12pm CST

    Pearl Project Office at 603 McKinney St., Niceville, FL 32578

    $15 Materials Fee

    Childcare for ages 0-4 available through Crosspoint, Niceville.

  • Parent Support Group

    2/5, 3/5, 4/2, 5/7

    Foster/Adopt/Kinship Caregivers

    6:00-7:30 pm at Church on Bayshore

    Programming available for children 0-8th grade through church.

    Questions? Email Christy Wyatt at christy@thepearlproject.org

  • February Nurture Night

    Family Nurture Night is a time for families to connect and grow together.

    Children participate in art and movement groups, learning relational and regulation skills.

    Caregivers connect with each other and everyone enjoys a meal.

    Families end the evening by being led through a connecting activity meant to promote attachment and trust. 

    Sunday, February 23, 2025

    4-6 PM CST

    $20 per family

    Free for Okaloosa/Walton Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Families

    Crosspoint, Bluewater Bay

    4400 Hwy. 20 E, Suite 600, Niceville, FL 32578

    Dinner Included

    Children ages 0-12 welcome, please fill out the form for childcare. Over 13 can sign up to volunteer.

  • March Nurture Night

    Family Nurture Night is a time for families to connect and grow together.

    Children participate in art and movement groups, learning relational and regulation skills.

    Caregivers connect with each other and everyone enjoys a meal.

    Families end the evening by being led through a connecting activity meant to promote attachment and trust. 

    Sunday, March 30, 2025

    4-6 PM CST

    $20 per family

    Free for Okaloosa/Walton Foster/Adoptive/Kinship Families

    Crosspoint, Bluewater Bay

    4400 Hwy. 20 E, Suite 600, Niceville, FL 32578

    Dinner Included

    Children ages 0-12 welcome, please fill out the form for childcare. Over 13 can sign up to volunteer.

  • Making Sense of Your Worth

    Making Sense of Your Worth- Women's Group

    This powerful program helps caregivers work on their own “stuff” so they can be at a better place to help their children. It’s offered in small groups and led by a TBRI Practitioner and MSOYW Facilitator. This group is open to women.

    Mondays- 8 sessions
    February 24- April 21 (No class March 17th)

    7-9pm CST

    Pearl Project Office at 603 McKinney St., Niceville, FL 32578

    $25 Materials Fee

    Childcare is not provided

  • Mom's Coffee Nights

    Tuesdays, 1/28, 2/25, 3/25, 4/29, 7:00-9:00 pm

    Panera, Niceville

  • Third Annual Family Sock Hop

    Family Sock Hop!

    A family dance for parents, caretakers, and kids of all ages!

    Live Music, Dancing, Crafts, Games, and Fun!

    Dress in your best Sock Hop outfits!!

    Pizza, Snacks, Soda, Ice Cream, Root Beer Floats

    Saturday, April 5, 2025
    5:30-7:00pm CST

    $10 per person, $50 max per family

    50% off for discount for foster/adoptive/kinship families

    Community Life Center
    214 S. Partin Drive, Niceville, FL 32578

    All ages invited!

Online Groups and Trainings

  • TBRI Tuesday Evenings

    TBRI Spring Tuesday Evenings

    7 week Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI©) Caregiver Training

    Tuesdays 7pm-9pm EST, 6pm-8pm CST

    February 11 Session 1- Introduction and Overview

    February 18 Session 2-Connecting Principles- Attachment Styles

    February 25 Session 3- Connecting Principles- Engagement Strategies

    March 4 Problem-solving and Implementation Q & A

    March 11 Session 4- Empowering Principles Part 1

    No session March 18- Spring Break

    March 25 Session 5- Empowering Principles Part 2

    April 1 Session 6-Correcting Principles- Proactive Strategies

    April 8 Session 7- Correcting Principles- Responsive Strategies

    April 15 Problem-solving and Implementation Q & A

    $25 a session or $150 for the entire series. This is a special rate for individuals and couples- for agency pricing, contact katie@thepearlproject.org

    *2 complimentary Q and A and Implementation sessions included!

  • TBRI Wednesday Mornings

    TBRI Spring Wednesday Mornings

    7 week Trust Based Relational Intervention (TBRI©) Caregiver Training

    Wednesdays 10am-12pm EST, 9am-11am CST

    February 12 Session 1- Introduction and Overview

    February 19 Session 2-Connecting Principles- Attachment Styles

    February 26 Session 3- Connecting Principles- Engagement Strategies

    March 5 Problem-solving and Implementation Q & A

    March 12 Session 4- Empowering Principles Part 1

    No session March 19- Spring Break

    March 26 Session 5- Empowering Principles Part 2

    April 2 Session 6-Correcting Principles- Proactive Strategies

    April 9 Session 7- Correcting Principles- Responsive Strategies

    April 16 Problem-solving and Implementation Q & A

    $25 a session or $150 for the entire series. This is a special rate for individuals and couples- for agency pricing, contact katie@thepearlproject.org

    *2 complimentary Q and A and Implementation sessions included!

  • Online Lunch Hour Support Group

    This is a safe space for foster, adoptive and kinship caregivers to come share their successes and struggles.

    Lunch hour support group is a free resource and is facilitated by a TBRI Practitioner from the Pearl Project Team.

    Wednesdays at 11am CST, 12pm EST

    Receive the Zoom link after signing up at the link below.

Kid-2-Kid Closet Niceville

New placement? Growth Spurts?

Foster/Adoptive/Kinship families can come get what you need for FREE! 

Hours: Mondays 11-1 or by appt.

To schedule a time to pick up or shop, fill out the form below or contact Leslie at 352-405-5950


 

Crosspoint Church - 603 McKinney Street Niceville, FL

Request a Training

  • For your community or organization

    TBRI® is an evidence-based and holistic approach that meets the unique needs of children from hard places. All trainings are led by TBRI Practitioners. Reach out to see how you can bring this important training to your community or organization.

  • Making Sense of Your Worth

    This powerful program helps caregivers work on their own “stuff” so they can be at a better place to help their children. It’s offered in small groups and led by a TBRI Practitioner and MSOYW Facilitator.

    This class is offered by demand. We will notify you when we have enough interest to conduct a class.

  • Circle of Security Parenting

    Based on years of attachment research, this evidence-based program empowers caregivers to understand their child’s emotional world by learning to read emotional needs.

    Caregivers learn to support their child’s ability to successfully manage emotions and to enhance the development of their child's self-esteem and self-worth.

    This interactive and reflective program is led in groups of 6-12.