Flourishing Families of South Carolina

Flourishing Families of South Carolina Flourishing Families of SC offers hope and healing to families affected by childhood trauma.

Under the direction of Executive Director Amie Cooper, a TBRI® Practitioner, our support services are aligned with Trust Based Relational Intervention®, a research-based, holistic model that teaches caregivers attachment-based, trauma-informed interventions designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children.

🏡 Are you a South Carolina organization whose mission supports adoptive families? Meet the Need is a great opportunity t...
06/24/2026

🏡 Are you a South Carolina organization whose mission supports adoptive families?

Meet the Need is a great opportunity to network with other organizations, adoptive families, and professionals from across the state while sharing your resources and services with those who need them most!

✨ Early Bird Pricing: $175 through July 1st
(Regular pricing is $225 for both days of the event!)

Your exhibitor package includes:
✔️ One 6ft table with black linen
✔️ Two exhibitor representatives at your table
✔️ One exhibitor representative may attend event sessions
✔️ Breakfast & lunch provided both days

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with leaders, professionals, and families from across South Carolina while showcasing your organization's impact!

Register today and secure your space!

First come, first serve — space is VERY limited! Apply today: https://www.flourishingfamiliessc.org/exhibitor

**Exhibitors are selected based on alignment with the mission of Meet the Need: equipping adoptive families with trauma-informed tools while strengthening the network of professionals and organizations who support them, rooted in the principles of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®).

In TBRI®, we talk about looking beneath behavior and empowering our children through meeting basic needs like hydration,...
06/23/2026

In TBRI®, we talk about looking beneath behavior and empowering our children through meeting basic needs like hydration, nutrition, sleep, and movement! Meeting physical needs first can help support regulation and connection.💦

Sometimes what looks like defiance, irritability, or emotional overwhelm may actually be a physical need that hasn’t been met.

Water may not solve everything—but it can be a great place to start. 💧

✨ Behavior charts alone aren't enough. ✨Children in group homes often carry the weight of significant trauma. Lasting gr...
06/23/2026

✨ Behavior charts alone aren't enough. ✨

Children in group homes often carry the weight of significant trauma. Lasting growth happens when we look beyond behaviors and focus on understanding, connection, and healing. By addressing the needs beneath the behaviors, we can create environments where children feel safe, supported, and empowered to thrive.

💡 Research shows that connection-centered, attachment-based models like Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) lead to real, lasting change.

When children feel safe and connected, they behave better. When staff feel supported and regulated, they perform better.

That’s why we created Culture of Care—a 3-tier consultative model that helps group homes implement TBRI® at every level:
✔️ Staff & caregiver training
✔️ Ongoing coaching
✔️ Leadership support & system transformation

📩 Reach out today or learn more at www.flourishingfamiliessc.org/consultationservices

🗣Last year’s Meet the Need was filled with powerful wisdom, practical tools, and meaningful conversations that inspired ...
06/19/2026

🗣Last year’s Meet the Need was filled with powerful wisdom, practical tools, and meaningful conversations that inspired and equipped everyone who attended. We’re expecting the same kind of impact this year—and can’t wait to see what unfolds together!

💬 “We believe in healing by giving a here and now moment of connection and making the child feel like the most important person in the world... I’m coming in with a plan, but I will adapt it based on what I’m noticing with the child. Although we will respond to the child’s cues, we are trying to expand the child’s tolerance of adult leadership. There has to be some point where the child feels safe and connected enough to follow the adult leadership.” - Karen Doyle Buckwalter LCSW, RPT-S

This statewide training continues to bring together caregivers, professionals, advocates, and community leaders who are passionate about supporting children and families through connection, understanding, and trauma-informed care.

📣 Registration for this year’s Meet the Need conference opens SOON!

Stay tuned for speaker announcements, conference details, and early bird pricing! https://www.flourishingfamiliessc.org/meettheneed

Healthy organizations are built through healthy relationships.When teams feel supported, connected, and equipped with pr...
06/18/2026

Healthy organizations are built through healthy relationships.
When teams feel supported, connected, and equipped with practical tools, it changes the way care is experienced by everyone involved.

🏡 Join us for: Building a Culture of Care with TBRI®

This in-depth training explores how trust-based, trauma-informed approaches can help organizations:

✔ Strengthen team culture
✔ Support regulation and connection
✔ Respond more effectively to stress and behavior
✔ Create environments rooted in felt safety and trust

📅 July 16 & 17
📍 Lexington, SC
💲 $360/person
⚠️ Space is limited

Perfect for professionals and organizations serving children and families impacted by trauma.

Register Here: https://dashs.liveimpact.org/reserve/li/10823/230740/300614/300617?fbclid=IwY2xjawSePl9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE0Z2hDeDdHVHlkRXBEY2Z0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkV9ZFklsK7mVR67C8yuKsBYTMYG0KKzyDKGqRlZwBWV_FKVTHGM7-VNKaA1_aem_XuzNrdQP3Lh5i7cUqtn-cQ

Real, lasting change happens when clinicians know how to engage caregivers as partners in the therapeutic process.Join u...
06/17/2026

Real, lasting change happens when clinicians know how to engage caregivers as partners in the therapeutic process.

Join us for a practical, engaging training created for play therapists and mental health professionals who want to build stronger partnerships with parents and caregivers throughout treatment.

✨ Learn strategies you can apply immediately
✨ Strengthen parent collaboration
✨ Support deeper, more sustainable outcomes for children

Participants will learn how to move beyond child-only models, strengthen parent collaboration, and extend the impact of their work far beyond the therapy room.

📅July 8 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
🗣Karen Doyle Buckwalter LCSW, RPT-S
💻Virtual
⏰ 1 hour total
🎟FREE (Earn 1 CEU credit hour for a $10 fee upon completion)

Register here:

Meet the Need 2026 Exhibitor Spaces Available✨ Early Bird Pricing: $175 through July 1st. (Regular pricing is $225 for b...
06/16/2026

Meet the Need 2026 Exhibitor Spaces Available

✨ Early Bird Pricing: $175 through July 1st. (Regular pricing is $225 for both days of the event!)

Exhibitor package includes:
✔️ One 6ft table with black linen
✔️ Two exhibitor members at your table
✔️ One exhibitor member may attend event sessions
✔️ Breakfast & lunch provided both days

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with leaders, professionals, and families from across South Carolina!

First come, first serve — space is VERY limited! Apply today: https://www.flourishingfamiliessc.org/exhibitor

**Exhibitors are selected based on alignment with the mission of Meet the Need: equipping adoptive families with trauma-informed tools while strengthening the network of professionals and organizations who support them, rooted in the principles of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®).

Through private caregiver coaching we are able to offer individualized, one-on-one coaching for caregivers who want to s...
06/11/2026

Through private caregiver coaching we are able to offer individualized, one-on-one coaching for caregivers who want to strengthen connection, build regulation skills, and foster deeper healing within their families using TBRI® (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) principles.

Whether you’re navigating challenges or simply want to grow in your caregiving journey, this personalized support is designed to meet you where you are.

💙Scholarships are available, allowing some families to receive this coaching at no cost. While funds are available.

Please note: This service is for families who aren’t eligible for DSS services but still need trauma-informed parenting support.

📋 Interested? Fill out our interest form today to learn more and see if this opportunity is right for your family. https://dashs.liveimpact.org/li/10823/formtemplate/230555/1/4650387?fbclid=IwY2xjawSX6h5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE2SGJTR2J0S2ZrR09KblBqc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvjWAk-o4zZfuA6M-J4eN1J7oO2JDqWud7x2WTbZZ_raasbvvH3sHZXxXfD2_aem_Kpt9JHmCOQ2m7gSVoyVISw

Strong relationships are at the heart of meaningful learning.Discover how TBRI® and Trust-Centered Schools can help educ...
06/08/2026

Strong relationships are at the heart of meaningful learning.

Discover how TBRI® and Trust-Centered Schools can help educators create classrooms where connection, regulation, and felt safety support student success.

📚 An Introduction to TBRI® and Trust-Centered Schools
📅 June 16 & 17
💻 Virtual
🕒 5 Hours Total
💲 $25/person

This training is designed to help school professionals:
✔ Better understand behavior through a trauma-informed lens
✔ Build stronger relationships with students
✔ Support emotional regulation in the classroom
✔ Create more connected learning environments

Summer is a great time to refresh your perspective, strengthen your toolkit, and invest in the next school year.

→ https://dashs.liveimpact.org/.../10823/230740/300602/300605

A lot of powerful wisdom, practical tools, and meaningful conversations were shared at Meet the Need last year ✨💬 “Our h...
06/04/2026

A lot of powerful wisdom, practical tools, and meaningful conversations were shared at Meet the Need last year ✨

💬 “Our homes have to be safe for all of the things our children bring. Where children can bring all of their hurt, all of their pain, and know that they’re not going to be hurt or abandoned.” -Keynote Presenter, Isaac Etter

This statewide training continues to bring together caregivers, professionals, advocates, and community leaders who are passionate about supporting children and families through connection, understanding, and trauma-informed care.

📣 Registration for this year’s Meet the Need conference opens soon… and you won’t want to miss it.

Stay tuned for speaker announcements, conference details, and early bird pricing!

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6136 Bush River Road
Columbia, SC
29212

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+1 803-250-6363

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