Hope & Healing JAX

Hope & Healing JAX Equipping ALL who touch the lives of children. This response can be triggered by ACUTE traumatic events (e.g. ongoing physical abuse or food/housing insecurity).

Hope & Healing JAX equips ALL who touch the lives of children with what they need, so they can give children what they need. Hope Street provides a deep understanding of the impact of unresolved trauma and Positive & Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs) on Jacksonville’s most vulnerable children through TBRI®’s Connecting, Empowering and Correcting Principles to promote healing and resilience, th

ereby increasing child wellbeing and strengthening family and community connections. What we do:
TBRI® Training & Coaching
Hope & Healing JAX Lead Agency
Trauma Informed Care Frameworks for Schools & Organizations

Trauma is an emotional and physical response that occurs when one’s internal and external resources are not sufficient to cope with external threat. physical assault or a natural disaster) and/or CHRONIC trauma (e.g. Trauma can happen at any time in a person’s life, but we know that when experienced during childhood, acute or chronic trauma can interrupt healthy social, emotional, and cognitive development--when left unresolved. Adverse Childhood Experiences, or ACEs, are traumatic events that occur in a child’s life. “ACEs are linked to chronic health problems, mental illness, and substance use problems in adolescence and adulthood. ACEs can also negatively impact education, job opportunities, and earning potential,” according to the CDC. Hope and healing are possible in the lives of children and their families who have experienced trauma. Positive Childhood Experiences can serve to heal the negative impact of trauma. Hope Street training provides understanding, strategies, and skills to strengthen connection and felt safety. Trauma can be resolved, generations can heal, children & families can flourish. Why Hope & Healing JAX?

“When individuals, families and communities experience trauma that goes unresolved, it can interfere with trust in relationships. By understanding trauma and its impact, shifting the mindset from
“What’s the matter with you?” to
“What happened in your story?”,
exploring pathways to resolving trauma and developing everyday trauma-informed responses and connections will strengthen and support individual and community resilience.”
Trust Based Relational Intervention® Trainings

Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) is an attachment-based, trauma-informed, whole-child approach designed to meet the developmental needs of all children, including those who have experienced early adversity, toxic stress, and/or relational trauma. The TBRI® model was developed at Texas Christian University by Dr. Karyn Purvis and Dr. David Cross. TBRI® uses
Empowering Principles to address physical needs,
Connecting Principles to meet attachment needs, and
Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. While TBRI® is based on years of attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience research, the heartbeat of TBRI® is connection. Let Hope Street help you explore pathways to develop relational connections and everyday trauma-informed responses that strengthen and nurture individual and community resilience through the resolution of trauma. Trainings are designed for parents/caregivers, teachers, professionals, and anyone who is interested in learning more about how unresolved trauma and Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs) impact children...and what we can all do to foster trust and resilience throughout the lifespan. Register for Trainings now!

Sometimes the most powerful messages don’t need words.“Silent signals” like a gentle hand squeeze or a shared glance hel...
06/12/2026

Sometimes the most powerful messages don’t need words.

“Silent signals” like a gentle hand squeeze or a shared glance help children feel connected and respected while keeping communication calm.

When we teach these quiet cues, we model emotional regulation and trust. 🌿

Read more about how silent signals can strengthen relationships:

by Dr. Jane Nelsen Try a silent (secret) signal. (Kids love the secret part—especially when they have helped create it.) Creating silent signals can be part of “taking time for training” (another…

How do you fill your child’s cup?💛 Quality time💬 Active Listening🌟 Encouragement💧 Physical AffectionShare your favorite ...
06/10/2026

How do you fill your child’s cup?
💛 Quality time
💬 Active Listening
🌟 Encouragement
💧 Physical Affection
Share your favorite way in the comments ⬇️

06/09/2026

Instead of "you are so clumsy"

Try: "Everyone makes mistakes. It is how we learn."

You are not letting them off the hook.

You are teaching them that mistakes are part of being human, not proof that something is wrong with them.

Instead of "why did you do that?"

Try: "Let's figure out what happened together."

You are not skipping the conversation.

You are walking into it beside them, instead of standing over them.

That difference is everything.

Words can shame or words can shape.

You get to choose, in real time, every single day.
Not perfectly.
Not always.

But often enough that your child learns the difference between being corrected and being shamed.

That difference is what they carry into every relationship they will ever have.

This is the work.

Catching the sharp word before it leaves your mouth.

Replacing the old script with a new one.

Speaking to your child the way you wish someone had spoken to you.

Strong spine. Soft heart.

That is peaceful parenting.

As caregivers, it’s easy to slip into doing for kids instead of teaching them. But when we rescue, fix, or hover, we uni...
06/07/2026

As caregivers, it’s easy to slip into doing for kids instead of teaching them. But when we rescue, fix, or hover, we unintentionally take away the very experiences that help children grow confidence, capability, and resilience.

This article is a powerful reminder that empowerment isn’t about stepping back, it’s about stepping with our kids.

It looks like:
✨ Showing faith in their abilities
✨ Listening without fixing
✨ Setting limits with kindness and firmness
✨ Letting them learn from mistakes while staying connected

When we empower instead of enable, we give children the chance to build the skills they’ll carry for life.

Read the full piece here and reflect with us: Which empowering practice do you want to lean into this week? Tell us in the comments!

We have become vividly aware of how skilled most of us are at being enabling with our children, and how unskilled we are at being empowering. Our definition of enabling is…

Summer is here, and water play is calling. As families head to pools, beaches, and splash pads, a few simple safety habi...
06/04/2026

Summer is here, and water play is calling. As families head to pools, beaches, and splash pads, a few simple safety habits can make all the difference. These swim safety tips help keep the season fun and safe for everyone.

Limiting screen time isn’t about perfection, it’s about protecting connection. When we set clear boundaries around devic...
06/02/2026

Limiting screen time isn’t about perfection, it’s about protecting connection. When we set clear boundaries around devices, we give kids what they need most: presence, play, and predictable routines.

This Positive Discipline article offers simple, doable ways to create healthier habits at home: https://www.positivediscipline.com/articles/limit-screen-time/

When emotions run high, our calm becomes their anchor.This video shows how unconditional love - even during conflict - b...
05/31/2026

When emotions run high, our calm becomes their anchor.

This video shows how unconditional love - even during conflict - builds trust, strengthens resilience, and supports teen mental health.

Learn in 45 seconds how to love your teen unconditionally, even when you're super angry.

When siblings clash, it’s easy to jump into referee mode. But what kids need most in those heated moments is our calm pr...
05/29/2026

When siblings clash, it’s easy to jump into referee mode. But what kids need most in those heated moments is our calm presence.

At Hope & Healing JAX, we believe conflict is an opportunity to teach emotional regulation, empathy, and repair,not to assign blame.

This script from Dr. Laura Markham is a beautiful reminder that when we slow down, breathe, and guide our children through big feelings, we’re building lifelong skills for healthier relationships.

Here's a script of how to intervene when your kids fight, to acknowledge each child's grievances, encourage empathy, and teach conflict resolution skills!

Every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. And every caregiver deserves tools that make that possible. As w...
05/27/2026

Every child deserves to feel safe, seen, and supported. And every caregiver deserves tools that make that possible. As we close out Mental Health Awareness Month, we’re highlighting four powerful shifts that help families move from chaos to connection.

These aren’t overnight changes. They’re small, repeatable practices that strengthen a child’s nervous system and a caregiver’s confidence over time.

From reacting → to pausing
A pause is not weakness. It’s a moment of regulation that helps us respond with intention instead of urgency. That deep breath can change the entire tone of a hard moment.

From punishment → to teaching
Kids aren’t giving us a hard time, they’re having a hard time. When we shift from “How do I stop this?” to “What skill is missing?”, we open the door to growth instead of fear.

From “What’s wrong?” → to “What’s happening?”
This shift moves us away from blame and toward curiosity. It helps us see the need beneath the behavior. That’s where real support begins.

From chaos → to co‑regulation
Children borrow our calm before they learn to create their own. When we steady ourselves, we offer them a safe place to land.

These shifts aren’t about perfection. They’re about practicing connection, one moment at a time.

Which shift is most meaningful to you? Tell us in the comments!

How are you celebrating Memorial Day? Tell us in the comments!
05/25/2026

How are you celebrating Memorial Day? Tell us in the comments!

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