What is the NeuroRelational Framework (NRF)?

Neuro = references the focus on understanding principles of brain development.

Relational = references the significance of relationships and their impact on healing.

Framework = references the NRF as both an assessment and intervention practice, as well as a map that guides the use of promising and evidence-based practices, so that developmental care can be better matched to the neurodevelopmental needs of the child and parents.

The NRF is a translational framework, translating brain science into clinical practice. Our passion is to train national and international communities that have high-risk infants, in particular – pregnancy to five-year-olds and their caregivers in trauma-informed and neurobiologically sensitive developmental care.

Integrated into our training programs, is support for practitioners furthering a cultural awareness of themselves and their families as cultural beings. To promote sustainability and systems change, we specialize in training and transforming communities.

We prioritize servicing low-income, complex, and underserved populations. In addition, this non-profit is pursuing scientific research that assesses the outcomes of the child, families, providers, and communities using the NRF.

“Before the NRF, I was using a medical model. Now, I have a more efficient and organized approach to provide comprehensive care for my patients.”

– CAROLE ANNE, INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PSYCHIATRIST

Nurture resilience with the NeuroRelational Framework (NRF)

We educate and train practitioners to provide customized, collaborative, and cost-effective care. We value supporting all families in need regardless of their resources.
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FREE Starter Kit

Sign up for The FREE Starter Kit, with videos and downloadable handouts to support a more holistic intervention with children and families.

3-Hour Course

When you use the NeuroRelational Framework (NRF), you get a big picture and collaborative approach to understanding the body and the brain. The NRF Manual guides practitioners and parents to coordinate the best, customized care.
NRF Training

Let’s revolutionize the assessment and developmental care for people of all cultures and identities experiencing the impact of toxic stress.

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