--- title: "Celebrating 25 Years of Risking Connection with an Invitation: Free Sampler Sessions" description: Celebrating 25 years of Risking Connection® in advancing trauma-informed care with stories, content, and RC Sampler Sessions that center healing and hope. 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Originally created by the [Traumatic Stress Institute (TSI)](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/) and the [Sidran Institute](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/sidran-redirect/)(now part of TSI), RC is the centerpiece of TSI’s [Change Model to Trauma-Informed Care](https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/services/risking-connection-change-model/). Unlike “train and hope” approaches, Risking Connection ensures trauma-informed knowledge and practices reach every level of an organization — creating lasting, systemic change. Over the years, RC has been revised and adapted across settings, most recently in 2024 to reflect the latest trauma research and to address racial trauma directly. Through all of this growth, one truth has remained constant: the most important aspect of **trauma-informed care is connection**. This year we're honoring our milestone year with stories, testimonials, reflections, and trauma-informed content ([follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/traumatic-stress-institute/)), as well as through both a [virtual gathering this December for those in our RC community](https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/ByDlJFJgTjKzcMNIgjGCow) and a series of [RC Sampler Sessions](https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/rmq8P-jITOGIJJ_SsV8jyQ) this fall for those of you who are curious about Risking Connection: The RC Sampler Sessions will cover 3 Risking Connection cornerstone concepts: **Session 1: The RC Trauma Framework | Supporting Trauma Healing** [October 7, 2025, 3-4 p.m. ET](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20251007T190000&p1=tz_et&p2=tz_at&p3=tz_ct&p4=tz_mt&p5=tz_pt&p6=103&p7=136&p8=240) This Risking Connection® sampler introduces the Risking Connection® Trauma Framework – a practical map for understanding how past harm shapes present-day survival behaviors, fostering empathy in helpers for the challenging behaviors they face every day. **Session 2: Vicarious Trauma | Sustaining Healing and Hope** [October 23, 2025, 3-4 p.m. ET](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20251023T190000&p1=tz_et&p2=tz_at&p3=tz_ct&p4=tz_mt&p5=tz_pt&p6=103&p7=136&p8=240) This Risking Connection® sampler examines how working with traumatized people poses risks to helpers also – the risk of secondary or vicarious trauma. It discusses how true healing connections require care and respect for both the survivor and the helper, ensuring that those who give support are supported themselves. **Session 3: R.I.C.H. Relationships | Strengthening Attachment** [November 12, 2025, 3-4 p.m. ET](https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html?iso=20251112T200000&p1=tz_et&p2=tz_at&p3=tz_ct&p4=tz_mt&p5=tz_pt&p6=103&p7=136&p8=240) This Risking Connection® sampler explores the vital role of R.I.C.H. relationships – built on Respect, Information, Connection, and Hope – in healing from trauma. These relationships create the safety and trust survivors need to take the courageous risk that connection can heal rather than harm. [![RC Sampler Registration](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6854647/interactive-195770842663.png)](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJg9I4y5kgrbfQ%2F9hcwOiK3cLNlLEZkthLRSX1SPNKtr9sFzSFlCt%2FjLx1FpA8BYYriTlY3hVFJOWgTAo7Ik46qL4SD%2FwhdNQ1Rq7n6xFB%2FWMia%2Fj0spDQArA7dB5mTFIVJkeNVUGOokpOcTkEAJViJ7O672C%2FGpj2AJrwaha6%2BGZZ8aKiFSGyetz6gsIeV%2FJKI29FNk9FskESD8B5v%2BQcyag%3D%3D&webInteractiveContentId=195770842663&portalId=6854647) So join us as we celebrate the resilience of the past and imagine how far the ripple effect of trauma-informed care can carry us in the next 25 years.        Tags: [Whole-System Change](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/topic/whole-system-change) ![Christine Greene](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/aa8446fa0e55f4deda42d34a6da4e139) #### Written by [Christine Greene](https://blog.traumaticstressinstitute.com/blog/author/christine-greene) Chris Greene is the Marketing Coordinator for the Traumatic Stress Institute of Klingberg Family Centers. Her work includes marketing and implementing systems improvements in order to enhance clients’ experience, all with the goal of building a sense of community. Projects have included renovation of the TSI website; improvements in brand cohesion and recognition; creation of an RC community newsletter and blog; increased LinkedIn presence; engagement of new vendors; collaboration with other TSI staff to launch a CRM system that increased our ability to manage growing complexities around implementation; and curriculum development. Copyright 2026 | Traumatic Stress Institute