Helpful Resources

Explore these trusted sources for prevention, trauma-informed care, and family support. And you can download Timbi materials, helping caregivers and professionals put the science into practice.

Trusted Sources for Prevention and Family Support

NACoA – National Association for Children of Addiction – nacoa.org
Eluna Network – elunanetwork.org
NADDI – National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators – naddi.org
NIDA – National Institute on Drug Abuse – nida.nih.gov
SAMHSA – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – samhsa.gov
NICABM – National Institute for the Clinical Application of Behavioral Medicine – nicabm.com
Trauma Research Foundation – traumaresearchfoundation.org
Mindsight Institute (Dr. Dan Siegel) – mindsightinstitute.com
HOPE – Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences – positiveexperience.org
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) – Building Resilience
Polyvagal Institute – polyvagalinstitute.org

Timbi Downloads and Materials

At Timbi Talks, we translate science into everyday tools that help children feel safe, seen, and capable. These materials are designed for caregivers, educators, and helping professionals who want to bring Timbi’s evidence-based framework into real-life moments of connection. Each download below is simple to use, grounded in research, and created to make healing both visible and practical.

The Science Behind Timbi Talks and Timbi Colors (PDF)
- Brief overviews of the science in the books with references
Fridge Sheet: Skills for Everyday Calm (PDF)
- Both Timbi Talks and Timbi Colors end with a summary of the key information and practices introduced in the books—simple reminders children and caregivers can return to at any time.
  We’ve included a downloadable version here for ease of use, so you can keep the core skills visible and accessible wherever children learn and grow.
Condensed Practical Tips for Caregivers & Educators (PDF)
- These short, practical insights build on the science behind Timbi Talks and Timbi Colors. You’ll find guidance on how to read with intention, model calming strategies, and use play to strengthen a child’s sense of safety and competence.
- This condensed version offers the essentials from our full Implementation Guide, giving professionals a clear starting point with less detail than a full training.
Resource Bundle Overview (coming soon)
- The Timbi Resource Bundle—formerly known as the Deluxe Set—contains the same thoughtful materials, simply renamed to better reflect its purpose. The bundle brings together our core tools for connection and healing, all designed to help children feel safe, understood, and supported.
  
  All downloadable materials above are free. For access to the complete guide , for training inquiries or permission to reproduce materials, please contact us at contact@timbitalks.org