The NeuroRelational Framework

Let’s integrate brain science and the wisdom of relationships to care for the whole child.

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Shift from a disconnected approach to a holistic framework

The NeuroRelational Framework (NRF) began when founder Connie Lillas, RN, MFT, PhD, experienced conflicting opinions and poorly coordinated care with her own son.

Today her work has expanded to the creation of the NRF Institute, an international team of innovative practitioners committed to helping children and families experience healthy connections by bridging fragmented systems of care - education, mental health, physical health, developmental disabilities and multiple overlapping diagnoses by creating interdisciplinary teams who have a common language and a shared approach.

NRF Training Products

The NRF Institute offers dynamic educational training and products to cross-sectored communities with at-risk infants, children, adults, and families experiencing trauma, neurodiversity, and complex diagnoses based upon the use of the NeuroRelational Framework.
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NRF At A Glance

The NRF brings added value to any promising practice or evidence-based treatment.

We match intervention models with a person's neurodevelopment and engage the family in truly informed consent.

Our approach is trauma-informed support for the nervous system that reduces toxic stress.

NRF Books

3 Steps to Resilience: NRF Foundations Manual
Printed Version Only
$75.00 USD plus S&H
Lulu Press
Infant/Child Mental Health, Early Intervention, and Relationship-Based Therapies
$65 USD plus S&H
Norton

This is evidence-based practice at its best

The NRF

We care about children and families in complex situations.

The science

We see our data tracking methods support resilience.

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We offer free videos and handouts to support a holistic intervention.

What others have to say

“Great tool for parents”

“Overall, we have had a great experience with our providers! They have taught me a lot of tools that I now am able to use when caring for and raising my children.”

PARENT, ALASKA EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM

“Efficient and understandable”

"The ready-made handouts were quick and easy to add to my practice, and supported me in guiding parents towards seeing the interconnectedness of wellness, relationships and child development."

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, EDMONTON, ALBERTA, CANADA

“Tremendous insights”

"The NRF increases efficiency by having the ability to have a shared language to talk about stress and relationships with families."

PRACTITIONER, ALASKA EARLY INTERVENTIONIST

The NRF Team

We’re on a  mission to improve the assessment and developmental care of adults, children, and families with complex challenges through data-driven, customized, and collaborative care.
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