Dr. Robin Barre: keynote speaker on adolescence, validation, and IFS.
Dr. Robin Barre speaks at conferences, to organizations, and on podcasts about validation and traumatic invalidation, adolescence, and the work of staying in relationship with young people. Part depth, part practical, and grounded in almost 30 years in the field.
Listen to a recent podcast with Dr. Barre
Reconnect your people to why they started.
Most people go into the work of serving adolescents because they feel called to it. But the field comes with real difficulties: burnout, compassion fatigue, and vicarious trauma. Dr. Barre meets these head-on with hope, inspiration, and concrete actions for managing the weight this work asks of us. Above all, she reminds audiences why they show up, and sends them back to the work reenergized, with new tools and a fresh perspective.
If we build a world that supports adolescents, we're building a world that supports everyone.
Every talk is tailored to your audience. Popular topics include:
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The Power of Feeling Seen, Heard, and Understood [in Your Organization]
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The Inner Work of Staying Connected [in the Workplace]
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Curiosity Over Certainty: A Better Way to Work Together
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How Your Work with Adolescents Changes the World
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Where Do We Find the Courage to Work with Adolescents?
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Addressing and Preventing Overwhelm in Your Work with Teens
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Validating Teens: A Communication Superpower
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From Protecting to Preparing: Getting Teens Ready for Adulthood
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Adolescents and Respect: Giving and Earning Respect
Conversations on adolescence, validation, and meaning
Podcast and interview appearances by Dr. Robin Barre. Watch a selection below.
"Because of her expertise in both the workings of the public school system and the needs of high-risk youth, I highly recommend Robin as a trainer and consultant to help administrators and staff better serve their students."
Cindy Nash | Former Seattle Public Schools administrator
"Robin has amazing skill in helping parents and professionals to see under sometimes confounding behavior to the needs, emotions, and tremendous gifts just beneath the surface."
Arah Gould, LPC
"Since learning her framework, I have used these steps daily to strengthen my personal relationships and better engage with underserved communities in my professional revitalization work. The impact has been profound and entirely positive."
Shane Farthing | Community, nonprofit & economic development leader
Nearly 30 years in classrooms, agencies, and clinical practice * PhD in Depth Psychology * Level 3 certified IFS therapist * IFS-Institute approved consultant
FAQ
Both! Robin has given international keynotes and presentations, led intimate in-person gatherings, joined podcasts, and done nearly everything in between. Whether it's a conference stage, an internal team event, a virtual summit, or a podcast, she shapes her talk to fit your format and your audience.
A wide range of audiences: conferences, schools and universities, nonprofits, agencies, clinical and therapist groups, businesses, community organizations, and podcasts. If your audience serves young people, or you support the parents, educators, and professionals who do, Robin can meet them where they are.
Anything from a short podcast conversation to a conference keynote, a half-day workshop, or a multi-part series. Length and depth are tailored to your event.
Fill out the form below with your event details, and we'll be in touch to talk through the fit.
For in-person events, reach out as early as you can so we have time to plan around Robin's calendar. For virtual events and podcasts, there is more flexibility.
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Tell us about your event or podcast and we'll be in touch to see if it's a fit.