Robin Karr-Morse

Robin Karr-Morse

Keynote Speaker: Child Development Expert, Author, Family Therapist

Robin Karr-Morse Biography

It is impossible to forget the horrific images of violence that we face every day as we worry about the world our children are growing up in. And it is impossible not to wonder what we can do to make it better.

Robin Karr-Morse, with over 20 years of experience in Oregon’s education and child welfare systems, knows firsthand the daunting challenge of raising healthy children. As co-author of "Ghosts from the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence," she offers a shocking but empowering message: to understand violent behavior, we must look earlier - before adolescence, before grade school, before preschool - to the cradle.

Karr-Morse's startling evidence points out that violent behavior is born and cultivated as early as the first months of life. It is well known that the foundations for trust, empathy, a good conscience, and lifelong learning are laid down in infancy. It is also the time when a predisposition towards violent behavior is "hardwired" into the brain, which is a phenomenon strongly influenced by the environment and one's neurobiological make-up. As a family therapist and executive director of The Parenting Institute, Karr-Morse views her work as "building" healthy kids rather than "fixing" broken ones.

Her latest book, "Scared Sick: The Role of Childhood Trauma in Adult Disease," discusses the repercussions of chronic fear in infants - when we are at our most helpless - into adulthood, and how these may trigger common diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity in adults. Through her talks and publications, Karr-Morse emphasizes the importance of early development in preventing juvenile violence and adult incarceration and in addressing public health crises. She advocates for social policies that support families in raising healthy children to prevent the need for larger systems to manage broken adults. Her professional contributions have been recognized for their insight and impact, as evidenced by positive feedback from organizations like Voices for Children San Antonio and the Idaho Children’s Trust Fund.

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Robin Karr-Morse Speaking Topics

Building Preventive Social Policy

Ghosts From the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence

In this speech, based on her book Ghosts from the Nursery, Robin Karr-Morse shares:

  • How the brain develops and the biological roots of violent and aggressive behavior
  • The relationship between child neglect and abuse and current incarceration rates
  • How to prevent the expanding rate of incarceration: preventive social policies that help families build healthy kids

Scared Sick: The Role of Childhood Trauma in Adult Disease

  • How toxic stress in early life facilitates later physical and emotional disease, including addiction
  • The biology of trauma and its impact on the immune and endocrine systems
  • New findings in the role of genetics in the stress-related diseases: epigenetics
  • The relevance of the attachment relationship to adult health: the biology of attachment
  • Social policy that supports health from the beginning of life

Robin Karr-Morse Videos

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle - YouTube

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Robin Karr-Morse is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Health, Social Sciences, Social Activism, Political, Family & Parenting, Government, Education and Literary.

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Robin Karr-Morse generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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Robin Karr-Morse is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Authors, Health and Social Sciences. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Robin Karr-Morse generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are James Garbarino, Rosalind Wiseman and Rachel Simmons. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Robin Karr-Morse for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/11/2024.

Robin Karr-Morse Speaking Topics

  • Building Preventive Social Policy

  • Ghosts From the Nursery: Tracing the Roots of Violence

    In this speech, based on her book Ghosts from the Nursery, Robin Karr-Morse shares:

    • How the brain develops and the biological roots of violent and aggressive behavior
    • The relationship between child neglect and abuse and current incarceration rates
    • How to prevent the expanding rate of incarceration: preventive social policies that help families build healthy kids

  • Scared Sick: The Role of Childhood Trauma in Adult Disease

    • How toxic stress in early life facilitates later physical and emotional disease, including addiction
    • The biology of trauma and its impact on the immune and endocrine systems
    • New findings in the role of genetics in the stress-related diseases: epigenetics
    • The relevance of the attachment relationship to adult health: the biology of attachment
    • Social policy that supports health from the beginning of life

Robin Karr-Morse Videos

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle - YouTube
  • How do I book Robin Karr-Morse to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Robin Karr-Morse for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Robin Karr-Morse, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Robin Karr-Morse or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Robin Karr-Morse for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Robin Karr-Morse, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Robin Karr-Morse, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Robin Karr-Morse speak about?

    Robin Karr-Morse is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Authors, Health, Social Sciences, Social Activism, Political, Family & Parenting, Government, Education and Literary.
  • Where does Robin Karr-Morse travel from?

    Robin Karr-Morse generally travels from Washington, DC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Robin Karr-Morse?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Robin Karr-Morse for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Robin Karr-Morse for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Robin Karr-Morse or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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