The world is changing every day, and along with it, our knowledge of who we are and what we are up against. ONBARR 2025 will be an even bigger and more pioneering event. It will bring together different thought leaders, innovators, and passionate folks to explore the intersection between trauma, identity and innovation. This conference is more than just an information sharing opportunity. Its goal is to challenge assumptions, spark action, and promote a greater awareness of the richness and challenges of the human experience.
ONBARR 2025 will feature exciting and informative presentations and discussions. Together, these events will lead to positive change and a more inclusive and understanding society. From exploring trauma-informed care to examining the influence of technology, the conference offers a comprehensive platform for learning, growth, and collaboration. Get ready to test your assumptions and walk away with a re-invigorated sense of purpose and concrete, actionable take-aways.
Disrupting Perspectives and Paradigms
The conference’s intention is to shake up entrenched perspectives and advance creative thinking about how we address challenging social problems. This core principle influences nearly all aspects of the event. It shapes the speaker selection, session topic choices, and promotes a culture of collaboration and thinking critically.
The purpose of the conference is to push attendees out of their comfort zones and into fresh, new ways of thinking. By bringing together diverse voices and experiences, ONBARR 2025 aims to foster a deeper understanding of the challenges facing our world and inspire innovative solutions. We inspire people to be change makers. Armed with the right information and resources, they hold the power to create the most transformative positive change in their communities.
Keynote Speakers and Sessions
Here's a glimpse of some of the featured presentations:
- Cultural Mindfulness: George Couchie, a respected Indigenous educator and elder, will guide participants through Cultural Mindfulness, centering healing through the Seven Grandfather Teachings. His session promises to be a powerful exploration of cultural sensitivity, trauma-informed care, and holistic healing.
- Youth Gender-Affirming Care: Chloe Cole, a 20-year-old activist, will deliver a vital keynote on the realities of youth gender-affirming care. Her insights will undoubtedly spark important conversations about identity, inclusivity, and social justice.
- Digital Dangers Facing Youth: Detective Marcus Joseph, from York Regional Police, will deliver a crucial session on the digital dangers facing today’s youth and how we can do better to protect them. This session highlights the conference's concern for trauma prevention and support in the digital age.
- The Question is the Curriculum: Adam Ventura, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), will examine how AI and ABA can inform tomorrow’s classrooms. This forward-thinking presentation explores the potential of technology to enhance education and behavioral science.
Trauma-Informed Care and Social Services
Trauma-informed care is one of the current hot topics in social services, and it will be the subject of nine presentations each at ONBARR 2025. These sessions are designed to provide practitioners and advocates with the latest knowledge and best practices for supporting individuals who have experienced trauma.
It brings a unique understanding of the need to address trauma the right way and with care. ONBARR 2025 brings together those with experience in the field to help cultivate a deeper understanding of the effects of trauma and how to mitigate its influence. Attendees will leave with the skills and resources to provide trauma-informed care in their respective fields.
Identity and Human Rights
Keynote speakers Chloe Cole and Adam Ventura will be taking these challenging, complex issues head-on. Whether at home or abroad, they will catalyze impactful discourse on the rights and welfare of marginalized communities.
We appreciate the collaboration of the conference in understanding that building a just society requires making all people feel appreciated and honored. By encouraging listening and learning, each other’s perspectives, and each other’s humanity, ONBARR 2025 hopes to build a stronger, more inclusive, and equitable world for everyone.
Innovation and Intersectionality
Specifically ONBARR 2025 calls for the use of innovation, artificial intelligence, and advanced behavioral analytics in education and behavioral sciences. The conference explores how technology and intersectional approaches can inform trauma-informed care and support, leading to more effective and personalized interventions.
The conference fully recognizes that technology can be an invaluable catalyst for progressive change. ONBARR 2025 highlights these creative solutions and approaches. It challenges and inspires attendees to use technology to make the world a better place for all.
Why Attend ONBARR 2025?
Join us and take advantage of this unique opportunity to be part of a truly transformative event. Go to the ONBARR 2025 website for complete information about registration, deadlines, and discount codes. Join us to invest in yourself and to help build a smarter, kinder, more connected world.
- Challenging Perspectives: The conference encourages attendees to question their assumptions and consider new ways of thinking about complex social issues.
- Promoting Change: ONBARR 2025 equips attendees with the knowledge and tools to become agents of change in their communities.
- Networking Opportunities: The conference provides a platform for connecting with like-minded individuals and building valuable professional relationships.
- Expert Insights: Attendees will gain access to the latest research and best practices from leading experts in their fields.
Registration Details
Don't miss out on this opportunity to be part of a transformative event. Visit the ONBARR 2025 website for registration details, deadlines, and discount codes. Invest in yourself and contribute to a more informed and compassionate world.
