Lisa Damour, PhD
THE EMOTIONAL LIVES OF TEENAGERS: WHAT TO EXPECT, HOW TO CONNECT, AND WHEN TO WORRY
Live Online Event: Hosted on October 26, 5PM - 6PM
In teenagers, powerful emotions come with the territory. And with so many of today’s teens contending with academic pressure, social media stress, worries about the future, and concerns about their own mental health, it’s easy for them—and their parents—to feel anxious and overwhelmed. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
Dr. Lisa Damour draws on decades of experience and the latest research to help parents understand:
what to expect in the normal course of emotional development and when it’s time to worry
why teens (and adults) need to understand that mental health isn’t about “feeling good” but about having feelings that fit the moment, even if those feelings are unwanted or painful
strategies for supporting teens who feel at the mercy of their emotions so they can become psychologically aware and skilled at managing their feelings
how to approach common challenges that come with adolescence, such as friction at home, spiking anxiety, risky behavior, navigating friendships and romances, the pull of social media, and many more
the best ways to stay connected to our teens and how to provide the kind of relationship that adolescents need and want
With clear, research-informed explanations illuminated by real-life examples, Dr. Damour gives parents the concrete, practical information we need to support our teens through the bumpy yet transformational journey into adulthood.
Dr. Lisa Damour is the author of three New York Times best sellers: Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers. She co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, works in collaboration with UNICEF, and is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Damour is also a regular contributor to The New York Times and CBS News.
Dr. Damour serves as a Senior Advisor to the Schubert Center for Child Studies at Case Western Reserve University and has written numerous academic papers, chapters, and books related to education and child development. She maintains a private practice and also speaks to schools, professional organizations, and corporate groups around the world on the topics of child and adolescent development, family mental health, and adult well-being.
Dr. Damour graduated with honors from Yale University and worked for the Yale Child Study Center before earning her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Michigan. She has been a fellow at Yale’s Edward Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy and the University of Michigan’s Power Foundation. She and her husband are the proud parents of two daughters.
Our Q&A following the presentation will be moderated by Rachel Simpson, Head of School, Convent HS
Rachel Simpson is the Head of School, Convent High School and the K-12 Chief Academic Officer at Convent & Stuart Hall. A high school teacher for many years before becoming a school leader, Rachel has now spent over 25 years in high school! With a deep commitment to motivating students and encouraging their intellectual and personal growth and development, Rachel has had the good fortune to work in partnership with Dr. Damour, sharing appreciation for the complexity of the teenage years along with a deep belief in the resilience and promise of our teens.
