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Hi - I’m happy to tell you that we now have the Parent Speaker Series set! This series is meant to help provide information and skills useful to parents during their daughters’ high school years.
Based upon input from last year’s parent survey, we will host two sessions, one per semester, on campus. The content will be directed to a parent audience and allow for open discussion on issues of teen mental health.
October 5, 2022 - 6:30 p.m.
Cari McKnight, MSW, LCSW, West County Behavioral Health
“The Crisis of Perfection: What’s happening to our teens?”
In a recent article, Ms. McKnight shared: “Research shows that in the past ten years, there is a 33% increase in perfectionistic thinking in our youth and that many young adults feel intense pressure to be flawless in every domain - academics, athletics, looks, and other activities. Feelings of perfectionism or never feeling good enough are associated with increased rates of depression and anxiety.” This discussion will help you avoid the pitfalls that can contribute to the crisis and provide helpful tips for building your daughter’s confidence.
February 2, 2022 - 6:30 p.m.
Dr. Tim Bono, Lecturer Psychological and Brain Sciences, Washington University
“Stressed About Screens: Encouraging Responsible Use of Technology for our Kids”
You will find Dr. Bono a very entertaining speaker with practical advice for supporting your daughter through the complex world of social media. His talk will outline research on the psychological effects of social media, its implications for the parent-child relationship, and guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatrics for healthy use of screen time and technology. He also will talk about the role of willpower, emotional intelligence, sleep, and self-efficacy during adolescence.
I hope you will join us for these invaluable conversations.
Peggy Slater
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