PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT ARE BELOW THE ARTICLE

Last night, The Orchard School and University High School co-hosted an evening with Dr. Lisa Damour, focused on raising connected, capable, and compassionate adolescents. The event was held at University High School and attracted a sold-out crowd of parents and community members eager to hear from Dr. Damour, a renowned psychologist and New York Times bestselling author of Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers. Fun fact: Dr. Damour also serves as an advisor for Disney-Pixar's Inside Out 2!

 

Before the presentation, attendees enjoyed a VIP reception that allowed them to connect and share their thoughts on parenting. Dr. Damour's 45-minute talk was followed by a Q&A session where parents took notes throughout the presentation and asked thoughtful, personal questions. They engaged with Dr. Damour’s insights and even shared a few laughs as she included a few Taylor Swift Easter eggs—a fun nod to the other sold-out event happening in Indianapolis this weekend, reminding everyone that meaningful connections will never go out of style 😉.

We were thrilled to provide this parent education opportunity and look forward to more events where we can come together with a shared vision to support the kids in our care. Interim Head of School Ed Hollinger reflected, “With a mix of honesty, humor, and hope, Dr. Damour challenged us to be our best selves as parents and educators. Her insights encouraged us to be present without hovering, to give guidance with choices, and to set boundaries without dictates. It was an evening well spent, and I’m grateful to Dr. Damour for sharing the evening with us.”

MORE ABOUT DR. LISA DAMOUR:

Dr. Lisa Damour 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 clinical practice and 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.