Glenbard Parent Series: Katie Hurley presents Positive Thinking for Teens: Tools to Improve Mood, Build Self-Esteem, and Inspire Motivation

Saturday, December 4, 2021

Katie Hurley presents Positive Thinking for Teens: Tools to Improve Mood, Build Self-Esteem, and Inspire Motivation

On December 1, 2021, the Glenbard Parent Series hosted Katie Hurley LCSW author of "The Happy Kid Handbook" in events titled "Positive Thinking: The Tools to Improve Mood, Build Self- Esteem and Motivation".

Katie Hurley, LCSW, and child and adolescent psychotherapist, spoke on how parents and educators can identify the symptoms of stress and anxiety and understand how to help when teens struggle. Hurley's presentation helped adults understand the role personality type plays in how young people interact with the world around them, process stressful situations, and cope with obstacles.

Katie is also a parenting educator, public speaker, and writer. She is the author of the award-winning No More Mean Girls: The Secret to Raising Strong, Confident, and Compassionate Girls; The Depression Workbook for Teens: Tools to Improve Your Mood, Build Self-Esteem, and Stay Motivated; and The Happy Kid Handbook: How to Raise Joyful Children in a Stressful World. Hurley covers mental health, child and adolescent development, and parenting for The Washington Post, PBS Parents, Psychology Today, Everyday Health, PsyCom, and US News and World Report

Glenbard North Principal Dr. John Mensik co-hosted the program and shared the following takeaway:

“Katie Hurley shared useful tips, for teens and adults, to combat negative thought patterns and reframe mindsets to positive, productive thinking. With empathy, support and validation, adults can help students check in with their emotions, disrupt anxious thinking and learn the tools for adaptive coping strategies. 'Our teens are experiencing something we, the adults, have never experienced'. With connection, and communication, and by encouraging self-care, we can empower students to tap into their individual strengths and interests to find confidence, and courage. As Hurley reminded us- we are all a work in progress."

Click here to view the program: https://youtu.be/o77w4scEICga

Video of Katie Hurley Student Q&A h ttps://youtu.be/7HUHZuNLrPg