Trinity Talks
Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls
Celebrated clinical psychologist and best-selling author Dr. Lisa Damour joined us virtually on Wednesday, May 1 to discuss the rising tide of stress and anxiety among teen girls. She explained the surprising and underappreciated value of stress and anxiety as well as offered solutions to the tensions that take hold in the many facets of girls’ lives: their interactions at home, pressures at school, social anxiety when among other girls and among boys, and social media. Directly following Dr. Damour's presentation, we hosted a live panel of local mental health experts who will engage in dialogue and a Q & A session.
This event was free of charge and professional development hours were offered for those who hold Illinois Professional Educator Licenses. *1.5 PD Hours for Illinois Professional Educators: Teachers, School Support Personnel & Administrators*
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Dr. Lisa Damour is the author of three New York Times best sellers: Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, which have been translated into twenty-three languages. 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 a regular contributor to The New York Times and CBS News and the creator of Untangling 10to20, a digital library of premium content to support teens and those who care for them.
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 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.
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Dr. Damour
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Live Panel Participants
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Panel with Rachel Behren
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"Trinity Talks" Panel
Dr. Marian Sassetti
Trinity alumna '77. Fellow in the American Academy of Family Physicians. Family Physician in Private Practice at Lake Street Family Physicians and Assistant Professor at Rush Medical College.
Dr. Sassetti has practiced for 30 years in Oak Park caring for a very wide range of patients of all ages and races and socioeconomic classes. She loves being able to care for anyone who walks through her door with any ailment. She enjoys teaching her colleagues as well as medical students and often works on educational programs for Illinois doctors and Rush Medical Students. Her areas of expertise are preventing and treating gender-based violence as well as treating the health care consequences of mental illness. Recently, she was awarded Illinois Family Physician of the Year by the Illinois Academy of Family Physicians.
Dr. Colleen Cira
Founder and Executive Director of the Cira Center for Behavioral Health, PC (CCBH) and Cira Center Consulting, LLC (CCC).
Dr. Cira is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Nationally Recognized Trauma Expert and the Founder and Executive Director of both Cira Center for Behavioral Health, PC (CCBH) and Cira Center Consulting, LLC (CCC). CCBH is a group practice with locations in Chicago and Oak Park that serves the age and gender spectrum and specializes in Trauma and Women’s Issues/Health. CCC is a Consulting Agency that strives to unburden women and therapists so that they are able to design the practice and/or life of their dreams. Dr. Cira received both her Masters and Doctorate from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology and has been practicing in the field since 2001. She is a highly sought after national trauma expert who has appeared in dozens of publications, podcasts, live news, and radio including NBC, ABC, US News and World Report, The Chicago Tribune, The Chicago Suntimes, Fast Company, Real Simple, Reader’s Digest, Yahoo! Lifestyle, Slate, and Bustle among others. Dr. Cira was also named one of the “Top 100 Women in Chicago Making a Difference” by Today’s Chicago Woman. Dr. Cira is a trauma and anxiety expert, clinical supervisor, writer, speaker, consultant, activist, wife and mommy.
Katie Horan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Private Practice Owner at Mary K. Horan, LCSW LLC in Oak Park.
Katie Horan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a private practice in downtown Oak Park, where she provides individual therapy to adolescents and adults.
Katie has worked in the mental health field for nearly 20 years in a variety of treatment settings including: behavioral health hospitals; therapeutic group homes; community mental health centers; and college counseling centers.
For over a decade, Katie has worked in private practice where she specializes in the treatment of eating disorders, depression, and anxiety. Over the years, she has counseled several individuals as they move away from self-criticism or self-destructive ways of coping and they move toward self-compassion and self-acceptance. Katie is particularly passionate about working with young adults as they navigate relationships, life transitions, identity, and seeking independence.
Rachel Behren
"Trinity Talks With" Coordinator
Educational Specialist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor- Director of Student Services at Trinity High School
Educational Specialist, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor- Director of Student Services at Trinity High School
Rachel is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Nationally Certified Counselor, Licensed School Counselor, and educational consultant. She earned her MSEd in Counseling and her EdS in Educational Administration. Rachel has spent the last 14 years working exclusively with adolescent young women, currently as Trinity High School’s Director of Student Services. She has experience working with diverse student populations ranging from grades 6 - 12, as well as at the post-secondary level.
She has become a sought-after expert in areas such as trauma-informed teaching, anxiety, and supporting students with diverse learning needs. She has provided professional development across the Chicagoland area for educators. She has a unique skill set derived from her background in clinical counseling, school counseling, and educational leadership that allow her to effectively engage with educators to understand the intersectionality of emotional wellness and learning. Rachel was named the Illinois High School Counselor of the Year in 2015 and received the 2023 IMPACT Award for Student Services Administration from the Illinois School Counseling Association.
