Understanding & Supporting Teenage Girls
Tuesday, November 18 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Trinity High School Fox Auditorium - 7574 Division, River Forest
Parents, community members, educators, and all those working with young women are invited to join us for an engaging presentation and discussion hosted by Trinity High School. The teenage years bring big changes—and unique challenges—for girls and those who love them. Join Drs. Tina Taylor-Ritzler and Sophia Hamilton for an engaging talk on how girls develop, the pressures they face, and ways families, schools, and communities can help them flourish.
Drawing on research and real-world experience, the presenters will discuss:
Key stages of adolescent girl development
- Common challenges in today’s world—from social media to stress and self-image
- Practical ways to build confidence, resilience, and well-being
- How caring adults can make a difference at home, in school, and in the community
Come to learn ways we can help teenage girls feel supported, capable, and strong.
Speakers' Bio:
Tina Taylor-Ritzler, Ph.D.
Dr. Tina Taylor-Ritzler is a community and organizational psychologist. She received her doctoral degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago and has engaged in organizational capacity building to improve mission aligned services and supports in schools, social, disability and rehabilitation service organizations for over 25 years. Dr. Taylor-Ritzler was a Professor of Psychology, researcher and administrator focused on improving the transition to college, STEM education, vocational discernment and career preparation at Dominican University from 2010-2025. She currently serves as the President of Trinity High School.
Sophia Hamilton, Ph.D.
Dr. Sophia Hamilton is a clinical psychologist. She received her doctoral degree from DePaul University and has supervised and provided clinical services in community-based mental health, hospitals, schools, and private practice. She has extensive experience providing trauma-focused outpatient therapy for pediatric and adult populations. In addition, Dr. Hamilton's research and consulting focuses on understanding and addressing complex trauma through trauma-informed interventions. Dr. Hamilton currently serves as the Special Assistant to the President for Post Baccalaureate Pathways in Healthcare and is also an Associate Professor of Psychology at Dominican University.
This event is free of charge and professional development hours are being offered for those who hold Illinois Professional Educator Licenses. (1.5 PD Hours for Illinois Professional Educators: Teachers, School Support Personnel & Administrators)
