Lisa Damour Books
Lisa Damour is a clinical psychologist and director of the Laurel School’s Center for Research on Girls, as well as an associate at the Schubert Center for Child Studies. Her work focuses on helping both teenagers and their parents. She is the proud mother of two daughters.
Untangled
What's Untangled about?
Untangled (2016) is a guide for mothers and fathers, for teachers and mentors – anyone who might be trying to better understand the life and struggles of teenage girls. It offers invaluable advice on how to recognize what they’re going through so you can avoid some common pitfalls and not make the situation worse.
Who should read Untangled?
- Parents of teenage girls
- Adults or teachers who regularly work with teenage girls
- Students of psychology and sociology
What's Under Pressure about?
Under Pressure (2019) explores the particular challenges that school-aged girls face throughout their education, at home and in society at large. Drawing on her wealth of experience as a clinical psychologist, Lisa Damour explains how parents, teachers and mentors can help girls overcome the stress and anxiety that disproportionately affects young women.
Who should read Under Pressure?
- Parents hoping to brush up on their skills
- Feminists looking for fresh insights into female psychology
- Education professionals seeking to support female students
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers
What's The Emotional Lives of Teenagers about?
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers (2023) is a best-selling guide to navigating the highs and lows of parenting your child through adolescence. It dispenses honest, practical, research-informed advice aimed at helping parents understand, support, and connect with their teens in a way that honors the huge transition they’re experiencing.
Who should read The Emotional Lives of Teenagers?
- Parents looking for effective strategies to support their teen’s mental health
- Educators and youth workers seeking clinically informed advice about the adolescent years
- Anyone who wants to help the teenagers in their lives feel loved, supported, and heard as they transition into adulthood