The Emotional Lives of Children and Teenagers

# The Emotional Lives of Children and Teenagers

**A special presentation with Dr. Lisa Damour**

Join the International School of the Sacred Heart for an engaging presentation with **Dr. Lisa Damour**, renowned *New York Times* bestselling author and leading expert in child and adolescent development.

Drawing on decades of clinical experience and psychological research, Dr. Damour will explore what healthy emotional development looks like from childhood through adolescence, and how adults can best support young people as they navigate their feelings.

Topics will include:
- Why mental health isn't about feeling good all the time
- Common myths about children’s and teenagers’ emotions
- Practical strategies to help young people express and manage their feelings
- How digital technology shapes emotional well-being
- The influence of gender on how emotions are expressed and managed

Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of young people's emotional lives and practical tools to support them with confidence and compassion.

## Event Details

**Date:** Tuesday, 10 November 2026  
**Time:** 6:00–7:00 pm  
**Venue:** University of the Sacred Heart Campus  
**Access:** International School of the Sacred Heart, 4-3-1 Hiroo, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0012

**Admission:** Free for families from Aoba and other eligible schools.

**Registration:** Please RSVP using the registration QR code on the event poster.

For enquiries, contact [communications@issh.ac.jp](mailto:communications@issh.ac.jp).

*This event is hosted by the International School of the Sacred Heart and shared with the Aoba community as an opportunity for our families to participate.*

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