Lunchtime Seminar: Adolescent Trauma and Implications for Learning and Academic Achievement

April 3, 2008

Wellesley, MA–For the Spring 2008 Grace K. Baruch Memorial Lecture, Michelle Porche, senior research scientist at the Wellesley Centers for Women, and her colleague Dr. Lisa Fortuna will present a brief review of the literature on adolescent trauma and learning, followed by discussion of findings from two recently completed studies that investigate adolescent trauma and achievement as well as teacher response to working with students who have mental health concerns.

Lunchtime Seminar Series programs are free and open to the public. Held Thursdays from 12:30 to 1:30 in the Cheever House Library, the seminars highlight the work of Wellesley Centers for Women researchers and program staff. For more information, call 781.283.2500 or visit www.wcwonline.org.  

Since 1974, the Wellesley Centers for Women has been a driving force—both behind the scenes and in the spotlight—promoting positive change for women, children, and families. Work at WCW addresses three major areas: the status of women and girls and the advancement of their human rights both in the United States and around the globe; the education, care, and development of children and youth; and the emotional well-being of families and individuals. Issues of diversity and equity are central across all the work as are the experiences and perspectives of women from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

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