Breaking the Boy Code Book Talk

May 05, 2026 3:30PM—4:30PM

Location

Virtual

Cost $25 CATDC Member Schools

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ABOUT THIS VIRTUAL BOOK TALK

Join Dr. Katie Hurley on Tuesday, May 5 for a conversation with Laura Ross, Head of School at Harvard-Westlake School, on key topics from her new book, Breaking the Boy Code.

Breaking the Boy Code: The New Playbook for Raising Resilient Boys, engages audiences in a timely and important discussion about the urgent crisis facing boys today. Dr. Hurley, an adolescent mental health expert and psychotherapist, carefully examines the societal pressures and hypermasculinity that negatively impact boys’ mental health, academic performance, and social relationships.

In her conversation with Laura Ross, Dr. Hurley will share actionable steps from her book, oriented towards educators who support boys aged 5 to 17 with a focus on how to help boys develop emotional resilience, empathy, and healthy relationships.

AUDIENCE

Educators, teachers, coaches, and mental health professionals. The first 10 people to register for and attend this Book Talk will receive a free copy of Breaking the Boy Code. Register early and win! This special event is for CATDC Member Schools only. Spots fill quickly and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Katie Hurly, CATDC Facilitator

Dr. Katie Hurley, DSW, LCSW is the Vice President of Community Initiatives at The Jed Foundation (JED), a nonprofit dedicated to teen and young adult mental health and suicide prevention. She is the author of six books at the intersection of youth, parenting, and mental health, including the award winning No More Mean Girls and her new release, Breaking the Boy Code. Dr. Hurley is dedicated to promoting the mental health of tweens, teens, and young adults in her private practice, and speaks for schools, nonprofits, and other organizations.

Cancellation Policy

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