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Julie Larkin is on a mission to combat the crisis of self-worth.
In 2012, Girl Talk founder, Julie Larkin, witnessed the suicide attempt of her 18-year-old college resident, “Rachel.” Like dozens of other girls around her, Rachel felt alone, unworthy, and unloved.
Recognizing the great need for friendship, hope, and healing, Julie invited her “little sisters” to a cozy night of Girl Talk. Amidst the glow of twinkling lights, she shared her own personal stories, opened the door to connection, and offered these girls light at the end of the tunnel.
Since its founding, Girl Talk has grown deep and wide, serving hundreds of women in middle school, high school, college, and beyond with the message of their inherent worthiness. Through this expansion, Julie further witnessed the national mental health crisis, compelling her to pursue her degree in clinical mental health counseling, national certification, and state licensure.
As the Girl Talk founder and a mental health therapist, she offers tangible skills to support young women and their families, and communicates her clinical experience to unlock hope and healing.
Today, Julie speaks to young women, parents, and faculty on the crisis of self-worth and the light of hope. Blending her personal, professional, and clinical experience, she shares case studies and practical tools to build healthy, happy, confident young women.
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The Crisis of Self-Worth
Julie’s introduction to the crisis of self-worth began in 2012 with the suicide attempt of her college freshmen resident.
For over a decade, she has witnessed countless young women similarly doubt their inherent worth, battle depression and suicidal ideation, and engage in various methods of self-harm. Exacerbated by the pandemic, teenage girls are still grappling with the harmful effects of isolation and anxiety.
Young women today are in deep need of hope, healing, and belonging.
Through mental health therapy, Julie walks with teenage girls one by one as they deconstruct false narratives, heal from painful wounds, and take action to build healthy self-confidence.
She shares case studies and research with parents and educators to effectively combat the growing crisis of self-worth.
Book Julie to Speak
Continuing her decade of work on the dignity of women, Julie speaks to inspire true confidence in young women.
Audiences:
Middle School, High School & College Women
Parents, Faculty & Staff
Adult Women
Speaking Topics:
Self-Worth & Confidence
Friendship & Relationships
Perfectionism, Purpose & Passions
“Parents can feel overwhelmed dealing with their daughters as they go through the rollercoaster. They know they should be tackling hard topics and learning through the bumps in the road, but often lack confidence and language to parent in these moments. Julie and the Girl Talk team weave together personal experience as women, sound philosophy, professional wisdom from their clinical practice, and pull it together with practical language for parents to affirm their daughters’ self-worth and transmit fundamental values. Girl Talk manages to do this in an engaging, professional format that consistently gets rave reviews from parents.
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“I wanted to let you know how much [my wife] and I enjoyed hearing Julie’s presentation. As with last year’s talk, she really touched on some important matters for parents and articulated such a great command of the topics. Her perspective aligns so well with the [school] mission, which was particularly evident at the end of the talk when several parents spoke out, unprompted, about facing many of these challenges at home. Thanks again and we hope Julie can speak again on some additional, helpful topics!”
“Your honesty, vulnerability, and approachability have been a great gift to the school. In true Girl Talk fashion, your visit has opened the door to communication and provided a common language with our girls.”