Jill's Presentations

Jill Zimmerman Rutledge M.S.W., LCSW has given presentations on young women's issues, including body image, eating disorders, and stress management, for over 20 years. She is a popular speaker, and gives presentations to middle school and high school students, parent groups, teacher groups, and professionals. Jill has also been a guest lecturer at The School of Social Work at Loyola University of Chicago, National Louis University, and The University of Chicago.

Professional Presentations

December 1, 2016: Jill gave a presentation on Healthy Relationships to the Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy in Minturn CO.

May 7, 2014: Jill presented an inservice training, "The Treatment of Eating Disorders," to the staff at Mind Spring Health Services, Vail, CO.

November 1, 2012: Jill presented a staff inservice at LINKS, a youth counseling agency in Northfield, IL. Jill spoke about teen stress, eating disorders, and cutting.

September 11, 2009, Jill presented a workshop on teen body image at the Illinois National Association of Social Workers Statewide Conference at the Holiday Inn, Chicago Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL.

April 22, 2009: Jill talked about "Developing a Positive Body Image," to parents at Pope John XXIII School, Evanston, IL

March 19, 2008: Jill presented her program, "Developing a Positive Body Image," at The Parenting Seminar Series at Pope John XXIII School, Evanston, IL. For further information, call 847-475-5678.

Feb. 27, 2008: Jill presented a workshop on teen body image at The Synergistic Approaches for the Treatment of Eating Disorders Symposium, Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, Hoffman Estates, IL.

January 11, 2008: Jill gave a talk on girls and body image at a mom-daughter event at The Bookworm in Edwards, CO. The event was sponsored by The Samaritan Center of The Rockies and The Women's Foundation of Colorado.

Aug. 8, 2006: Jill gave a presentation at the Glade Scented Oil Light Show launch party in New York City! As an expert on teen girls, she talked to magazine editors about the issues teen girls face, and the importance of calming down skills.

April 7, 2005: Jill presented a workshop at the School Social Workers Association of America Conference in Chicago, IL. Her workshop, "If Everyone Thinks I Look Fine, Why Do I Feel So Fat? Making Peace With Body Image," is based on Chapter One in "Dealing With The Stuff That Makes Life Tough''.

Presentations at Schools

April 28, 2015: Jill gave a presentation on eating disorders, cutting, and stress management to student athletes at Eagle Valley High School in Gypsum, CO.

May 16, 2013: Jill made a “Dealing With Stress” presentation to 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at Hinsdale Middle School, Hinsdale, IL.

February 16, 2010, 9:30 am and 11:00 a.m.: Jill did 2 presentations on body image and self-esteem for students and faculty at Glenbrook North High School, 2300 Shermer Ave., Northbrook, IL.

January 11, 2008: Jill presented a program on teens and body image to the students at Vail Mountain School, Vail CO.

February 25, 2004: Guest speaker, Student Health Fair, New Trier High School, Winnetka, IL. Ms. Zimmerman Rutledge's presentation: "How To Develop a Positive Body Image".

Interviews and Book Events

Jill is interviewed on Brave and True Life

Jill was featured in an article, 6 tips To Help Kids Develop a Positive Body Image, on SchoolFamily.com.

June 20, 2007: Jill gave a presentation, book signing, and discussion (for "Dealing With The Stuff") at the Young Women Aware program at Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Vermillion County, Danville, IL. Girls in the program and their families were at the event.

Jill was a clinical consultant for a great book series, The Beacon Street Girls. Besides helping with their new book, The Lake Rescue, Jill helps the BSG answer emails from readers. Check out The Beacon Street Girls at beaconstreetgirls.com. "Dealing With The Stuff That Makes Life Tough'' was mentioned in the Beacon Street Girls Feb. 24, 2006 newsletter, which you can see at the BSG site.

Jill was the Expert on "Ask the Expert" in the September/October 2006 issue of Daughters magazine. For more info, go to newmoongirls.com.

September 24, 2005: The Akron Reading Festival, Akron OH. Jill will discuss Dealing With The Stuff That Makes Life Tough, followed by a booksigning.

May 18, 2005: Jill was interviewed on "Midday Live," WBKO-TV Channel 13, Bowling Green KY. She discussed Dealing With The Stuff That Makes Life Tough with host Whitney Ray.

The May 2005 issue of Teen People featured Jill in a quiz called, "Are You Too Stressed Out?"

April 16, 2005: Jill presented a talk on "Dealing With The Stuff That Makes Life Tough'' and signed books from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Southern Kentucky Bookfest, a fundraiser for literacy, in Bowling Green, KY.

April 8, 2005: Jill was interviewed at 4:15 p.m. (Central Time) on the radio show "Drive Time," WKCT AM (930 on the dial). She will discuss her book, "Deaing With The Stuff That Makes Life Tough: The Ten Things That Stress Girls Out and How To Cope With Them.''

Jill was featured in an interview in the Jan/Feb 2005 issue of Daughters, a magazine for parents of girls. For more info, go to newmoongirls.com.