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Teen Guidance

Teen Guidance

GUIDANCE SYSTEMS: TEEN DATING ABUSE

An effective program to combat teen dating abuse is an essential part of any high school health and guidance curriculum, and this one is a great tool. This is the story of Jenny- a happy, high performing student who is in her first serious relationship with Jake. As their relationship evolves, Jake monopolizes more and more of her time, isolates her from friends, and interferes with her studies before becoming verbally and physically abusive.

This program brings the causes and consequences of teen dating abuse to life through a series of dramatic vignettes, and viewers learn how any young person can be affected - black or white, boy or a girl, straight or gay. The five red flags examined are constant contact, false accusations, explosive tempers, threats, and blaming.

DVD / 2016 / (Grades 6-12) / 7 minutes

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SCHOOL VIOLENCE: YOU CAN HELP PREVENT IT!

Violence is anything that hurts a person physically or emotionally. School violence refers to any act of violence that occurs within a school community. Both "threats of violence" and physical "acts of violence" create an unsettling and unsafe environment for everyone in a school community. Why does it happen? How can school violence be prevented? This program explores answers to those questions and seeks to help students understand the important role they play in preventing school violence.

Through live-action, true-to-life scenarios viewers will learn to identify potential problem behaviors and warning signs that can typically lead to violence. Viewers will recognize that an important way they can prevent school violence has to do with simply being aware of the people around you and being able to spot something that isn't quite right before it escalates. Students will come to understand the difference between a direct and indirect threat and how context of the threat determines how threats should be handled. In addition, students will learn to identify behaviors that may be warning signs to potential violent actions and that whenever they feel threatened or unsafe that they have an obligation to report the incident to trusted adult within the school community.

DVD / 2016 / (Grades 7-12) / 18 minutes

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TALK IT OUT: EFFECTS OF WEED ON YOUR BODY AND BRAIN

Using vintage footage, the program opens with a discussion of how peoples' attitudes about marijuana have changed dramatically over the years, but the one thing is certain; marijuana changes the way the brain functions. Students will learn how the THC in marijuana enters the lungs, is absorbed into the bloodstream, and enters the brain almost immediately. Viewers will come to understand the immediate effects of marijuana use on various body systems. The program discusses the effects of marijuana on attention, memory and learning and sites the evidence from scientific studies on the long-term, harmful changes in the brain. In addition, the program explores the use of medical marijuana and its legalization as a recreational drug in different states.

After viewing this program, students will:

understand that marijuana changes the way the brain functions

learn the immediate effects of marijuana on the body systems

understand marijuana has negative effects on attention, memory and learning

learn that marijuana is a drug that can be prescribed for medical purposes

recognize that marijuana is an illegal recreational drug

DVD / 2016 / (Grades 7-12) / 14 minutes

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TALK IT OUT: HEROIN ABUSE AND ADDICTION

This program begins with a discussion about how our instincts drive us to avoid pain or remove pain from our lives. From this perspective, the video explains the difference between healthy and unhealthy approaches to getting rid of pain. Students will learn about prescription opioids and the potential risk of addiction that is identified by two key components, tolerance and withdrawal. The program then targets the short and long term effects of heroin use, and explains how it harms various body systems. Students will come to understand that heroin addiction goes beyond physical dependence, and that once addicted to heroin, a person's primary goal in life is to find and ingest the drug.

After viewing this program, students will:

understand heroin is an opioid that is highly addictive

learn that tolerance and withdrawal are identified as the two key components of addiction

understand the short term and long term effects of heroin use on the body and brain

recognize the relationship between our instincts to avoid or remove pain from our lives, prescription drugs and heroin use

DVD / 2016 / (Grades 7-12) / 15 minutes

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TALK IT OUT: HOW ADDICTION ENSLAVES YOUR BRAIN

In many surveys, the vast majority of teenagers report that when they do something their parents wouldn't approve of, they're just pursuing their freedom. This program begins the discussion of addiction and dependency from the point of view of surrendering your freedom. Students will learn that there are different types of addiction and that addiction is a persistent and compulsive dependence on an unhealthy behavior. In the program, students will come to understand the difference between psychological and physical dependence. Viewers will be introduced to a scientific theory called the cycle of addiction and learn that scientific research has shown that addiction is a disease that harms the brain and effects behavior.

After viewing this program, students will:

understand that addiction is a persistent and compulsive dependence on an unhealthy behavior

learn the difference between psychological and physical dependence

understand addiction is a disease that effects the brain and behavior

DVD / 2016 / (Grades 7-12) / 15 minutes

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TALK IT OUT: SEX, SELF-RESPECT AND SOCIAL MEDIA

The program begins with an explanation of how new communication technologies have changed the way people in relationships communicate with each other, and how its revolutionized dating and romance. Students will come to understand the difference between "flirting" and "sexting", the exchange of sexually explicit text messages and images. In addition, the video discusses the personal, social and legal consequences of sexting. Viewers are provided with simple and creative strategies to say "no" to a request to send an explicit message. The overall message of the program is not to allow yourself to be controlled by someone else, to respect yourself and to trust your instincts.

After viewing this program, students will:

understand that new technologies have changed the way people in relationships communicate with each other

recognize the difference between flirting and sexting

understand sexting is the exchange of sexually explicit texts and images

learn strategies to say no to requests to send sexting messages

understand the importance of respecting yourself and do what's right for you

understand that the sending of explicit texts and photos by underage persons is illegal

DVD / 2016 / (Grades 7-12) / 14 minutes

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TALK IT OUT: TOBACCO, VAPING AND NICOTINE

Using vintage footage, this program shows viewers how the social attitudes about smoking have changed dramatically over the past several decades. The program then focuses on the short term and long-term, negative effects of smoking tobacco and vaping. It explains the addictive power of nicotine, a substance found in tobacco. Students will see real, vivid scientific demonstrations of the damaging effect of smoking on the respiratory system and circulatory system. Animation and graphics help to present how smoking negatively affects every part of the human body and discusses the health and financial costs to individuals and the society.

After viewing this program, students will:

understand that smoking tobacco has short and long term negative effects on the body

learn that nicotine is an addictive substance found in tobacco

understand that vaping is not a safe alternative to smoking

recognize the harmful health and financial costs to individuals and society

learn that smoking tobacco and the use of smokeless tobacco can lead to diseases including lung problems, heart disease, and many kinds of cancer

DVD / 2016 / (Grades 7-12) / 13 minutes

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TALK IT OUT: UNDERAGE DRINKING, DANGERS AND CONSEQUENCES

The program starts off with an explanation of what alcohol is, how it's produced, and its role as a celebratory beverage in our society. Students will come to understand the reasons alcohol is illegal to consume for persons under the age of twenty-one. The video delves into the immediate effects of alcohol consumption on blood circulation and breathing. Viewers will learn alcohol sedates the central nervous system and how it impacts parts of the brain responsible for emotion and behavior. The program explores the negative effects of alcohol abuse and addiction on a person, family and the community. In the end, students will come to understand that the decisions they make about alcohol will influence their health, grades, relationships, career and their freedom.

After viewing this program, students will:

understand alcohol is a drug that can be addictive

learn that alcohol is legal to consume for adults 21 years of age and up

understand the short term effects of alcohol and long term effects of alcohol abuse

recognize the negative impact of alcoholism on individuals, families and society

DVD / 2016 / (Grades 7-12) / 14 minutes

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WHAT ABOUT ME? TEENS & DEPRESSION

Depression can happen to anyone and the root causes are not always clearly understood but it is important to know that psychological and medical help is available. You can get better.This ethnically diverse group of teens, who have experienced the depths of depression, offer advice and insights to their peer group. They discuss understanding your feelings and the benefits of reaching out to friends, trusted adults and remaining active in school, sports, and social events. The caring advice these now healthy teens have to offer will confirm to other teens that they are not alone and there is hope.

DVD (Closed Captioned) / 2014 / (Junior High, Adult) / 18 minutes

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GUIDANCE SYSTEMS: THERE'S ALWAYS HELP - SUICIDE PREVENTION

At some point everyone goes through very stressful and anxious situations. Those experiences can be very hard to cope with and lead to feelings of extreme sadness, anger and depression. Sometimes teens may feel like their situations are hopeless and think that one way to get relief from the bad feelings is to escape through suicide. What are the warning signs of suicide? Is there anything we can do to help prevent it? This is what this program will discuss.

DVD / 2012 / (Grades 9-12) / 30 minutes

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BIGGEST GENERATION, THE

Scientists predict that today's children will have a shorter lifespan than their parents. Do something about childhood obesity! Learn about family exercise time, healthy snack choices, helping kids to take charge of their own health - and more.

DVD (Region 1) / 2011 / (Middle and High School) / 22 minutes

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GUIDANCE SYSTEMS: SEXUAL ABUSE - IT'S NOT YOUR FAULT

Elementary aged students present real-life scenarios of sexual abuse and the resulting emotional impact. Follow the children from the beginning to end to identify what sexual harassment is, how to handle this serious issue and establish available age-appropriate solutions.

2 DVDs / 2011 / (Grades 2-5) / 30 minutes

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MIRROR, MIRROR

Magazines, TV, Hollywood - all create distorted views of beauty. For most kids, the dissatisfaction is minor. For some, dangers include anorexia, bulimia and emotional distress. This half-hour program will help viewers learn how marketing works, how images create dissatisfaction and ways to see beyond the distortions.

DVD (Region 1) / 2011 / (Middle and High School) / 22 minutes

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MYTH OF SELF ESTEEM, THE

In the critically acclaimed program, The Myth of Self-Esteem, you'll hear from real children exposed to both sides of the self-esteem debate. Learn about what works - and what doesn't. Experts share perspectives about the harmful effects of false praise and rewarding mediocre behavior - and the power of love.

DVD (Region 1) / 2011 / (Middle and High School) / 22 minutes

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SILENT EPIDEMIC

It's scary, dangerous, and hard to talk about: one out of four sexually active teens contracts a sexually transmitted disease (STD) - 3 million new cases a year. STDs, including Chlamydia, herpes and HIV, are a silent epidemic that is getting worse. Real stories and surprising research into teen sexuality will get kids and the adults who care about them thinking about what they should do to prevent life-altering diseases.

DVD (Region 1) / 2011 / (Middle and High School) / 22 minutes

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WHEN THEY SAY JUMP

Peer pressure forces teens to make decisions they wouldn't normally make, involving serious issues such as sex, drugs, smoking, reckless driving and grades. When They Say Jump focuses on several teens discussing the difficulties they have had in dealing with the daily struggles of peer pressure.

DVD (Region 1) / 2011 / (Middle and High School) / 22 minutes

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GAME ON!

Kids today are in constant competition and motion. But at what cost? Learn what can parents can do reduce the stress and buck today's trend toward the race for reward.

DVD / 2009 / (Upper Elementary, Middle and High School) / Approx. 22 minutes

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LEAVE ME ALONE!

Teens can be moody, impulsive and irritable. But how can parents tell if the tears are a sign of something more? Learn about depression's warning signs, treatments and what works with kids.

DVD / 2006 / (Middle and High School) / Approx. 22 minutes

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WHAT ABOUT ME? KIDS AND GRIEF

This highly reviewed video highlights 11 boys & girls ages 4-14, while they discuss grief experiences due to the death or chronic illness of a sibling or parent. The children talk about their experiences to offer hope, support and a sense of community to other children.

DVD (Closed Captioned) / 2005 / (Elementary, Adult) / 12 minutes

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WHAT ABOUT ME? KIDS & DIVORCE

You can see the pain in their young faces and hear the heartbreak in their voices as these brave children share their emotional experiences on the break-up of their family. Often isolated and alone they have heard the loud, angry arguing behind closed bedroom doors, unable to fully comprehend the reasons and possible consequences of why their parents just can't "work it out". For some of these youngsters counseling has helped. For many others an improved home environment for the now divorced parents helps to reduce the pain. Watch and listen to what they have to share about the emotional toll that the divorce of their parents has effected.

DVD (Closed Captioned) / (Elementary) / 15 minutes

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WHAT ABOUT ME? TEENS & DIVORCE

A very large number of teenagers live in split homes and deal with complex living arrangements. Even though these teens may understand they are not the cause of a divorce it isn't always something easy to accept. There is tremendous stress and anxiety placed upon these young adults trapped in the middle. Listen to what they have to say about their lives and what they think parents should know about their experience.

DVD (Closed Captioned) / (Middle School, High School) / 20 minutes

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