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Topic |
Coping Skills |
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Program Summary |
Research shows that
the transition from middle to high school can be a high risk time for
youth. When they enter high school, young people face social, psychological,
and educational challenges as the prepare for the future, and these challenges
can lead to use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. |
|
Length |
15 min. |
|
Recommended Age |
Grades 6 - 8 |
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Publication Date |
2003 |
| Teen Reviewer Comments | Stresses important values for kids; good suggestions about who to talk to about problems; I enjoyed every part of it and believe it was outstanding. |
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Risk Factors Addressed |
Early and persistent antisocial behavior; alienation and rebelliousness; friends who engage in the problem behavior, favorable attitudes toward the problem behavior. |
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Protective Factors Addressed |
Bonding to positive people and pursuits; healthy beliefs and clear standards; cognitive problem-solving skills; social skills. |
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Library Location |
Hudson, Mahopac, Pawling |