MEMOIR TO MY FORMER SELF

Topic

Body Image/Eating Disorders

Program Summary

A girl rediscovers her true identity and takes the hard steps toward improving her self-respect and tackling her eating disorder.

Instructional guide included.

Length

15 min.

Recommended Age

Grades 6-12

Publication Date

2004

Teen Reviewer Comments Uses emotion to capture the issue of body image and claims the truth that it doesn't matter what others think of us.

Risk Factors Addressed

Media portrayals to reinforce problem behavior; early initiation of the problem behavior; constitutional factors.

Protective Factors Addressed

Healthy beliefs and clear standards; cognitive and social skills for successful involvement.

Library Location

Coxsackie (VHS), Kent & Milton (DVD)

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