TAKING CARE OF ME (REALITY MATTERS SERIES)

Topic

Self-Esteem; Decision-Making (Stress Management)

Program Summary

How we feel about ourselves is just as important as how healthy we are physically. Teen years are a time filled with questioning and self-doubt accompanied by a great deal of stress. This video explores the many influences and experiences that shape a person's emotional health. It also shows specific tools for managing stress and maintaining a positive self-image.

Length

25 min.

Recommended Age

Grades 6 - 12

Publication Date

2004

Teen Reviewer Comments

Stress is something everyone experiences and this video gives some good advice on dealing with it. Captured my interest and got me involved in each person's story.

Risk Factors Addressed

Media portrayal of problem behavior; friends who engage in the problem behavior; favorable attitudes toward the problem behavior.

Protective Factors Addressed

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

Library Location

Coxsackie (VHS), Kent (DVD)

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