STANDING TALL: LEARNING ASSERTIVENESS SKILLS

Topic

Bullying

Program Summary

Teasing, bullying, peer pressure…These are all behaviors that are challenging for middle school kids – especially shy ones – to deal with. How should they respond when bullies, cliques, and even friends make them feel bad or treat them disrespectfully? This powerful program helps guide middle school students on the challenging road toward learning to speak up for themselves and others. Conflict resolution expert Naomi Drew offers practical tips that students can use in developing assertiveness and standing up for themselves. A group of middle school students inspires kids with moving accounts of how they conquered their fears – and stood up to the class bully, an overbearing friend, or peer pressure. Learning to employ these techniques will empower your students to overcome challenging situations that arise at home, at school, and in life.

INCLUDES TEACHER'S RESOURCE BOOK, STUDENT HANDOUTS, & PRE AND POST-TESTS

Length

24 min.

Recommended Age

Grades 5 - 9

Publication Date

2006

Teen Reviewer Comments

Shows how to assertively defend yourself against an aggressive bully.

Risk Factors Addressed

Early and persistent antisocial behavior; favorable attitudes toward the problem behavior.

Protective Factors Addressed

Social skills for successful involvement; healthy beliefs and clear standards.

Library Location

Kinderhook (VHS), Kingston (DVD)

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