The Media Library of Genesee Valley BOCES

Teenagers share with the viewer their experiences with the dying and death of a family member. The coping process and the grieving process are discussed. A social worker, who himself lost a parent at an early age, covers some of the special concerns that teachers, family and friends need to consider

Adolescence is a time of tumultuous changes, but no change is more overwhelming than suddenly facing the realities of death. Dealing with the death of a family member, friend, or school acquaintance can be devastating for young people. This program arms teen viewers with information that will teach them that death and bereavement are natural and inevitable parts of life, and offers them a sense of confidence that they can indeed go forward after suffering personal loss. Many of the myths around mourning are explored

SAYING GOOD-BYE is designed to help children understand death as a natural part of the life cycle (12 min.). WE'RE A FAMILY introduces kids to the idea that families come in many different forms (15 min.)

A typical teenage boy takes unnecessary risks with his own safety, believing absolutely that "it can never happen to me"

Deals with death in terms teens can relate to

This sequel to THE ACCIDENT begins several months after Bodger's death. Chris has been unable to accept a new pet because he feels this would betray the memory of Bodger, but when he learns of an abandoned puppy loose in the neighborhood, Chris sets out to find him. Based on the story by Carol Carrick

Uses annual cycle of a leaf to help understand change and the mystery of death. Based on the book by Leo Buscaglia

About how a young girl deals with the loss and recurrent memories of her recently deceased older sister

A sensitive, dramatic portrayal of the impact a young woman's suicide has on her surviving family and friends

Created to help children who grieve, to give them an outlet to reflect on the feelings and thoughts which are part of the process