The Media Library of Genesee Valley BOCES

Students and a facilitator role-play typical scenarios and offer practical advice that will help shy students take steps toward eliminating their social anxiety

Identifies describes different forms of stress (acute, episodic, and chronic) and explains how important it is for young people to learn effective techniques for coping with stressful situations. The physiological and emotional barometers of stress are clearly described and viewers will learn techniques for coping with stress

Students and a facilitator are seen modeling common conflict situations involving other students, teachers, and parents. The golden rules of compromise are identified and examined

Teens and a facilitator reveal a proven method for developing personal confidence and fostering a sense of positive self-esteem

Students learn about what motivates a bully as well as simple techniques to deal with bullies. (Please Note: This title is also available in the Fall Timely Topics video collection housed in your elementary school library, September - December.)

Demonstrates foundation social skills including basic courtesy, listening, non-verbal skills, icebreakers, and other social behaviors that are common in everyday school situations

Helps students gain an understanding of the importance of personal responsibility and the relationship between responsibility and freedom. Discusses cause-and-effect thinking and that all choices have consequences. Also discusses responsibility in connection with romantic relationships

Helps students learn about the importance of respect as a human value and the relationship between empathy and respect. Explores the impact of disrespect and how respect is a step towards eliminating prejudice and stereotyping

Based on the autobiographical novel by Sterling North, this program tells the story of a young boy's experiences at the end of World War I. Sterling finds and raises a baby raccoon and discovers just how rascally a raccoon can be

Throughout the program, amiable young hosts (male and female) comment on and amplify the respect issues and coping techniques raised by the action