Guidance & Counseling

Paul is a jealous control freak who's prone to violence. Gina is his girlfriend. Using a true-to-life sequence of scenarios, this program paints a vivid picture of an abusive teenage relationship-and how to end one. The program concludes with a statement of what love is (responsibility, commitment, trust) and what love isn't (possessiveness, jealousy, violence). The message? Love shouldn't hurt; if it does, turn to the people who really care about you for support and assistance. Correlates to National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act. A Discovery Channel Production. (16 minutes)

This five-part series, developed and tested by Dartmouth College, helps students master the learning strategies they need to succeed. Accomplished and challenged students can benefit from this introduction to key study tools. Presentations are short, concrete, and highly visual. 5-part series, 10-18 minutes each.

The transition from high school to college is a lot bigger than many students realize. Help them make the most of their college academic experience with Academic Success-a six-part series filled with facts, hints, insights, and observations from experts in the field of education and from students who know the ropes. Topics include values and goals; time management; critical thinking and problem-solving; active listening and note-taking; researching, reading, and writing; and studying and test-taking. Correlates to National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. A Cambridge Educational Production. 6-part series, 10-12 minutes each.

Lectures and labs are the heart of the college academic experience, and for students eager to make the most of them, active listening and note-taking are powerful learning tools. This two-section program explains how to create a bulletproof listening/note-taking loop that ensures deeper understanding and better recall. Pre-class reading, in-class participation, and post-class review are stressed. Correlates to National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act. A Cambridge Educational Production. A part of the series Academic Success: Smart Tips for Serious Students. (10 minutes)

If hindsight is 20:20, this three-part series offers some very clear-eyed advice by young adults who have wrestled with addiction and won. Combined with the comments of addiction specialists, these straight-talking testimonials make a strong anti-substance abuse statement that will resonate with kids and teens alike. A Cambridge Educational Production. 3-part series, 20-22 minutes each.

Alcohol isn't a drug." "A cup of coffee will sober me up." "I'm always a safe driver, even after a couple of beers." These statements are only a few of the myths this video skewers as it explores the history of alcohol, including its use as a medicine; the effects of alcohol on the body and the short- and long-term health impacts; and teenage attitudes toward alcohol and trends such as binge drinking. The video also examines the prevalence of alcohol in American culture and discusses alcoholism-how to identify it and how to treat it. A viewable/printable instructor's guides is available online. Correlates to National and State Educational Standards including the NCLB Act. A Cambridge Educational Production. (17 minutes)"

This two-part series takes all of the glamour out of drinking and smoking for today's teens by unmasking their harmful realities. A Cambridge Educational Production. 2-part series, 30 minutes each.

Friends are important to children, but what makes a good friend? Three age-appropriate scenarios show the youngest students that a friend is someone who makes you feel good about yourself, won’t talk you into doing something you know is wrong, and doesn’t make it hard for you to have friends other than them. After viewing this program, students will understand what it takes to be a good friend, realize they don't always have to say “yes” to a friend, and know it’s okay to have lots of friends. Includes 14 reproducible student worksheets on CD.

Middle school not only brings changes in responsibility, workload and extracurricular activities, it brings physical, emotional and social changes as well. This fast-paced, fun-filled program gives young teens an insiders look at how to manage all these changes. Students who view this program will identify and cope with academic, physical and social changes; develop strategies for handling social pressures; achieve a balance between schoolwork and activities; and learn how to get and stay organized. This program presents essential, eye-opening information that will capture kids' attention and make succeeding in middle school a reality for all.

Grade Level: K-2. Anger is a natural emotion, but one that generates intense feelings in young children, making them quick to “explode,” “burn,” or “boil over.” Help students see how “hot” words like these describe the physical and emotional changes anger can cause. This hands-on workshop demonstrates ten effective strategies to use to “cool off” — handle angry feelings without breaking things or hurting other people or themselves. Scenarios illustrate ten ways kids can cool off whenever an angry situation leaves them ready to explode, boil over, or burn up. Includes 16 reproducible student worksheets on CD.

Like its companion video, Bulimia: The Vicious Cycle, this program examines an eating disorder in-depth, the causes, symptoms, and treatment. A former anorectic is interviewed, giving a glimpse into the effects this eating disorder can have on a person. Issues of psychological and physical health are detailed to give an insightful, informative picture of anorexia, giving students not only knowledge of the disorder, but also a view of its symptoms and the help that is available to anorectics. A Meridian Production. One 16-minute video.

Begin early to develop children's interest and abilities in art and music by doing fun and educational activities with them. Watch and learn how fine motor skills can be strengthened as children paint, draw, mold clay, and play instruments. Social skills are practiced as boys and girls share markers and paints, dance and sing side by side...emotions have an outlet as children bang, clap, mold, or scribble...intellectual development is boosted as young children learn concepts of shape, size, loud/soft, high/low, manipulating tools and instruments. Stimulate preschoolers' creativity by offering an outlet in art and music for a lifetime of enjoyment and enrichment. (20 min.) A Meridian Production.

This video explores the belief that a person's attitude, whether at home, school, or in the community, has tremendous influence on one's actions. Not only does our attitude influence our behavior, but how others perceive us. Changing our attitudes can improve relationships in all areas of our lives-it's up to us. In the video we meet some middle school students who decide to start a school-wide advice column. As problems come pouring in, they notice an interesting phenomenon-many of the conflicts erupted because of the student's attitude. In before-and-after scenes, students will see that by changing their attitude, they can change an unhappy circumstance. A good way to help viewers grasp some important truths. A Meridian Production. One 15-minute video.

This program provides an overview of how to reduce the risks of contracting infectious diseases of all types, with an emphasis on sexually transmitted diseases. Major STDs such as HIV and other infectious diseases are profiled, outlining their risk factors and describing their symptoms. The body's natural defense mechanisms, including the immune system, the skin, mucous membranes, and enzymes, and medical interventions such as vaccines are discussed. (29 minutes)

Anorexia and other eating disorders exert a frightening degree of control over millions of teenagers, especially young women. Manifested in so-called Pro-Ana" websites, which actively promote anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, the mental and physical grip of these sicknesses can prove impossible to break. This program represents a powerful weapon in the battle against eating disorders, pinpointing their origins in body image and self-esteem issues, illustrating their grim consequences in crystal-clear terms, and offering students, parents, teachers, and counselors a rich source of information and support. Hosted by The Sopranos' Jamie-Lynn Sigler, herself a survivor of teenage anorexia, the video explains how to recognize eating disorders, how friends and loved ones should communicate their fears and concerns, and how those who suffer from these often fatal illnesses can find professional help. Special emphasis is placed on identifying anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating as actual diseases, not as misguided lifestyle choices-a realization necessary for effective treatment. A viewable/printable instructor's guide is available online. Correlates to National Health Education Standards: Achieving Health Literacy and state standards. A Meridian Production. (29 minutes)"