Guidance & Health

Young people aged 11-15 from a variety of ethnic groups express feelings and concerns they are experiencing as they make the transition from childhood into adolescence. The topics include maturing, puberty, death of a parent, future goals, and the role of traditional rituals such as Latina Quincea–eras and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. Directed by Cheri Gaulke. Discussion Guide

Bronze Apple Award, 1998 National Educational Media Network

IJ • 9 min. • $145 VHS • ISBN 0-7934-1077-0

Young people learn the value of paying attention to good advice from this colorful tale, which is also being used to introduce drug and alcohol abuse programs. While hunting one day, young King Eadric becomes lost. Though she can fly away, his falcon Jessie faithfully keeps returning to watch over him. But the stubborn young king’s pride makes him unwilling to trust his keen-eyed companion, with perilous consequences. Cottonwood Productions. Teacher’s Guide.

Best Motivational Film, Vision Awards
Gold Award, Houston WorldFest
Bronze Apple, National Educational Media
Chris Bronze Plaque, Columbus Festival

IJ • 25 min. • $145 VHS • ISBN 0-7934-1000-2

This drama offers a moving insight into the Mexican - American heritage of respect for the earth’s natural resources. A young architect has been sent to acquire Emiliano Magon’s land for developers. He is exasperated when the old farmer refuses to sell. But after spending the night at the farm, he comes to understand the old man’s sense of values and is forced to reexamine his own. Agave Pictures. Bronze Apple, National Educational Film Festival IJS • 30 min.• $145 VHS • ISBN 0-7934-0943-8

Teenagers are all too often unwilling to face up to the fact that being sexually active can expose them to the risk of contracting AIDS and other STDs even if they use condoms. This program dispels many myths and offers real-life vignettes about infected young people to show that decisions about sexual behavior can have life-long consequences. Challenging viewers to weigh the facts presented about various lifestyle options, it draws teens to the conclusion that abstinence is the best choice. Panther Productions.

JS • 26 min. • $195 VHS • ISBN 0-7934-0946-2

Dramatizations of actual youth experiences are the basis of these timely videos challenging teenagers to face facts and make responsible decisions. Features interviews with medical experts and teen counselors. Promedion Productions.

TEEN GAMBLING: Don't Bet On It
"An excellent video for teens." – School Library Journal

Rico got a charge out of being in on the action – rolling dice, playing cards, betting on sports. When he won $100 on a basketball game he thought he was golden. Then he lost big to his bookie and couldn’t pay. ISBN 0-7934-1084-3

TEEN DRINKING: You Don't Have To Do It
Billy was a good student and considered a nerd. But when he started drinking he became the life of the party. Billy's drinking led to binge drinking, date rape and finally prison when he crashed his car and killed two classmates. ISBN 0-7934-1019-3

HERPES: It's Yours Forever
Mary had planned to wait, but when she met Tommy she couldn’t help herself. Tommy was the coolest guy around and wanted to be with her. But after that night in the backseat of his car, her life would never be the same. ISBN 0-7934-1018-5

TEEN SMOKING: You Don't Have To Start

Smoking cigarettes was for losers, Brenda thought, she would never do it. She was trying to make her track team and the coach said cigarettes would cut her wind. Then things got bad at home, and she reached out for comfort with her peers. ISBN 0-7934-1020-7

TEEN FINANCES: Don't Gamble With Your Future
Tina was thrilled when she got a checkbook and her own credit card. It made ordering CDs from catalogs so easy. And shopping in the malls was sheer heaven. Then she overspent her credit and couldn’t pay the bills. ISBN 0-7934-1021-5

Bronze Apple, National Educational Media Network 1999

HEROIN STORY: Please Remember Suzi
Suzi had everything going for her. She was attractive, had a steady boyfriend, and did well in school. Then she started using heroin and lost it all--her family, her friends, and finally her life. ISBN 0-7934-0989-6

Silver Award, Houston WorldFest

TEEN DEPRESSION: You Are Not Alone
"Underscores importance of taking the subject very seriously." – School Library Journal
Linda felt overwhelmed with pressures and withdrew into isolation. . . Program takes viewers through checklist of 15 symptoms of serious depression, and suggests ways of coping if they recognize them in themselves or friends.

TEEN VIOLENCE: Think Before You Act
When fellow students teased Henry he resorted to violence as a means of revenge. But he didn't anticipate the serious consequences. . . Students are alerted to warning signs in peer behavior and encouraged to share information with a responsible adult.

JS • 20 min. each • $195 each • Series of 8: $1,395

This program explains why being on time, learning new skills, and being a team player are important. It also points out how drug or alcohol use can affect performance and destroy an individual's employability. Featuring vignettes of typical situations and interviews with employers, it stresses the value of job retention as the road to future opportunities. LaNita Duke Productions.

SCA • 16 min. • $145 VHS • ISBN 0-7934-1076-2

Adolescent suicide has risen at an alarming rate. This video is a dramatization of the feelings and emotions of Sarah, a teenage girl who is contemplating suicide. Together with the discussion guide, it is designed to initiate dialogue on the topic and aid in prevention. Though the video is geared to adolescents, it is also valuable for adults who have close contact with teens. The viewer will gain insights into a suicidal adolescent, and the ability to recognize warning signs a person may be exhibiting. Newview Productions. Video and Discussion Guide Available in English or Spanish.

1998 YALSA Selected Video for Young Adults
Bronze Apple, National Educational Media

JS • 10 min. • $195 VHS • ISBN 0-7934-0984-5

Emmy Nominee
This powerful program is designed to save lives by revealing the finality of suicide and its lasting impact on others.
SCA • 30 min. • $99

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