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Use comedy, dramatizations, and insightful problem solving DVD are 26-30 minutes Leader,??s guides are available onlineGrades: 6-12This lively and powerful research-based series, developed by America’s most respected teen counselor, Michael Pritchard, combines uplifting comedy, moving dramatizations, and insightful problem-solving sessions to help students develop the character and social-emotional skills to become responsible, knowledgeable, caring, and successful. These 12 engaging programs help prevent alcohol and drug use, violence, and other at-risk behaviors, promote problem-solving skills and empathy, and encourage teens to make healthy choices. Features actual students filmed in actual schools and uses lively, spontaneous discussions, dramatized dilemmas, topical humor, and the sensitive, supportive guidance of Michael Pritchard to encourage, engage, and educate viewers. Pritchard is a youth educator, humorist, actor, former probation officer, and host of award-winning series. ??Series includes one each of the following DVDs:LifeSteps: The ABCs of Emotional Intelligence DVDThis vital program outlines the key elements of emotional intelligence as students discover they have the power to bounce back, balance emotional and academic demands, and make positive choices.??LifeSteps Knowing Who You Are DVDSelf-knowledge, the most fundamental life skill, is promoted as teens learn how to reflect on their own behavior, learn from experience, and develop the integrity and moral character to resist peer pressure.??LifeSteps: Taking Charge DVDThis critical program builds the emotional skills of responsibility as students integrate the fundamentals of self-control: taking charge of their emotions, coping with stress, avoiding impulsive behavior, developing self-discipline, and managing anger.LifeSteps: Bouncing Back DVDStudents learn the essentials of resiliency- how to identify internal strengths and external support, build perseverance, and maintain a positive sense of self-worth and optimism.??LifeSteps: Empathy, Caring, and Compassion DVDStudents explore the critical skills that make up empathy, the importance of compassion, and the moral imperative to help others in need- particularly the victims of bullying.LifeSteps: Creative Problem Solving DVDThis important program presents the Life Steps Eight Point Problem-Solving Program, which teaches teens how to identify problems, deal with them forthrightly, brainstorm creative options, and choose positive solutions.LifeSteps: Getting Along With Others DVDTeens discover positive ways to assert themselves, express complaints, hand