Mental Health, Youth & Schools

Materials, Manuals, Resources

10,000 Hats
This resource package consists of 15 lesson plans and a student profile. The primary function of the package is to build self-esteem, appreciation of diversity, and practice in information gathering regarding career choices. The material requires 16 to 20 class periods.
School District #23 (Central Okanagan)

100 Ways to Enhance Self-concept
This book contains 105 student-centered activities for whole classes or groups, with eight sub-sections on such topics as the environment, the body, relationships, and knowing oneself.
Prentice Hall Canada Inc., 1870 Birchmount Rd., Toronto, ON, M1P 2J7

A Cool Kid Like Me
This story is told by a young boy who, although "cool" on the outside, needs to share his inner feelings with his grandmother. Her gift of a teddy bear provides him with someone to confide in while she is on holiday.
Random House Canada Ltd., 1265 Aerowood Dr., Cooksville, ON, L4W 1B9

A Family Again
This video stars many well-known television actors portraying the difficulties for a family, particularly surviving children, in sharing and expressing grief. This is a story of a family slowly and painfully dealing with the accident drowning of the eldest daughter. A Christian perspective of death is presented.
Winkler Henry (1988), B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

A Real Kid
In this video, Rabbit finds out his foster mother is expecting a baby, and he fears being left out of the family. He runs away, but later learns how important he is to his foster family. An accompanying guide includes activities and questions.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Accelerate Your Learning
This kit includes three booklets: an introduction, a 205 page action handbook and six super skills booklets. It explores the six stages of learning and provides activities exploring study and learning skills and goal setting. The skills booklets are designed to enhance power writing, reading, learning through imagery, cooperative learning, study techniques and exam techniques.
Accelerated Learning Systems Ltd.

Accessing and Using Information (BC Life Skills)
In the twenty-first century to be successful students must be able to maximize their use of technology and information systems of all kinds. The lessons in this booklet involve skills that engage students in: evaluating prior knowledge, formulating reflective questions, organizing and critically analyzing information, understanding and discussing varying perspectives as well as forming opinions, objectively considering the presentation of information in the media by becoming aware of the possibility of bias, collecting and interpreting data, developing informed opinions, recognizing the importance of technological literacy, and applying information to solve complex problems.
Rick Hansen Enterprises, BC Ministry of Education (1995), Learning Resources Branch, 878 Viewfield Rd., Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Adolescent Suicide
This Hot Topics volume contains a variety of articles on the topic of suicide. The selections have been chosen from a broad array of the most timely articles available. Some of the inclusions in this volume examine the reasons for adolescent suicide; others provide examples of programs that have worked to intervene in the lives of adolescents and prevent suicides from occurring.
Phi Delta Kappa, Center on Evaluation, Development, Research, Box 789, Bloomington, IN, 47402

Affirming Diversity
This 12 chapter text outlines multicultural education in the context of the social, linguistic, and family backgrounds of students. It includes ten case studies in which students from different cultures and heritages reflect on their experiences in school.
Copp Clark Longman Ltd. (1992), 2775 Matheson Blvd. East, Mississauga, ON, L4W 4P7

Always on the Go: Hyperactivity in Children (BC Council)
This newsletter explains the condition of hyperactivity or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It summarizes theory about the causes, lists symptoms, and describes what to look for in various age groups. Different approaches to getting help are reviewed and some local support agencies are noted.
BC Council for the Family, 204-2590 Granville St., Vancouver, BC, V6H 3H1

Anger in the Classroom
This professional resource makes the teacher aware of and responsible for his/her own anger, and thus become more effective in dealing with student anger in the classroom. It promotes useful strategies and activities to develop anger management skills.
Detselig Enterprises Ltd./Temeron Books Inc. (1994), #210-1220 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 3P5

Implementing an Anti-bias Curriculum
This guide takes an inclusive approach to diversity and bias. It provides an analysis of the need for an anti-bias curriculum, and provides strategies for learning about racial, cultural, gender, and ability differences and similarities.
Hohensee JB & Derman-Sparks L, ERIC Clearinghouse on Elementary & Early Childhood Education, Urbana, Ill.

As We Learn to Fall
This video outlines a girl's quest to understand the death of her friend, who dies of cancer. She talks to a school counselor and other professionals, and learns about the emotional stages a terminally ill person endures, and the grieving process.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

ASAP: A School-Based Anti-violence Program
This resource has three components: a loose-leaf facilitator's guide, video and a lesson collection. These materials may be used to develop programs for ending violence and promoting equality. Strategies and resources are provided for: elementary and secondary school programs; handling student disclosures of witnessing violence at home; resistance to developing and carrying out a school-based anti-violence campaign. Materials addressing ethnocultural and aboriginal issues are provided.
The London Family Court Clinic, 254 Pall Mall, London, ON

Attitudes
This video resource contains three 10 minute mini-dramas created by students for students to foster discussion on student attitudes towards people with HIV, date rape and homophobia. It is accompanied by a resource manual which includes handouts, discussion topics, pre- and post-viewing activities, a bibliography, and the SMARTER decision-making process.
Pacific Edge Publishing, 1773 Turnabout, Gabriola Island, BC

BaFa' BaFa'
This cross-cultural simulation puts students into foreign cultures where they have to live and cope with little prior knowledge. It includes director's manuals, cultural artifacts, two audio cassettes, badges, and trading cards, and requires about three hours of teacher preparation time.
Simulation Training Systems,

Barnga
This simulation exercise allows students to explore intercultural differences in a safe environment. Players start in situations where they think they know the rules but come to realize that others are not using the same rules. The resources can be used with groups of nine or more over a period of 45-90 minutes.
Intercultural Press

Basic Skills, Language Arts and Film
This introductory video demonstrates how activities and videos can be integrated into a Language Arts class. The activities include organizing and developing, conferencing, role playing, writing, problem solving and debating.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

BC Life Skills
This set of lessons was designed to assist teachers in implementing the Personal Planning/Career and Personal Planning curriculum with a minimum of preparation. It is organized in six thematic or life skills' booklets: 1) Understanding Oneself and Setting Goals; 2) Making and Erecting Plans; 3) Communicating With and Relating to Others; 4) Developing Personal Potential and Self-understanding; 5) Assessing and Using Information; and 6) Solving Problems and Making Decisions.
Rick Hansen Enterprises, BC Ministry of Education (1995), Learning Resources Branch, 878 Viewfield Rd., Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Be a Friend
This book includes writings and drawings created by children with HIV and AIDS. They tell how it feels to be different, how it feels to be reflected, and what it feels like to lose friends and loved ones to AIDS. They wonder what will happen if they die - how their families will cope and what heaven will be like.
Irwin Publishing Inc. (1995), 30 Lesmill, Toronto, ON, M3B 2T6

Be Your Best Self
This resource consists of a teacher's guide and video on assertiveness training. The video uses a combination of dramatic vignettes and role-plays of realistic teen situations to demonstrate constructive assertive behaviour. Scenarios highlight: the right to be your best self and to act in your own best interest; the right to make a request or refuse a request; the right to be treated fairly and not intimidated; and the right to make a mistake and change your mind.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Becoming Barbie
This 47 minute documentary video examines eating disorders from the perspective of the media's representation of women in fashion magazines and advertising. Interviews with students, a public health nurse, and Naomi Wolfe are interspersed with media examples to make the point that eating disorders are a severe problem and that our health care system is poorly equipped to handle this illness.
Moving Publications

Being Ready
This professional reference provides a preplanned approach for assisting district crisis teams and individual teachers with strategies to help students and staff to deal with the stress and tragedy of a sudden death. It includes a comprehensive readiness manual, follow-up activities, and a scope and sequence.
Creative Curriculum Incorporated, 815-456 Moberly, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4L7

Being Responsible
This video uses young actors to portray a realistic conflict over a school project. It emphasizes some of the qualities of being responsible. It is divided into discussion and drama segments which foster class discussions and role plays.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Billy Breaks the Chain
In this story, Billy ignores a chain letter threatening bad luck, until some problems arise. Initially indecisive, he is reminded of his own abilities and then chooses to break the chain and have confidence.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Bonnie Consolo (Revisited)
This award winning film describes how Bonnie Consolo, a woman born with no arms, lives a full and productive life. The video depicts her daily routine. The viewer sees her doing common activities with her feet. Comments from her family and co-workers express their method of dealing with their feelings about her handicap.
Visual Education Centre Ltd., 7218 Progress Way, Ladner, BC, V4G 1H2

Boys will Be Boys
This 45 minute video, dramatizing a true case of sexual harassment in a high school illustrates the complexities in identifying verbal and written harassment. It covers an array of problems a teenage girl and her family experience following the legal action they launch against a school.
Intermedia (1993), 929 Corydon Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3M 0W8

Bulimia: A Guide to Recovery
This book is intended to provide hope, inspiration, and a way out for bulimics and those who love them. It includes insights from over 400 recovering bulimics and eating disorder therapists.
Hall Lindsey & Cohen Leigh, Courage to Change Inc.

Building Community: The Consumer Community Developer
This 1995 publication of CMHA focuses on consumer participation and describes the process, challenges and learnings of building the consumer voice.
CMHA, 56 Wellesley St #410, Toronto, ON, M5S 2S3

Business is Looking Up
This text is designed to introduce young audiences to children with disabilities. Readers meet Renaldo Rodriguez, a functionally blind 11-year-old, as he reads and writes, eats, uses his cane, experiences colours, and makes friends.
Provincial Resource Centre for Visually Impaired

Butt It Out
This video uses puppets in a series of anti-smoking vignettes. It examines motives for smoking and considers parental role modeling through the use of drama and a catchy rock song.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Buy Me That
This video explains how deceptive advertising can be by showing how commercials use tricks to make toys talk, food look good, and games look easy. It also explains the problems with 1-900 telephone numbers.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Canadian Stay in School Mentor Strategy
This 211 page professional resource employs a community volunteer mentorship strategy for at-risk youth in danger of dropping out of school. The book consists of a theoretical framework for a mentorship strategy and step-by-step instructions for program development and implementation.
Peer Systems Consulting Group (1994). 1052 Davie St., Victoria, BC, V8S 4E3

CARE Kit
This child sexual abuse prevention program helps children recognize what sexual abuse is, and what type of situations may lead to it. Skills to protect themselves (i.e. assertiveness and procedures for reporting) are discussed.
C.A.R.E. Productions Association of B.C., Surrey, BC

Caring Communities Kit (CICH)
This child sexual abuse resource kit has been developed and tested for three years in collaboration with professionals and community groups across Canada. The Kit is a collection of resources to help concerned individuals to get together and start a child sexual abuse prevention program. It includes information about child sexual abuse, successful community-based prevention strategies and ready to use program materials.
CICH, Child Health, Vol. 16, #4, p.1

Casey Draws the Line
Two girls adopt a rabbit but when the cage is found to be on a property line, the girls' fathers have an angry dispute. After the rabbit escapes and dies, the dispute becomes a catalyst for the girls to make up.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Catherine Finds her Balance
Catherine feels caught in the middle of her parents' separation. After telling a series of lies about a gymnastics event, she realizes that honesty in communicating one's real feelings is a way to bring happiness and harmony into life.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Change
This video shows that nothing remains the same in this world, and that change contains risks. It suggests that when one accepts little changes and adapts, larger changes are easier to cope with.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Changing Perspectives
This guide for multicultural and anti-racism education outlines a framework for implementation. It describes the changes that schools need to make in order to value diversity, activities for students, and positive responses to misconceptions.
Ontario Ministry of Education & Training, Toronto, ON

Child Abuse, Emotional, Physical, Sexual (CMHA)
This publication addresses a serious mental health problem which is only now being widely acknowledged. The paper clarifies for the general reader what child abuse is, why it happens and persists, and what can be done about it, with a particular emphasis on prevention and social change.
CMHA, 56 Wellesley St #410, Toronto, ON, M5S 2S3

Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Program (Vanier)
This manual provides an overview of child abuse and neglect prevention programs in Canada. It reviews the problem and its effect on children, defines abuse, examines the roots of abuse, discusses concepts of abuse prevention, summarizes 46 programs, and offers recommendations.
Vanier Institute of the Family (1995), #300-120 Holland, Ottawa, ON, K1Y 0X6

Child Care
This CMHA publication presents an overview of child care policy and services in Canada. The report examines high quality child care and argues for a national program of publicly funded and regulated child care. It gives particular attention to a "good day" for the child.
CMHA, 56 Wellesley St. #410, Toronto, ON, M5S 2S3

Children in Crisis
This handbook contains background information and strategies for dealing with children in crisis. Sections include: overview of the societal pressures that lead to anger; descriptions of behaviour problems resulting from personal losses; the impact on schools; and the importance of self-esteem as the basis for emotional well-being and good relationships.
Scholastic Canada Ltd. (1993), 123 Newkisk Rd., Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3G5

Children Learning for Living
For elementary schools with K-6. A six lesson conflict-management curriculum with posters, individual grade 22 lessons curriculum on self and others, feelings, communication and problem-solving which integrate the conflict-management curriculum. A four session program for parents that applies the conflict-management program to home.
Ottawa Board of Education, 330 Gilmore St., Ottawa, ON, K2P 0P9

Children of Alcoholics
This is a guide for parents, educators, and therapists for dealing with children from alcoholic homes. It provides background information, suggestions for management, and responses to children's problems.
Irwin Publications, 30 Lesmill, Toronto, ON, M3B 2T6

Children of Parents with Mental Illness
This fact sheet addresses the risks to children who have a parent with a mental illness. It cites protective factors that can decrease risk and recommends evaluation of the child as well, in order to work with the family to lessen the effects of the parent's mental illness on the child.
Psychiatry Star Team (1996), American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, http://www.psych.med.umich.edu/web/aacap/factsfam/parttmi/htm

Choices Junior
This program introduces students to 20 career fields which are further subdivided into occupational groups, occupations and jobs. After completing a survey on likes and dislikes, students use software to focus on career fields. Grades 5-9.

Choices Series
Ten hardcovers in this collection each contain 14 career testimonials including artistic types, computer buffs, foreign languages, sports fans, wordsmiths, people who like people, people who like to perform, number lovers, and outdoor types.
Vanwell Publishing Ltd., 1 Northrup Cresc., St. Catharines, ON

Choisi-tu la non-violence
Ce programme veut enrayer la violence, d'abord en conscientisant les élèves à cette réalité dans notre milieu, en les aidant ensuite à faire face aux actes de violence, aux situations qui peuvent memer à de tels actes, et en lui permettant de choisir consciemment de vivre de façon responsable et non violente dans leur milieu. Le programme, qui comporte 31 unités d'apprentissage et s'échlelonne du jardin à la 12 année, touche à six domaines: la sensiblilisation à la violence, la violence dans les relations sociales et dans le milieu scolaire, la violence dans la vie conjugale, dans la vie familiale et à l'endroit des femmes, la violence dans les fréquentations, la violence médiatique, la résolutions de conflits.

Class Discussions for Teachers and Counsellors in Elementary Schools
This resource contains over 60 examples of discussion formats and questions. It outlines a discussion method based on a communication theory that will help students express themselves, understand situations, and learn more effective coping and decision-making behaviours.
Guidance Centre, O.I.S.E.

Classwide Scoial Skills Program, Kindergarten and Early Childhood Version
A social skills curriculum developed at McMaster University by Dr. Joel Hundert

Come Sit By Me
This story shows how a school community reacts after learning of an AIDS-infected student in the classroom. After initial fear and misconceptions, students resume playing with the infected child.
Women's Presss, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON

Collaborative Teaming For Inclusion-Oriented Schools
This guide for the use of teams to facilitate the inclusion of all students covers: use of teams, benefits and motivating factors, purpose of terms, functions, etc.

Communicating with and Relating to Others (BC Life Skills)
The lessons in this book involve skills that engage students in: understanding their own communication styles and learning strategies that will help them build healthy relationships and communicate effectively with others.
Rick Hansen Enterprises, BC Ministry of Education (1995), Learning Resources Branch, 878 Viewfield Rd., Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Communications Lab
This resource outlines specific plans for the organization and presentation of a two-day personal development and growth workshop. Interpersonal communications is emphasized including active listening skills and expressing thoughts and feelings.

Connie Makes a Catch
"Just be yourself" is the theme of this story about peer acceptance and conformation. Three teens want to change to please others, but later discover it feels good to be themselves.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Corporate Health Model (HC)
This guide provides an organization with an outline of the steps required to develop and implement a Workplace Health System using the Corporate Health Model. An Employee Assistance Program or Health and Safety Program are examples of components of a comprehensive Workplace Health System.
Health Canada, Ottawa, ON

Courtesy is Caring
Using Walt Disney characters, this film emphasizes the importance of good manners, courteous behaviour, and showing others that you care about them.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Creating Peaceful Learning Environment
This program has been established by the Muriel McQueen Fergusson Centre for Family Violence Research. A school-based staff team can volunteer to engage in a project of the Centre by participating in the processes of : conducting a needs assessment, engaging in a pilot intervention project, assisting in the evaluation of that project, and disseminating the results of this action research.
Muriel McQueen Ferguson, Centre for Family Violence Research, 676 Windsor St., Box 4400, University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, NB, E3B 5A3

Creating Self Portraits
This resource provides tools with which to develop student self-portraits for use in decision-making and action planning. It promotes life-role analysis to help students identify and organize their life, work, and hobbies. Students develop career paths rather than specific occupational destinations.
Concordia College, Career Development Division (1995), 9359-67A St., Edmonton, AB, T6B 1R7

CSH: Understanding the Framework (CASH)
This guide provides an overview of why health education is important and what comprehensive school health (CSH) is all about. Specific strategies and elements within the four components of CSH are reviewed: instruction, services, social support and the physical environment.
CASH, 2835 Country Woods Drive, Surrey, BC, V4P 9P9

Dancing Feathers
In this video and discussion guide, Tafia and Mavis go with Aunt Lily to their first powwow and chase after a boy who has stolen one of Aunt Lily's paintings. Tafia is encouraged by her grandmother to do her jingle dance at the powwow.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Date Rape: It Happened to Me
This video addresses the topic of date rape. Dramatized scenes are interspersed with commentaries from teenagers, adult professionals, and real-life rape survivors. The emphasis is on ideas such as "no always means no", "it's not your fault", and "you can recover".
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Dating Violence: The Hidden Secret
This 25 minute documentary video explores the issues that surround dating violence, differentiating between healthy and abusive relationships. The signs of abusive relationships are outlined as well as methods of dealing with resolutions that are positive and empowering. An accompanying study guide provides objectives, discussion questions and suggested activities.
Intermedia (1993), 929 Corydon Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3M 0W8

Deaf Like Me
This video shows the difficulties a deaf girl faces in communicating and interacting with other students. By observing and participating in a mime show, the girl gains a sense of self-worth.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Dealing with Feelings
This video outlines the importance of expressing feelings through two elementary school children who model the processes of problem solving and decision making as they relate to personal feelings.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Death of a Friend
This puppet presentation was developed by the Good Grief Program to help children talk about death. Children are encouraged to explore the process of grieving and to identify their feelings.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Decision-Deck
This resource consists of decks of playing cards related to skills and values. The skills deck allows students to identify and categorize a variety of skills. The values deck allows students to clarify and categorize values.
Alberta Advanced Education and Career Development (1995), 229 Legislature Bldg., Edmonton, AB

Diary of a Teenage Smoker
This video addresses many of the underlying reasons why young women smoke. It is accompanied by a facilitator's guide which assists educators or group leaders presenting the video in classrooms or community settings.
Health Canada, Ottawa, ON

Differences
When nine year old Emma, a First Nations girl, visits Chris, 12, and his family, Chris must sort out his feelings toward Emma. The task is made difficult by peer pressure and prejudice.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Directory of Films and Videos Related to Anti-social Youth
This free directory provides a bibliography of videos and film relevant to work with antisocial youth. It also lists libraries and distributors from which the videos can be borrowed or purchased. Some films are: "Asset: A Social Skills Program For Adolescents", "Breaking Up Fights", the "Peer Mediation Video", "Conflict Resolution In Schools" and "Working It Out".

Discover Together
This kit contains a teaching guide and 20 minute audio tape designed to help teachers introduce a variety of disability issues to elementary students. Lesson plans are included for teaching six units.
Human Resource Development, Status of Disabled

Divorce: Let's Talk About It
This book poses some questions that children have about divorce and gives clear and simple responses. Photographs show a variety of family situations and the text includes insets of the main points.
BC Ministry of Health, Office of Health Promotion, 1515 Blanshard St., Victoria, BC, V8W 3C8

Diversity Work: Accomodations in the Workplace for People with Mental Illness
This 1993 publication of CMHA is an employer's guide for making the workplace more accessible to people with serious mental health problems.
CMHA, Ontario Division, 56 Wellesley St. West #410, Toronto, ON, M5S 2S3

Ecotonos
This multicultural problem solving simulation contains ten sets of cultural rule cards, three sample case studies, three sets of cultural name buttons, and a comprehensive teacher guide. The simulation allows students to invent and experience new cultures.
Intercultural Press

Engage
This resource package, produced by the Federal "Stay in School" initiative, focuses on helping youth take control of their own learning by becoming self-motivated. The five components are a facilitator guide, teacher guide, parent guide, and two student books.
Concordia College, Career Development Division (1995), 9359-67A St., Edmonton, AB, T6B 1R7

Especially You
This video and teaching guide helps students acquire the skills they need to cope with peer pressure. It focuses on the importance of liking oneself, developing strong decision-making/problem solving abilities, and on respecting differences in others.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Esteem Builders
This resource is designed to increase the self-esteem of students. Information includes research background with practical ideas and suggested activities, including reproducible student materials. There are eleven sections: Introduction, Components of Self-Esteem, Esteem Mission, Competence, Concept Circles, Journal Writing and School-Wide Esteem Builders.
Vancouver Kidbooks (1989) 3083 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6K 2G9

Everybody Cries Sometimes
This audio tape includes 12 songs and printed lyrics dealing with gaining confidence, sharing feelings, and having a sense of belonging. The songs feature ragtime piano, guitars, and a children's chorus.
Pippin Publishing Limited, 380 Esna Park Dr., Unionville, ON

Everything You Need to Know about Discrimination
This reference text features large print and clear language and focuses on various types of discrimination such as religion, race, nationality, sex and physical challenge.
Saunders Book Company,

Exploring the Issues
This resource includes 19 lessons divided into five parts: causes and effects of violence; managing anger, helping others involved in conflict and empathy; strategies for handling intimidation and sexual harassment; dealing with or avoiding violent situations safely; and sharing service-learning projects.

Families of People with Mental Illness: Dilemmas and Strategies
This publication explores how families have responded to the situation at hand, looks at the way families organize, and suggests some new strategies for change.

Feeling Good
This resource consists of a collection of exercises and information designed to enable youth at risk to feel better about themselves and to develop effective communication skills. The exercises deal with communication, values and power. There are eleven sessions with handouts and action plans.
Nelson Canada, 779 New Ranchview Circle, Calgary, AB, T3G 1B1

Feeling Great Lifeskills Program and Curriculum
Developed at the University of Ottawa by Dr. Terry Orlick and his students. Teaches students in the elementary school how to cope with stress through strategies such as positive thinking, relaxation skills, and imagery. Includes teacher's manual, student workbooks, and audio cassette tapes of activities.
Feeling Great, P.O. Box 20395, Ottawa, ON, K1N 1A3

Feeling Yes, Feeling No
This program on child sexual assault prevention includes two videos and a user guide outlining the need to recognize differences between `yes' and `no' feelings. The adult video is designed as an introduction to parents on the problem of sexual abuse.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Follow my Leader
This award winning video dramatizes the emotions of a 16 year old boy who loses his vision in a firecracker accident. He must first come to terms with his blindness and then accept professional assistance.
Visual Education Centre Ltd., 7218 Progress Way, Ladner, BC, V4G 1H2

Friends
This award winning video examines the feelings of a central character whose best friend moves away. Linda is at first reluctant to approach a new neighbour in a wheelchair who she later befriends.
Visual Education Centre., 7218 Progress Way, Ladner, BC, V4G 1H2

Future Focus
This package is designed to provide student with an individualized an self-paced program that will allow them to develop expectations regarding their future that are realistic.
Image Media Services Ltd., #150-12140 Horseshore Way, Richmond, BC, V7A 4V5

Grief in Children
This book is a resource for those who want to help children and adults deal with grief caused by death of a relative, classmate or friend. Topics include: children's grief and crisis reactions, different types of death, characteristics of coping with death and crises exhibited by children from pre-school to grade 12, guidelines for taking care of children's needs, what goes on in therapy and bereavement groups, and caring for oneself.
Gage Educational Publishing Co. (1991), 164 Commander Blvd., Scarborough, ON, M1S 3C7

Griff Gets A Hand
Griff suffers a setback when his good friend is killed shortly before school graduation. Griff, who has already lost his parents, becomes withdrawn, but recovers with the love and support of friends.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Growing and Changing
This handbook answers questions for students and teachers on the changes preteens and teens experience in puberty. Topics include the physical and emotional changes in puberty, as well as an examination of the strategy of talking problems through with parents and health professionals.

Growing Healthy (US)
This interdisciplinary experiential curriculum uses classroom learning stations to encourage age-appropriate independent thinking, small group work, and discovery around a full range of health topics. Aids to learning include: films and other audiovisual materials, anatomical models, computer software and mobiles.

Growing Up Gay
In this short video, two teens discuss the difficulties they have encountered as homosexuals. They both speak openly and with clarity about the feelings of loneliness and isolation they experienced as they struggled to come to terms with their sexual orientation. The subject of homosexuality is dealt with respectfully.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Hack's Choice
When Hack's uncle returns to Spirit Bay to claim the family medicine box, he tries to enlist Hack' help in stealing the relics. Hack must decide between helping his uncle or respecting his traditions.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Halmani
When a Korean grandmother comes to stay for the first time with her extended family in the US, they all must cope with differences in clothing, language, values and beliefs.
International Tele-Film Enterprises Ltd.

Handbook for the Care Giver on Suicide Prevention
This handbook was developed to stimulate involvement in suicide prevention; provide up-to-date information on suicide prevention; be available to a wide audience of potential caregivers; and provide instruction in assessment, intervention and management methods. This handbook was developed through a collaborative process between Board of Education staff and members of the Council on Suicide Prevention. It is a very comprehensive, well laid out guide with charts and references.

Hayley's Home Movie
This video is the story of a 12 year old girl who is struggling with the separation and divorce of her parents, who are now beginning to date other people.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Head Full of Questions
This video discusses the topic of sexuality in the context of loving, supportive relationships. Females and males are portrayed as equal partners, and students are introduced to conception, development of the fetus, and childbirth. Caution: some very explicit frames.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Healing Grief
This booklet explains that grief is a healing process. It discusses the stages of grief, discussing death with children, and different types of situations (e.g. suicide, marriage and death of a child). A list of resources is included, primarily selected books.
Jensen Amy Hillyard (1995), Medic Publishing Co., Box 89, Redmond, WA, 98073

Healthy Communities: The Process (BC Min. Health)
During this century, we have made tremendous progress in eradicating communicable diseases and other sources of illness. Today the barriers that prevent us from experiencing vibrant health are often a result of our own lifestyle. Most of us already have the knowledge to enhance our own health. But knowing does not always translate into doing. Enhancing our health may require lifestyle changes, habit changes, and that is difficult. This booklet describes a process by which communities can define their own health needs and discover their own ways to promote optimum health.
BC Ministry of Health, Office of Health Promotion, 1515 Blanshard St., Victoria, BC, V8W 3C8

Healthy Schools: A Planning Guide for Classroom Teachers
This planning guide assists the teacher in planning and creating a healthful school environment. It defines "healthy school environment" an outlines the rationale for creating it. The guide provides a step-by-step approach.
BC Ministry of Health, Office of Health Promotion, 1515 Blanshard St., Victoria, BC, V8W 3C8

Healthy Schools in British Columbia
This video has been produced as support for Healthy Schools: A Planning Guide for Classroom Teachers to Create a Healthier School Environment. It provides an introduction to Healthy Schools and highlights student involvement in health decision-making in their school community.
BC Ministry of Health, Office of Health Promotion, 1515 Blanshard St., Victoria, BC, V8W 3C8

Help for Children of Alcoholic Parents
This document addresses the following issues: social health, hazards, resources, and background information. Using the child's perspective, this video portrays three family situations where one or both parents is an alcoholic. It illustrates that children are not responsible for their parents' disease, nor can they cure it. Caution: teachers should be prepared for disclosure as a result of viewing.

Home from Far
This video portrays the emotional trauma of a death in the family when Jenny's twin brother Michael is killed in a car accident. A foster child begins living with the family and a conflict takes place.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Hopscotch
This video uses a cartoon format, without dialogue, to examine individual differences and peer pressure. The main character discovers that he is able to make friends just by being himself.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

How to Talk So Kids will Listen and Listen So...
This is a book on communication skills for parents which is easily transferable to the school setting. It uses examples and illustrations in addition to text.

How it Feels to be Adopted
The second in a collection of three books, this book is told from the perspective of children, and follows an interview response format. The stories reflect a variety of value systems.
Random House Canada Ltd., 1265 Aerowood Dr., Cooksville, ON, L4W 1B9

How it Feels to Live with a Physical Disability
This book tells the stories of 12 young people whose disabilities include blindness, dwarfism, cerebral palsy, and paralysis and who range in age from 6 to 16. They describe their characters' daily lives, accomplishments, disappointments, hopes, fears, goals and dreams.
National Book Service

How it Feels: When a Parent Dies
This is the first in a collection of three books. It follows a children's interview response format, written as a narrative. The topic is death. Black and white photographs are used to depict the children in their environment. Their stories reflect a variety of value systems.
Random House Canada Ltd., 1265 Aerowood Dr., Cooksville, ON, L4W 1B9

How it Feels: When Parents Divorce
This is the third in a collection of books. It follows a children's interview response format, written as a narrative. The topic is divorce and black and white photographs are used to depict the children in their environment. Their stories reflect a variety of value systems and specific religious attitudes/beliefs.
Random House Canada Ltd., 1265 Aerowood Dr., Cooksville, ON, L4W 1B9

How to Become an Expert
This resource details how to guide students through self-directed learning projects. Strategies and examples are given on how to select a topic and follow through on becoming an expert.
Personal Power Press International, 891 Windiammer Rd., Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G0

How to Succeed in Middle School
This resource, consisting of a 21 minute video and teacher guide, helps students adapt to middle school. It demonstrates strategies for managing time and meeting teacher expectations. A balance between school work and extracurricular activities is emphasized.
Sunburst Communications, 925 Green St., Victoria, BC, V8T 1G3

How to Survive Your Parents Divorce
This resource includes a collection of eleven interviews with teens describing their reactions to their parents' divorce, how they were affected, and how they coped with the resulting changes in their lives. A summary chapter suggests skills to other teens facing this experience.
Nelson Canada (1995), 779 New Ranchview Circle, Calgary, AB, T3G 1B1

How to Talk to Children about Really Important Things
This text is divided into two parts: dealing with stressful life experiences, and the concerns of youth. It helps children to talk about moving, death, illness, family life, sexuality, and social issues.
Harper Collins Ltd. (1989), 33 Glenlawn Ave., St. Vital, MB, R2M 0X6

Hurray for Me
This 12 lesson package is designed to provide students with the attitudes, skills, and concepts for making effective decisions about drug use. These lessons present a five-part decision-making model for students to examine and apply to problem situations.
Pacific Educational Press, 6356 Biological Sciences, Vancouver, BC

If I Were in Charge of the World
This book of short poems explores the emotions that children experience. Chapters cover topics such as wishes and worries, the facts of life, and wicked thoughts.
Maxwell MacMillan Canada, 539 Collier Dr., Cambridge, ON, N1R 7P3

I Have AIDS
This video documents the true story of Ryan White, a teenage boy with AIDS who died in 1990. The issue of acceptance of people with AIDS is examined as Ryan is forced to move from his community to one which has participated in an AIDS education program. As Ryan candidly speaks about his disease, he dispels many misconceptions about AIDS. Using models and animation, the video also provides basic biology lessons about cells and viruses and how AIDS affects them.
Sunburst Communications, 925 Green St., Victoria, BC, V8T 1G3

I'll Always Love You
This story is about a young boy who loses his treasured pet dog. Elfie's death leaves his master very sad, but he is consoled by the fact that he told Elfie every night, "I'll always love you".
Raincoast Book Distribution, 112 E 3rd Ave., Vancouver, BC, V5T 1C8

I'm Mad
This resource , with black and white drawings, models a constructive process for handling anger. A variety of open-ended scenarios and activities are suggested as specific.
Raincoast Book Distribution, 112 E 3rd Ave., Vancouver, BC, V5T 1C8

Immigrants and Mental Health (CMHA)
This CMHA publication describes the challenges facing immigrants in Canada today. Employment opportunities and language training are identified as particular concerns.
CMHA, Ontario Division, 56 Wellesley St. West #410, Toronto, ON, M5S 2S3

Improving the Odds
This CD-ROM and printed material is a supplementary resource to fill the gaps in nationally available programs for grades 5 - 8. The focus is on young women and media literacy skills.
Canadian Cancer Society, 10 Alcorn Ave., #200, Toronto, ON, M4V 3B1

I'm Thumbody
A program on self-esteem for the elementary classroom designed to help young people understand and learn about mental health and increase skills that promote personal development and successful relationships.
CMHA, Ontario Division, 56 Wellesley St. West #410, Toronto, ON, M5S 2S3

In Real Life: Sexual Harassment in Schools
This 23 minute video explores the nature of sexual harassment, the harm it causes, and what can be done about it. Vignettes of a variety of sexual harassments within a secondary school are portrayed, interspersed with interviews with the victims.
Magic Lantern Communications, 19949-56 Ave., Langley, BC, V3A 3Y2

Inclusion Practice Priorities Instrument
This instrument will assist individuals or teams to review best practice indicators regarding the development of inclusive school communities. Three areas covered are: school-community issues, team issues and classroom issues.

Inclusive Classroom from A to Z: A Handbook for Educators
This handbook provides a guide for teachers on including children with special needs in the regular classroom. Different aspects of inclusion and its process are elaborated by way of 26 tips. Corresponding to these are hands-on activities and strategies, and, in the form of blackline masters for photocopying, various forms and checklists for implementing inclusion in the classroom.
Goodman Gretchen (1994), Teachers' Publishing Group, 2300 West Fifth Ave., Columbus, OH, 43215 (ED374918)

Indicators of Health and Learning (CASH)
This paper presents a case for Health Canada, provincial/territorial education and health ministries, school districts and health units to collaborate in the development of Indicators that would link health and learning. Such indicators would monitor the performance of health and school systems with respect to the human and social development of children and youth.
Canadian Association for School Health, 2835 Country Woods Drive, Surrey, BC, V4P 9P9

Innerchange - Human Development Program
A person's social and emotional growth can be delayed or arrested by an inability to cope with conflict. This program is designed to be flexible and may be integrated in other subjects. It's goals are to assist individuals toward full development through: developing a sense of responsibility toward others, increasing responsibility toward others, increasing self-confidence, enhancing communication skills and social skills (e.g. conflict management) and decision-making skills.

InSight
This interactive software career planning program allows students to explore career choices based on interests and educational goals. It focuses on five key areas: skill interests, school subjects, intended level of education, training, and major occupational interests.
Scholastic Canada Ltd. (1993), 123 Newkisk Rd., Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 3G5

Is It Love... Is it Sexual Harassment
This video addresses the issue of sexual harassment of young people in work, social and school settings. The narration is in a radio talk-show format and includes role plays, a group discussion of actual harassment situations, an "interview" with a principal, and a panel discussion with teachers. The difference between flirting and sexual harassment is illustrated.
Meridian Education Corp.

Its Only Right
This guide has three sections of activities for learning about the Convention on the Rights of the Child. It includes six stories of positive youth-initiated action projects from around the world.
U.N.I.C.E.F

Just for Me
This kit of instructional materials for schools and families is a project of Canada's Drug Strategy. It provides six video programs for students in grades two, three and four, a training video for their teachers, and three twenty-minute video programs for parents. It seeks to promote home and school cooperation in drug prevention education, and in helping children develop the skills to avoid the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs. It also seeks to help parents develop their family communication.
Health and Welfare Canada (1992), Education and Training Unit, 4th Floor, Jeanne Mance Bldg., Ottawa, ON, K1A 1B4

Just Like Anyone Else
This documentary-style video, narrated by young students, provides insight into the lives of special needs students. Short segments tell of the experiences of a variety of special needs students. Specific focus is given to how these students desire to be treated first and foremost as people, and strategies are provided for realizing this goal.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Justice
This resource includes a teacher's guide and student anthology. It outlines an interdisciplinary, holistic approach for anti-racism education across the curriculum. Issues of justice which related to fairness, equality, freedom and racism are explored from diverse perspectives.
McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. (1994), 300 Waters St., Whitby, ON, L1N 9B6

Kids in Action
This manual presents a series of activities developed to encourage children to take active roles in keeping their neighbourhoods safe and in making them healthy places to live. Children should be given greater opportunities to take action on issues they feel have an impact on their health and well-being. While the activities were developed and tested with grade four students in a classroom setting they may be used with children of all ages inside and outside the classroom.
Lawrence Heights Community, Health Center Press (1991), 12 Flemington Rd., Toronto, ON, M6A 2N4

Kid Zone 3
This five minute video features a hearing-impaired student who enters a regular class for the first time. When Nancy is at first teased, she doubts her right to be in the class, but she later resolves the issue.
T.H.A. Media Distributors Ltd.

Learning for Success
This resource introduces learning strategies for time management, stress management, problem solving, and student evaluation by essay/exam. Students are encouraged to choose skills and processes from given strategies that fit their style and personality. Effective time management is stressed as an effective tool for academic success.
Harcourt, Brace & Company Canada Ltd., 55 Horner, Toronto, ON, M8Z 4X6

Learning to Say Goodbye
This book is for children who have experienced the loss of a parent, and helps them deal with the grief and bewilderment that follows such a loss. The author discusses fears, fantasies, and stages of mourning that people experience, and offers practical strategies, based on life experiences, to provide hope and comfort.
Maxwell MacMillan Canada, 539 Collier Dr., Cambridge, ON, N1R 7P3

Let Me Tell You About My Baby
In this text, as his new brother is being born, a young boy describes his mother's pregnancy to his visiting grandparents. His description includes the care required for the newborn, and his feelings about his new brother.
Harper Collins Ltd. (1989), 33 Glenlawn Ave., St. Vital, MB, R2M 0X6

Let's Live
The purpose of the Let's Live! program is to enhance students self- awareness, self-esteem and sense of personal power so that they can place in perspective those self-destructive thoughts and feelings that they and most other people have at one time or another. It was designed for B.C. schools with the guidance of professionals who deal daily with adolescents vulnerable to suicide. There are five theme-driven lessons with classroom-based activities, an inservice training guide and background information, resources and bibliography. It is targeted to late Intermediate and Graduation levels.

Letters to Marcia
This book provides teachers with practical activities that examine racism at both the elementary and secondary levels. The activities are intended to encourage students to explore topics such as stereotypes, inter-racial dating and institutionalized racism.
Cross-Cultural Communications Centre, 2909 West Dundas St., Toronto, ON, M6P 1Z1

Lilith Summer
Feelings of prejudice, resentment, understanding and friendship are discussed and examined in this video which deals with the relationship between an 11 year old girl and 70 year old woman.
Canadian Learning Company Inc., 63 Mack, Toronto, ON, M1L 1M5

Lions-Quest Programs
Lions International developed the "Skills for Adolescence" program for middle schools and "Skills for Growing" for elementary schools. These programs are drug prevention resources that address social competency skills. Teachers educate students to master and coordinate cognitive, affective, and behavioral skills in prosocial ways so that they may interact effectively in a variety of settings. "Skills for Action" is a program for grades 9-12 that moves beyond the classroom building, life, employability and citizenship skills through school-based community service.
Lions-Quest Canada, Life Skills Education, 515 Dotzert Court #7, Waterloo, ON, N2L 6A7

Listen with your Heart
This resource consists of a video and teacher's guide. The video documents the making of the stage play "Canadian Stories" by the Vancouver Youth Theatre. The teacher's guide provides general background information; definitions of terms such as racism, prejudice, culture, etc.; pre and post-viewing activities and appendices which include ESL statistics, additional resources and an activity matrix.
Strategic Video Production, 4342 West 12th Ave., Vancouver, BC, V6R 2T9

Living Colour: Building Self-esteem and Communication Skills
Through Living Colour, children in primary and junior divisions in schools across Ontario, will have the opportunity to learn how to develop self-confidence, positive self-image and coping skills which are essential ingredients for emotional well-being. Living Colour uses an energetic and creative approach through a wide range of activities and the use of Canadian stories.
CMHA, Ontario Division, 56 Wellesley St. West #410, Toronto, ON, M5S 2S3

Living with and Initiating Change (BC Life Skills)
The lessons in this booklet assist students to understand the impact that change has on individuals and relationships. Lessons address: change as a lifelong process, change as predictable, transitions, responses to change, and making change positive.
Rick Hansen Enterprises, BC Ministry of Education (1995), Learning Resources Branch, 878 Viewfield Rd., Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Living with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
This video addresses: characteristics of FAS, assessment and diagnosis, the Infant Development Program in BC, preschool settings and team approach for planning educational goals, educational planning, career planning and skills training. It also deals with parental concerns and discusses strategies for both parents and teachers to deal with the life-long challenges of this syndrome.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Living with Learning Disabilities
This book is designed to help students understand learning disabilities. The content deals with definition and types of disabilities, attitude and coping, and a description of medical treatments.
Nelson Canada (1995), 779 New Ranchview Circle, Calgary, Ab, T3G 1B1

Magic Circle
This resource is based on the rationale that full development of an individual must include the development of a sense of responsibility towards others. Its goals are to: 1) enhance students' awareness of self and others; 2) enhance students' communications skills; 3) enhance social skills (e.g. conflict management); and 4) promote a growing sense of responsibility. Suggestions are provided for parental and community involvement.
Palamares U & BallG, EDUCOM, Human Development and Training Institute, 8422-109th St., Edmonton, Ab, T6G 1E2

Main Street
This video portrays a family coping with an autistic child as seen through the eyes of his sixteen year old sister. The resulting pressures of their daily lives are related through narration and video clips in the home and community. Their participation in a support group for young people with disabled siblings provides further insight. The sister expresses her responsibilities to her brother in a positive manner.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Making Decisions: An Appproach to Prevention
This program consists of 8 lessons which may be integrated in other subject. Grade 6 is considered an appropriate level to develop the cognitive and affective elements needed in decision-making. This ability is important in facing peer and social pressures (e.g. in relation to substance use).

Making Decisions II
Young people need to be able to identify the effects of their priorities on their decisions. By grade 7 most students have had at least indirect exposure to alcohol, tobacco and marijuana, and many may soon be faced with making decisions about experimenting with these drugs. This resource will assist in the development of skills that will help them deal with various forms of pressure from peer groups and other external sources.

Making the Connections (CASH)
This kit was co-produced by Health Canada and the Canadian Association for School Health. It is specifically designed to reach certain target audiences: parents, government ministries, educators, health and education administrators, and health professionals. It includes: a 14 minute video which expresses the vision of comprehensive school health (CSH) and highlights some of its practical applications; a guide for presenters and facilitators; and the following presentation materials: ten black line masters of overheads, a four page overview of CSH, nine reference sheets and twelve action sheets.
CASH, 2835 Country Woods Drive, Surrey, BC, V4P 9P9

Male and Female: Respecting Each Other
This 20 minute video provides conflict resolution skills for teen couples. Realistic vignettes present and resolve relationship difficulties including unwanted attention, sexual harassment, pressure to be sexually active, rumours, etc. Assertive and respectful ways to handle issues by males and females are demonstrated.

Mama Zooms
This 29 page text illustrates a young boy's special relationship with his mother. He imagines that his mother's wheelchair is a racehorse, a ship, an airplane, a train, a wagon, a wave, and a spaceship.
National Book Service

Managing Anger
This resource presents an anger management program consisting of seven sessions. It is intentionally skeletal providing good ways to start and enough flexibility to adapt to students' needs. Each of the sessions can be delivered as prescribed or split into two mini-sessions.
Concordia College, Career Development Division (1992), 9359-67A St., Edmonton, AB, T6B 1R7

Many Voices
This series of nine 15 minute programs deals with a broad range of multicultural issues. Segments on racism, stereotyping, discrimination, and generational attitudes are told through the eyes of Sikh, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, black and white students.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Martin Hears the Music
Martin is embarrassed about having to wear a hearing aid and refuses to wear it during a show rehearsal. Other children talk to him and his fears about being labelled disabled are dispelled.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

McGruff Files: People Different But Alike
This 18 minute video shows four real life crime scenes which depict fear and hate toward those who are different. Several youths dramatize the mediation of a peaceful solution and two dog characters, McGruff and Scruff, introduce and summarize the vignettes.
Canadian Learning Company Inc., 63 Mack, Toronto, ON, M1L 1M5

Mediation in the Schools (Sec.)
This program is designed to provide a means of conflict resolution for students and staff for disputes that arise in the school setting. The program teaches students new skills in managing anger and conflict and enables them to practise these skills by participating in the mediation process.
New Mexico Center for Dispute Resolution, 620 Roma NW #B, Alburquerque, NM, 87102

Meet Peter the Immigrant
This book tells the true story of the author's son, who immigrated to Canada as a two year old. It deals sensitively with issues of impact, security and reassurance.
Sparrow Publishing House Ltd., 518-10th Ave., Regina, SK, S4N 5P2

Memory Box
This book deals with a family's tradition of maintaining a shared "memory box". The importance of the memory box is highlighted when Gramps becomes afflicted with Alzheimer's disease.
Irwin Publishing Inc. (1995), 30 Lesmill, Toronto, ON, M3B 2T6

Mental Health and Unemployment (CMHA)
This CMHA publication asks and answers questions concerning the human impact of unemployment. The paper will appeal to anyone concerned with human costs of unemployment and the need for their consideration in government policy decisions.
CMHA, Ontario Division, 56 Wellesley St. West #410, Toronto, ON, M5S 2S3

Mental Health Reform: A Progress Report (CMHA)
This 1993 report explores the most recent provincial/territorial policies and spending and identifies key trends.
CMHA, Ontario Division, 56 Wellesley St. West #410, Toronto, ON, M5S 2S3

More Than Friends: The Coming Out of Heidi Leiter
This video dramatizes the true story of a grade 12 student who chose to take her girlfriend to her high school prom. Issues of family impact, school relationships, violence toward gays and lesbians, and modern attitudes are discussed.

Moving On
This 11 minute video dramatizes the situation of an 11 year old who learns that his family is moving. Friends help him move past his negative responses in dealing with his fears about moving and change.
Magic Lantern Communications, 19949-56 Ave., Langley, BC, V3A 3Y2

Moving to Inclusion: Active Living Through Physical Education (CAPHERD)
This resource has been developed to help physical education teachers/aides include students with a disability in their school's physical education program. There are nine disability specific manuals containing complete information on the disability as well as practical modifications appropriate for the physical education setting. An Introduction booklet identifies general concepts, strategies and practical approaches that can be useful in planning and teaching.
Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability (1994), 1600 James Naismith Dr., Gloucester, ON

K1B 5N4

Multiculturalism Collection
This resource includes a teacher's guide and a student anthology. It is part of the "Issues Collection" which takes an integrated approach to the study of contemporary issues pertaining to multiculturalism in Canada. Themes include cultural transition and adaptation, culture shock, problems of identity, history of immigration, refugee experiences, intergenerational conflict, and racism-related issues such as prejudice, stereotypes, and discrimination.
McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. (1994), 300 Waters St., Whitby, ON, L1N 9B6

Muskwachees Community
Jason visits his relatives on the Hobema Reserve in Alberta. His reluctance at the beginning of the trip changes into an appreciation for some of the customs, traditions, and beliefs of his people.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Noel Buys a Suit
In this video, Noel struggles with the issue of his father's re-marrying. He has an emotional disagreement with his stepmother, but their reconciliation reveals their new awareness of each other.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Nothing to Fear
This 30 minute video follows one of the Degrassi High students, as she worries about her father's unexpected stay in hospital. It examines themes around single parents, terminal illness, death, expressing feelings, and the importance of communication.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Oliver Jones
This film uses humour to show that skin colour is not a measure of character or personal value. The main character's concept of himself and others is addressed, as he realizes that skin colour varies among people.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Open Doors
This gender equity instruction kit is designed to raise student awareness regarding the economic dangers and personal limitations of sex role stereotyping. Five units focus on: self-esteem, gender stereotypes, economic choices, career choices and strategies for success. Each unit provides background information for the teacher.
BC Ministry of Education (1993), Learning Resources Branch, 878 Viewfield Rd., Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Open or Closed Doors
This book gives examples of how to use jigsaw strategies in order to explore the themes of jobs, prejudice, asylum, freedom, opportunity and persecution. Student activities, answer keys, teacher notes and references are included in the book.
Full Blast Productions, 664 Penner, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

Our Snowman Had Olive Eyes
This novel explores the changes and adjustments a family makes when their grandmother comes to live with them. The viewpoint is that of the central character, a ten year old girl. Through her, the needs and concerns of her grandmother are revealed, as are her older sister's difficulties with adolescence.
Penguin Books Canada Ltd., 10 Alcorn, Toronto, ON, M4V 3A9

PAL Smoking Prevention Program
The PAL Smoking Prevention Program uses a psycho-social approach to smoking education with the intention of helping children to resist the increasing pressures to smoke that affect 11-13 year olds. The recommended level for using PAL is grade 6. It includes the teacher's kit, a promotional brochure, and additional parent resources produced in collaboration with the Canadian Home and School/Parent-Teacher Federation. PAL stands for peer-assisted learning. The program uses group work and peer interaction to explore the smoking issue and emphasizes the positive aspects of not smoking.
Health and Welfare Canada (1986), Health Promotion Directorate, Jeanne Mance Bldg., Ottawa, ON, K1A 1B4

Pathways
This resource consists of five modules and a program overview. Each module contains activities, extensions, instructional hints, teacher modeling scripts, and reproducible student work pages to help students with learning disabilities explore careers, practise job search techniques, and solve work-related problems.
Personal Power Press International (1992), 891 Windiammer Rd., Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G0

Pathways: A Personal Management System
This multidisciplinary workbook is suited to project work of student choice. It is a tool for learning and practicing personal management skills. Sections cover: self-awareness and goal setting, the process of planning and execution of a project, and reflection and record keeping.
Personal Power Press International (1992), 891 Windiammer Rd., Bowen Island, BC, V0N 1G0

Peer Pressure and Drugs
This video outlines the need for students to learn assertiveness skills, especially when faced with pressure from peers to use drugs or alcohol. Group discussion, role modeling by students, and frequent opportunities to stop and elaborate on appropriate and inappropriate decisions are techniques employed throughout the video.

Peers Helping Peers
This resource, includes a student workbook and a leader' manual. It assists teachers in implementing a peer helping program in the school. The workbook contains activities that focus on a key helping skill. The manual covers structure and organization of the program.
Copp Clark Longman Ltd. (1992), 2775 Matheson Blvd. East, Mississauga, ON, L4W 4P7

Personal Growth
Personal Growth was developed to support the B.C. Health Education curriculum (Learning For Living). It is divided into three sections of sample materials: Primary, Early Intermediate and Late Intermediate. Topics address self-esteem, communication, decision-making, problem-solving, peer pressure, etc. A video, stand up for yourself, is used in Late Intermediate to enhance students' ability to say no under pressured circumstances.
BC Ministry of Education (1993), Learning Resources Branch 878 Viewfield Rd., Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Positive Discipline
This book is based on the philosophy and teachings of Alfred Adler and Rudolf Dreikurs. It discusses how positive discipline will encourage self-respect, self-discipline, cooperation, good behavior and problem solving skills in children.
Random House Canada Ltd., 1265 Aerowood Dr., Cooksville, ON, L4W 1B9

Positive Life Using Skills (Plus I)
This program consists of ten lessons for grades 4, 5 and 6, ranging from one to one and a half hours. It may be integrated with language arts, art, physical education, health, guidance, science and geography. It's aim is to equip students with the confidence and skills necessary to resist pressure to engage in substance use. Goals address fostering attitudes which value self-care, well-being and responsibility, and strengthening children's self-esteem, self-discipline, social interaction, problem solving, thinking, coping and planning skills.
Malik Cynthia, Alcohol & Drug Concerns Inc., 11 Progress Ave., #200, Scarborough, ON, M1P 4S7

Positive Life Using Skills (Plus II)
This program consists of 10 lessons for grades 7 - 8 which may be integrated with language arts, art, guidance, history, science, physical education and health. The goals are: to discourage experimentation and/or use of psycho-active drugs; to foster healthy, balanced lifestyle decisions; and to promote non-use of substances as a viable alternative.
Malik Cynthia, Alcohol & Drug Concerns Inc., 11 Progress Ave., #200, Scarborough, ON, M1P 4S7

Pow Wow
This video features the Plains Cree and demonstrates the traditions of the Pow Wow. Narrated by First Nations playwright Floyd Favel, an appreciation of First Nations culture and values is explored in the dancing. An interview with an elder provides historical background.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Power Over Time
This self-help resource explores issues of time management from a broad and varied perspective. It can help students make positive changes in time management skills and thus improve the chances for academic success.

Prevention of Violence in the School
The document addresses the following issues: formal education, curriculum, crime prevention, violence, schools' teacher manual, goal objectives, methods, target-population, implementation activities, resources.
Dept. of Community Health, Montreal General Hospital, 1650 Cedar Ave., Montreal, QC, H3G 1A4

Project Smart: Self-Management and Resistance Training
Substance abuse places young people at risk for serious health and social consequences. This program addresses the individual's ability to resist subtle pressures that influence smoking, drinking and using drugs. The goals are to: teach students the skills to resist pressures and prevent regular use of gateway drugs among students. A Teacher's Guide provides an overview and detailed lesson plans. Included are necessary worksheets, homework assignments, a student workbook and a parent/student workbook.
Institute for Health Promotion, Project Smart, Institute for Prevention Research, University of Southern California, 35 North Lake Rd, # 200, Pasedena, CA, 91101

Promoting Healthy Non-violent Relationships
This manual was designed to be adaptable to a variety of contexts. The manual portrays a heightened sensitivity to gender-specific issues. Skills training and hands-on activities have been integrated into each group session and a peer networking component has been built into the program to offer additional support. The program is aimed at youth who are at-risk of developing violent relationships.
University of Western Ontario, Social Science Centre, London, ON, N6A 5C2

Rabbit goes Fishing
This video tells the story of a young First Nations character, unhappy with his life as a foster child among the Ojibwa, who turns out to be a hero and wins acceptance in the community. An accompanying guide suggests pre and post-viewing activities.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Rabbit Pulls His Weight
This video tells the story of the bond that grows between a young First Nations character and the downed pilot he rescues in the winter wilderness. This closeness gives them the strength to survive until help arrives. Pre and post-viewing activities are suggested in an accompanying guide.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Rachel and Marla
This video dramatizes the physical and emotional abuse of a young girl by her mother. Rachel, Marla's new friend, becomes concerned when Marla appears to be sad, doesn't want to talk about her feelings, and is frequently absent from school. The issue of keeping as secret when somebody is being hurt is addressed. This is a very sensitive presentation about abuse.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Read to Succeed
This video promotes the importance of reading as a way of gathering information on career choices and attaining goals. Students are involved in an increased awareness process to make reading a lifelong activity. A positive environment is fostered to encourage disclosure of reading problems.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Reducing Tobacco use, Promoting Health: A School Board Policy Guide (CASH)
This guide is comprehensive in nature, offering strategic advice and explanations of the policy-making process as well as model/sample policies on over 20 health topics. The samples of policy statement workding have been taken from a national database on such policies. The example used to explain the process and pitfalls is tobacco.
CASH, 2835 Country Woods Drive, Surrey, BC, V4P 9P9

Reducing Tobacco Use, Promoting Health, Teaching Strategies For Health (CASH)
This comprehensive guide is a primer on health education. It includes sections on curriculum design, health, physical education, home economics and interdisciplinary curricula, teaching methods, inservice and pre-service training, involving parents in the instruction and peer tutors. The role of public health professional and others in instruction is also described with research and practical examples being provided in all discussions.
CASH, 2835 Country Woods Drive, Surrey, BC, V4P 9P9

Resource Materials for Anti-racist Education
This resource guide is divided into 8 sections: Introduction, Identifying Racism, Discussion Plans, Exercises, Interactive Role Plays and Dramas, Case Studies/Scenarios and Stories, History/Games, Action

Ronno's Lunch Bag Lizard
This multimedia resource consists of an audio cassette and teacher material which promote self-esteem. The cassette provides music and lyrics for four songs: I Like Me, The Hooray March, I Wish I Were, and Risk It.
Pac-Rim Book Services,

School Days
This collection of six small readers deals with a variety of school activities and personal issues: the need for eye glasses, the do's and don'ts of a field trip, simple art ideas, behaviour issues at recess time, and healthy choices for lunch. Water colour and blackline drawings complement the easy-to-read text.
Nelson Canada (1995), 779 New Ranchview Circle, Calgary, AB, T3G 1B1

School Garden Guidelines
These guidelines, based on practical experience in schools, describe a step-by-step plan for starting both outdoor and indoor school gardens. The resource includes sample garden layouts.

School Girls, Young Women, Self-esteem and the Confidence Gap
The professional reference provides the conclusions of a study on how, as young girls reach adolescence, self-esteem declines. Using an interview format with students, teachers and parents, the author explores the influences of the home, school and society on how girls are raised to think of themselves.
Bantam Books Canada/Doubleday Canada, 105 Bond St., Toronto, ON, M5B 1Y3

Second Step
This multi-media resource addresses interpersonal violence among adolescents. The components consist of a teacher's guide and video. Students are taught to reduce their impulsive and aggressive behaviour and increase their level of social competence through empathy training, interpersonal problem solving, behavioural skill training and anger management. The teacher's guide contains four units which include goals and objectives, teaching strategies, parent letters, transparencies, an evaluation instrument, extension activities and an appendix of additional resources.
Committee for Children, 2203 Airport Way S, #500, Seattle, WA, 98134-2027

Self-help, Mutual Aid (CMHA)
The formation of mutual aid and support groups in the sphere of personal problems is growing. This special issue examines the role of these innovative resources in the health of Canadian citizens. Contents include articles on: 1) the interface between formal and informal sectors; 2) activities of mutual-aid groups and organizations; and 3) support group evaluations.
CMHA, Ontario Division, 56 Wellesley St. West #410, Toronto, ON, M5S 2S3

Setting Goals, Making and Enacting Plans (BC Life Skills)
This booklet contains lessons to help students: learn what goals are and how to set them; distinguish between achievable and non-achievable goals; learn from mistakes; realize the satisfaction derived from effective goal setting and success; develop plans for goals; and develop an awareness of the value of goal setting and planning and its application throughout their lives.
Rick Hansen Enterprises, BC Ministry of Education (1995), Learning Resources Branch, 878 Viewfield Rd., Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Sexual Harassment: Its Hurting People
This 17 minute video features middle school students reflecting on a wide variety of examples of harassment such as boys verbally harassing girls with sexual remarks, unnecessary touching, girls leering, taunting and touching boys, and gay bashing. An accompanying teacher's guide contains information on professional responsibility, activities and some legal issues.
Sunburst Communications, 925 Green St., Victoria, BC, V8T 1G3

Shark in School
This book addresses problems of making friends, moving to a new school, having a new teacher, and being a non-reader.
Bantam Books Canada/Doubleday Canada, 105 Bond St., Toronto, ON, M5B 1Y3

Shopping Bag Lady
This video depicts a teenage girl's encounter with a homeless old woman. This leads the girl to eventual understanding of the problem of aging and the importance of the dignity of all individuals.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Six Pillars of Self-esteem
This reference book addresses the topic of self-esteem in three parts: 1) the "why" of self-esteem and how it is basic to psychological health, achievement and relationships; 2) the six pillars of self-esteem which incorporates exercises; and 3) guidelines for teachers in the development of self-esteem and personal accountability.
Branden, Nathaniel, Bantam Books Canada/Doubleday Canada, 105 Bond St., Toronto, ON, M5B 1Y3

Skills for School Success
These resource packages consist of different components at each grade level. They provide activities for students on topics of organizational skills, time management, memory strategies, textbook reference skills, note taking skills, study/test taking skills, reading graphs, etc.

Smoking: No Thanks
This 7 minute video features four scenarios of boys and girls being pressured or tempted to try smoking cigarettes and then saying no in different ways.
Magic Lantern Communications, 19949-56 Ave., Langley, BC, V3A 3Y2

So What's it To Me - Sexuality
This resource addresses: social health, sexuality, assault, rape, feelings, relationship, communication, experiences, questions, answers, information.

Solving Conflicts
This video features a group of 11 year old students who explore positive ways of solving typical conflicts. With the assistance of a drama teacher, the students discover practical ways to resolve conflicts through cooperative problem solving.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Solving Problems and Making Decisions (BC Life Skills)
The lessons in this booklet are based on the following generic model: 1) identify the problem and the causes of the problem; determine potential solutions; select the best solution; create an action plan; and evaluate the effectiveness of the solution.
Rick Hansen Enterprises, BC Ministry of Education (1995), Learning Resources Branch, 878 Viewfield Rd., Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Some Scars Do Not Show
This video uses a ventriloquist to establish a setting in which children can talk about the problem of emotional abuse with responsible and informed adults. It differentiates between chronic abuse and normal parent-child tensions. Strategies for encouraging the disclosure of abuse are included as well as a teacher's guide.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Something is Wrong at My House
This booklet introduces the topic of family violence through the narration of a young boy. As he considers the situation at home through internal and external dialogue, the boy seeks resolutions to the problems, as well as outlets for his feelings.
Raincoast Book Distribution, 112 E 3rd Ave., Vancouver, BC, V5T 1C8

Songs for Peacemakers
This multimedia resource uses songs to teach conflict resolution skills. A 30 minute audio cassette presents 12 peacemaking songs sung by children. The 17 minute video features three of the songs; and a teacher guide suggests curricular links and provides games and blackline masters.

Speak it: From the Heart of Black Nova Scotia
This 28 minute video depicts a group of Halifax teens of African heritage and their struggles to feel inclusion and cultural pride in a society where they are a visible minority. The effects of racism and European ethnocentrism in the school system are candidly described. The students' activism can serve as a model for other gouts wishing to increase their cultural pride and self-esteem.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Story Hour Starring Megan
This primary book is about a young girl who is determined to learn how to read. During a visit to the town library with her mother, a librarian, she is successful in leading the story hour.
Irwin Publishing Inc. (1995), 30 Lesmill, Toronto, ON, M3B 2T6

Stress Reduction Program
The Stress Reduction Programme is based on a preventive approach designed to reduce physical and emotional stress which can lead to health disorders and communication problems. The main objective of this programme is to enable the individuals - be they students, teachers, or parents - to achieve a psychophysiological balance by learning how to cope with stress.
Société internationale du programme de diminution des tensions Inc., 810 de Normandie, Longueuil, QC, J4H 3P8

Summer's End
This video is the story of an 11 year old girl's struggle against family and social expectations that she will conform. It highlights the growing up pains of young people who face questions about their own place in the world. Friendship is also explored on many levels.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Taking Chances
This 27 minute video helps students look at risk critically and understand its sources. Positive and negative aspects of risk are highlighted and the influence of peer pressure is demonstrated. The film teaches a risk-taking strategy.
Omega Films Ltd., 70 Milner Ave., Toronto, ON, M1S 3P8

Talking about AIDS (HC)
This resource includes a teacher's guide, student booklet, video and booklet for parents to help address the issue of AIDS with children. The material is not meant to promote any values or lifestyles.
Health Canada, Health Promotion Directorate, Jeanne Mance Bldg, Ottawa, ON

Talking About Touching
In this curriculum sexual abuse is handled as a health and safety issue. Emphasis is on decision-making and problem solving strategies.
Committee for Children, 2203 Airport Way S, #500, Seattle, WA, 98134-2027

Taming the Dragon
This resource addresses anger management and conflict resolution. It teaches children to recognize and identify what they are feeling, and to express this feeling in a positive manner while respecting the feelings and rights of others.
Detselig Enterprises Ltd./Temeron Books Inc. (1994), #210-1220 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB, T2N 3P5

Teacher and Child
This resource provides background research information as well as strategies for integrating multicultural education into the curriculum. It explains how to analyze instructional activities for bias and stereotypes, and how to present a balanced perspective.
Avon Books of Canada, 2061 McCowan Rd., Scarborough, ON, M1S 3Y6

Teaching with a Multicultural Perspective
This resource provides background research information as well as strategies for integrating multicultural education into the curriculum. It explains how to analyze instructional activities for bias and stereotypes, and how to present a balanced perspective.
Copp Clark Longman Ltd. (1992), 2775 Matheson Blvd. East, Mississauga, ON, L4W 4P7

Team S.T.A.R.: Skills for Deciding Together
This is a teacher workbook designed to give students tools to lead a substance-free lifestyle. It begins by identifying individual strengths, then proceeds to lessons with more complex information about substance effects, assertiveness skills, thinking skills, and problem solving strategies. Lessons provide cooperative learning and cognitive instructional strategies.
Substance Abuse Prevention

Teenage Health Teaching Modules (US)
This curriculum is composed of 16 instructional modules on developmentally based health tasks of concern to adolescents. They were designed to be used as a stand-alone comprehensive school health curriculum or as an adjunct to textbook or other curriculum materials in different subject areas.

Teenage Health Teaching Modules (US)
This curriculum is composed of 16 instructional modules on developmentally based health tasks of concern to adolescents. They were designed to be used as a stand-alone comprehensive school health curriculum or as an adjunct to textbook or other curriculum materials in different subject areas.

Teen Suicide: What Parents Need to Know
This brochure explains that suicide is not about death but about ending pain and that parents will need to acknowledge their teenager's pain rather than dismissing it. Risk factors and warning signs are clearly listed. Specific information on how to help and resources are provided.
BC Council for the Family, 204-2590 Granville St., Vancouver, BC, V6H 3H1

Tell the World
This book presents a 13 year old's address to the 1992 United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro. It also includes a foreward and epilogue by the author, and information on what kids can do to make a difference in their own neighbourhood.

Tender Places
This award winning video, written by a 13 year old boy, explains the feelings he experienced when his parents divorced. It dramatizes how he felt when both parents wanted custody of him and how he resolved his dilemma.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

That's Stealing
This video, introduced by a police officer, is a dramatization of a friendship that is threatened when a girl learns about her friend's habit of stealing and faces the dilemma of how to act. Viewers are given an opportunity to brainstorm and discuss solutions other than the one offered.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

The Fight
This video is designed to promote positive problem solving as a preventive measure to physical violence. The focus is on three boys who must decide what alternatives they each have to fighting.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

The Green School
This manual describes an environmental citizenship demonstration project that puts theory into practice by engaging students actively in learning about their environment and building skills to turn learning into action. The project gives students, educators, and other community members a chance to transform their physical environment, with expected impacts on their social and psychological environments.
Green School Project, 24 Elm St., Ottawa, ON, K1R 6N1

The New Canadian Kid
This video addresses the integration of an immigrant family into Canadian life and the problems encountered by members of the family. A humorous and lively stage presentation, the resource uses fictional language to demonstrate the barriers faced by immigrant families, as well as the adjustments they must make.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

The Play
This nine minute video depicts a wheelchair-bound student as she tries to participate in an after class drama activity. Scenes are re-enacted after the girl and her "alter-ego" discuss different strategies for her inclusion. These scenarios present a variety of issues for viewer discussion.
Magic Lantern Communications, 19949-56 Ave., Langley, BC, V3A 3Y2

The Pride of Spirit Bay
This video tells the story of Tafia, a First Nations character, who is taken on a mystic voyage during which she comes to know hitherto unknown truths and discover the real "Pride of Spirit Bay". An accompanying guide presents pre an post viewing activities.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

The Puberty Years
This program presents two dramatized vignettes of situations which arise in the lives of adolescents at school. A discussion between Carole Brodin - a registered nurse and teacher of human sexuality - and approximately one dozen teenagers follows each vignette. Graphic illustrations are used to explain how the male and female reproductive systems function.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

The Quarreling Book
This video is a humorous dramatization of the well-known book of the same title, which addresses the ripple effects of moods and quarreling on family and friends. The story's conclusion balances these upsets by acts of thoughtfulness and caring.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

The Sacred Tree Curriculum
Several of the characteristics most closely associated with alcohol and drug abuse in native young people are a weak sense of personal identity and a feeling of alienation from the life-preserving and life-enhancing values which form the core of native culture. This programs helps educators lead a group of learners through a journey of self-exploration and development, and to motivate students to dedicate their energies to the positive development of themselves and their fellow human beings. The curriculum package includes 25 student texts, 4 videos, posters and other visual aids, 6 resource books and a curriculum guide. Available for grades 8 - 12.

The Saddest Time
This resource deals with death in a sensitive manner. It is a compilation of three stories of loss: an uncle who dies from illness, a fiend and classmate who dies in a bicycle accident, and a grandparent who dies from natural causes.

Irwin Publishing Inc. (1995), 30 Lesmill, Toronto, ON, M3B 2T6

The Tale of a Silly Goose and Other Stories
This resource is designed to help children appreciate the positive attributes of all groups, and to reduce prejudice.
Pacific Educational Press, 6356 Biological Sciences, Vancouver, BC

The Tenth Good Thing About Barney
This book celebrates the cycle of life in a story about a boy whose cat dies. He tries to think of ten things to tell about his cat at the funeral but can only come up with nine. While helping his father in the garden he learns that things change while in the ground, and he discovers a tenth good thing about his cat.
Maxwell MacMillan Canada, 539 Collier Dr., Cambridge, ON, N1R 7P3

The Two of Them
This resource is a story of the close relationship between a girl and her grandfather, from her birth until his death.
Gage Educational Publishing Co. (1991), 164 Commander Blvd., Scarborough, ON, M1S 3C7

The Voyage of the Manatee
This resource details how to guide students through self-directed learning projects. Strategies and examples are given on how to select a topic and follow through on becoming an expert.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Through Grandpa's Eyes
This video portrays the warm relationship between a boy and his grandparents. The blind grandpa helps the boy become aware of how to "see" in many ways.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Thumbs Down
The purpose of this text is to develop awareness in students about violence toward women. It encourages classroom discussion and provides sample activities aimed at deterring violence against women. Different types of violence are defined (sexual, physical, emotional). Four lessons are provided for students from early primary to graduation.
Canadian Teachers' Federation, 110 Argyle Ave., Ottawa, ON, K2P 1B4

A Time to be Brave
This story emphasizes the importance of schooling, skills, and knowledge in order to keep pace with a changing society. It shows adaptations of First Nation's people (e.g. hunting and trapping being replaced by logging) as portrayed through a young character, Tafia.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Too Young to Die
This book discusses youth and suicide extensively. The author discusses sensitive topics surrounding suicide, such as realities, what you can do, and suicide in society.
Deslican Inc.

Towards Intercultural Understanding
This resource deals with the subject of prejudice with a specific focus on racism. Designed to heighten awareness of racism, it contains research-based information on racial awareness and sources of prejudice, as well as tools for measuring racial climate and attitudes.
Weigl Educational Publishers Ltd., 1900 a11 St. SE, Calgary, AB

Tribes
This resource is a cooperative learning handbook offering theory, background information, strategies and energizers, and assessment activities.
Irwin Publishing Inc. (1995), 30 Lesmill, Toronto, ON, M3B 2T6

Truce: Conflict Resolution
This 17 minute video introduces the topic of interpersonal conflict in a high school setting. The purpose is to teach attitudes and skills necessary for a successful resolution of conflicts.
Meridian Education Corp.

Tuning into Health
Drug use and its resultant problems are related to an individual's lifestyle decisions and total health. The critical period for developing healthy lifestyle attitudes is between ages 5-14, a time during which experimentation with substances may occur. This drug education program's goal is to strengthen children's capabilities to make wise choices about alcohol and drug use and to reduce the future incidence of problems associated with drugs
Strople M & Koss D, Community Programs Secretary, Alcoholism Foundation of Manitoba, 1031 Portage Ave., Winnipeg, MB, R3G 0R8

Understanding Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia
This interview-format documentary video emphasizes the need for a therapeutic approach in treating the disorders of anorexia nervosa and bulimia. Many criteria are identified, and four contributing factors are discussed. At the end of the material, support services are outlined.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Understanding Oneself (BC Life Skills)
Person understanding is one of the most basic life skills. Throughout their years at school, students will develop the ability to understand and express their emotions in situations of increasing complexity. They will also develop an increasing understanding of their attributes and person characteristics and the potential to use them effectively and responsibly. The lessons in this booklet emphasize the skills of reflection and analysis.
Rick Hansen Enterprises, BC Ministry of Education (1995), Learning Resources Branch, 878 Viewfield Rd., Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Values, Influences and Peers
This program for grade 6 provides twelve topic lessons (as guidelines) intended to assist individuals to cope with negative influences and pressures from others, e.g. in relation to substance use. Intended goals are: 1) increasing awareness of some of the basic values of Canadian society; 2) learning to accept responsibility; 3) understanding peer influence; 4) importance of self-respect and self-confidence; 5) decision-making, and 6) the development of a respect for the rights of others and the role of the law.
Ontario Ministry of Education and Ontario Ministry of Solicitor-General,, 17th Floor, Mowat Block, 900 Bay St., Queen's Park, Toronto, ON, M7A 1L2

Wording: We Can All Get Along
This teacher resource is divided into five sections: providing suggestions for eliminating racism in the personal familial, community, national and global contexts.

What Every Teenager Should Know About Peer Pressure
This informational pamphlet describes peer pressure and offers tips and techniques for dealing with negative peer pressure.

What Hurts?
This video depticts two real-life scenarios dealing with emotional abuse. With the support of a teacher, one child is able to disclose and better understand his situation as well as his parents' unhappiness. In contrast, the other student doesn't disclose her abuse. She goes home with her feelings unresolved.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

When Grief Comes to School
The multimedia kit is designed to help educators and other caregivers detect the signs of grief in young people and ensure a timely and thorough healing process. The video and leader's guide clearly identify: the nature of grief, stages to healing, adjustments for staff and family to make, resources in the community and how to prepare to handle grief. Practical suggestions are provided from teachers, principals, parents and young people who have handled grief together.
Ebeing Carol & Ebeing David, The National Educational Service, 1610 West 3rd St., Box 8, Bloomington, IN, 47402

When Mom & Dad Divorce
This resource consists of a 15 minute video and a teacher guide. The video reviews the various emotions young people typically experience when their parents divorce or separate. Each emotion is individually explained. The guide provides objectives, pre and post-viewing activities, and a transcript.
McIntyre Media ltd., 30 Kelfield St., Toronto, ON, M9W 5A2

When Your Parents Divorce
This video depicts life before a divorce when a child is caught between the parents' arguments and life after a divorce. The child's feelings are examined through a puppet who offers advice. Negative messages are the focus.
B.C. Learning Connection Inc., c/o Learning Resources Branch, Victoria, BC, V9A 4V1

Who are We
This 34 minute video features candid, action-oriented profiles of young First Nations people, their elders and other inspiring First Nations role models across Canada. Positive messages about staying in school, valuing their culture and making individual contributions are provided.
Human Resource & Development Canada, Ottawa, ON

Who I am and What I Want to Be
This workbook contains information and activities to help students develop a healthy self-concept. It concentrates on decision making, stress management, ethics, interpersonal relations, goals and emotions.
J. Weston Walch

Who is a Stranger and What Should I Do?
Through print and drawings, this book describes numerous dangers and problems children can face in the community. It presents a number of safety rules and includes questions, review, and repetition of concepts, and a closure activity that provides a strategy for dealing with potential abuse from strangers.
Irwin Publishing Inc. (1995), 30 Lesmill, Toronto, ON, M3B 2T6

Win/Win
This resource package consists of a teacher guide, student magazine, video and wall chart on the topics of conflict resolution and violence prevention. Issues covered include: anger management, discrimination, peer pressure, sexual harassment, and six "win-win" rules for fighting fair.
Safety & Injury Prevention, The Peace Education Foundation. 1900 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, Fl, 33132-1025

Women and Mental Health (CMHA)
This publication focuses on social issues from the perspective of health promotion. It analyzes contemporary concerns facing women in both the public and private realms. The discussion emphasizes economic and social equality. Includes an annotated bibliography.
CMHA, Ontario Division, 56 Wellesley St. West #410, Toronto, ON, M5S 2S3

Working It Out (Lions-Quest)
This program consists of 10 units for grades k-6 in which students learn to recognize different points of view, understand emotions and work out their differences in a positive, peaceful manner.
Lions-Quest Canada, Life Skills Education, 515 Dotzert Court #7, Waterloo, ON, N2L 6A7

Working Toward Peace (Lions-Quest)
This resource teaches the student to use the Pathways to Peace model to address conflict. Embedded in this model is the assumption that conflict is inevitable among human beings. We can manage our anger by recognizing its signals, identifying positive thoughts and strategies to handle it, and taking action to remain calm.
Lions-Quest Canada, Life Skills Education, 515 Dotzert Court #7, Waterloo, ON, N2L 6A7

Yes, You Can Say No
This video provides a sensitive portrayal of how a young boy finds the courage to say "no" in a variety of threatening situations, including sexual abuse. His gradual development of self-esteem and confidence are shown as key factors.
Canadian Living Foundation

You Can Speak up in Class
This resource is designed for students with difficulties participating orally in class. It addresses a variety of students' concerns, e.g. shyness, nervousness, self-doubt and provides some insight into these problems. It offers practical suggestions for resolving these problems.
Gage Educational Publishing Co. (1991), 164 Commander Blvd., Scarborough, ON, M1S 3C7

You're Allowed to be Happy
The purpose of this book is to develop an awareness of and to increase self-esteem. Chapters cover: giving oneself permission, anger, love, fear, worry, creativity, fitness, the pushy personality, neurosis and happiness. Discussion/detailing, writing, illustrating and role-playing are included in an activities section of each chapter.
Pacific Educational Press, 6356 Biological Sciences, Vancouver, BC

Your Choice - Our Chance
This resource consists of ten videos featuring dramatic portrayals of young people in school, family, and peer group situations. The series is designed to reinforce a positive approach to successful drug and alcohol abuse prevention.
Health and Welfare Canada (1990), Education and Training Unit, 4th Floor, Jeanne Mance Bldg., Ottawa, ON, K1A 1B4

Youth Action Handbook (CYF)
The Canadian Youth Foundation is an independent not-for-profit youth policy and participation research institute, which conducts research on youth issues and facilitates youth participation in decision-making. The Youth Action Handbook passes on the lessons learned during the CANADA
Canadian Youth Foundation, 55 Parkdale Ave., Ottawa, ON, K1Y 1E5

Youth Suicide Awareness
This resource is a five lesson program in suicide awareness for professionals. The lessons cover historical patterns and trends, warning signs, and characteristics of those who wish to commit suicide.
Suicide Prevention Training, SPTP, Calgary, AB, 403-245-3900