This program addresses the changes youth undergo as their sexuality and sexual identity develop during adolescence. The first half of the program discusses the complex nature of personal identity, gender, and sexual orientation. The second half looks at ways in which viewers can make informed, responsible choices about sex and examines key elements of healthy relationships like respect and open communication. Ideal for junior to middle secondary health and personal development students, the clever animated sequences and engaging, relatable young presenter are well suited for this audience. Above all, the program promotes the acceptance of diversity and highlights the importance of making decisions that are best for your health and well being.
Subjects: Guidance
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Cyberbully
When 17-year-old Taylor receives a laptop for her birthday, she immediately signs up to a social networking site used by the students at her high school – only to become the victim of vicious online harassment and bullying that sap her self-esteem and drive her to the brink of suicide.
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Cyberintimidation
Lorsque Taylor reçoit un laptop pour son anniversaire de 17 ans, elle s’inscrit immédiatement sur un site de réseautage utilisé par les étudiants de son école. Elle devient três vite victime d’harcêlement en ligne qui tue son estime de soi et la pousse à vouloir se suicider.
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Ryan’s Renaissance
Equal parts tragedy and triumph, Ryan Larkin’s life story is the subject of the documentary film, Ryan’s Renaissance. Directed by Nicola Zavaglia and Laurie Gordon, the film retraces how the talented animator went from NFB wunderkind to panhandler on Montreal’s St. Laurent Boulevard, from 1970 Oscar nominee (for Walking) to alcoholic, from McLaren’s protégé to nobody. The film shows how Gordon finds Larkin on St. Laurent and takes him under her wing and encourages him to begin work on Spare Change, for what will turn out to be a brilliant but all too brief artistic renewal.
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Unplanned Pregnancy
An unplanned pregnancy can be a major crisis for a woman of any age. For a young person it is an especially confronting event. Even though many pregnancies are planned, in other cases the pregnancy is unplanned. If the proper support and knowledge is not available, the choices can seem entirely overwhelming. This practical and informative program takes rational approach to this very sensitive topic and discusses the implications of an unplanned pregnancy. Viewers will come to understand the options for both the mother and father, and also receive suggestions on where to get further help and advice.
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Rumors, Gossip and Teasing: It Hurts
Rumors, Gossip, Taunting, Teasing and Bullying are all forms of harassment. Harassment is when someone or a group of people target someone else with the goal of making them feel bad. Teasing and taunting might get you angry, but there are healthy ways to deal with it and how it makes us feel. Sometimes the best thing to do is just ignore it. You can avoid people who say mean things. If you see others being bullied and picked on, you should say something to stop it. Helping the person being picked on will help you feel good about yourself, too.
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There’s Always Help: Suicide Prevention
At some point everyone goes through very stressful and anxious situations. Those experiences can be very hard to cope with and lead to feelings of extreme sadness, anger and depression. Sometimes teens may feel like their situations are hopeless and think that one way to get relief from the bad feelings is to escape through suicide. What are the warning signs of suicide? Is there anything we can do to help prevent it? This is what this program will discuss.
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Drugs & Alcohol and Your Choice
There are all kinds of drugs. Some help people with medical problems and can be bought in any store, right over the counter. Other medicines must be prescribed by a doctor. The alcohol and energy drinks we see advertised everywhere? Those are drugs, too. Then there are illegal drugs like marijuana. Some drugs are helpful. Some can be hurtful, and even deadly. What do all they have in common? They all change how your body works and they should all be taken seriously.
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Say No With Pride
It’s important to do things that make you feel comfortable and safe; sometimes that means having to say no. When you do you’ll feel better about yourself, it’s called pride. Young students are taught to say no with confidence and stand firm. They don’t have to compromise with someone creating an unsafe situation. When you feel like you or someone you know is in danger, it’s important to say no and give your reasons for saying no. If necessary, get an adult to help. Even if you say yes at first it’s never to late to change your mind.
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Gay, Straight and Accepted
Gay, Straight & Accepted Life can get confusing for adolescents when they begin to develop sexual attractions. Through the perspective of straight teenagers, we meet students coming to terms with how they feel and dealing with the anxiety of “coming out.” Noel became extremely depressed because she did not know how to deal with being a lesbian. We meet Sam, who is a victim of homophobic harassment. He overcomes the bullying by building a support team. In the end students will realize that sexual orientation should not be isolating.