Examines how family rules and secrets influence communication. Concepts explored in the class include how family rules are created and the purpose they serve, how families come to define such concepts as “outsiders” and “acceptable behavior”, and how family secrets can serve both a positive and negative function. Featured interviews: Professor Anita Vangelisti (University of Texas – Austin) and Dr. Charles Wilkinson, Marriage and Family Therapist.
Subjects: Relationships / Family / Parenting
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Finding Your Own True Love with Dr. Diane Kirschner – Home Use
Based on the book, Love in 90 Days, this practical and inspirational talk by Dr. Diana Kirschner provides advice on self-love, dating and finding a great relationship, plus information for couples who want to deepen their love.
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Finding Your Own True Love with Dr. Diane Kirschner – Public Performance
Based on the book, Love in 90 Days, this practical and inspirational talk by Dr. Diana Kirschner provides advice on self-love, dating and finding a great relationship, plus information for couples who want to deepen their love.
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Relating to Peers
An appealing dramatisation of some common problems springing from low self esteem such as worthlessness, jealousy, shyness, bullying and peer pressure. Five scenarios are shown : Wendy tries to buy friendships; Mark gives way under peer pressure; Vicki is unsure of herself and a friendship; Mandy feels worthless after a breakup; Brad bullies others to disguise his feelings.
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Becoming Parents – Adoption
Local adoptions are down, intercountry adoptions are on the rise. After IVF failed, Birthe and Guy adopted 2 Korean children through DOCS inter-country adoption program. They strive to maintain cultural links between their children and Korea. They are supported through ASIAC, a support network of other adoptive parents. Gwenda, a social worker who interviews prospective parents for DOCS over the 2 years it takes to be assessed, stresses the special needs of overseas born adoptees and the adoptive family’s ability to empathise. Lynelle, a Vietnamese adult adoptee, and founder of ICASN, a support group for adoptees, stresses the adoptee’s confusion in identity and their need for cultural links with their country of origin.
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Making Decisions and Being Assertive
This fresh, quick-paced video shows how self-awareness is a prerequisite to making good decisions and being assertive. Teenage characters demonstrate these skills in everyday situations in a series of dramatic vignettes. Throughout the video a young host comments on the skills they use, reviewing the steps of decision making: identifying the problem, listing the alternatives, exploring feelings and values, weighing the pros and cons of each alternative, making the choice and evaluating the choice. The second part of the video examines the differences between passive, aggressive, and assertive behavior. The scenarios address a range of issues including careers, relationships, bullying and cheating.
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Juggling Roles
Natalie (26) works as an accountant 4 days a week. Her husband Rob works as a chef on two days. They have 3 children: Hannah (7), Byron (5) and Joshua (1). The program focuses on how Natalie juggles her work and parenting roles. We see her doing ‘reading’ in Hannah’s classroom, running a playgroup, taking care of her children on her one day off in the week. The rest of the week her husband looks after the kids except for Wednesday when they both have to work. On this day they rely on informal child care arrangements, but sometimes things don’t run according to plan……
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Different Paths
Focuses on three children born with special needs. It revisits some of the major developmental themes in previous lessons as it considers the biosocial, cognitive, and psychosocial changes from conception through adolescence.
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The Home Stretch
Follows three teens from diverse backgrounds and demonstrates how physical, cognitive, and psychosocial development are interconnected. The lesson also highlights the role that friends and family play in this development.
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Crashing Hard Into Adulthood
Explores the subject of “at-risk” teens and their resiliency. Drug abuse, delinquency, and teen pregnancy are among the topics discussed.