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CHAPTER 1 · IMPROVING MOTIVATION
Lesson Plan
Motivated People
Unmotivated People
Motivational Obstacles
Are You Motivated From Within?
Positive Motivation
Goal Setting
Homework Motivation
Motivation and Teachers
Activity: Motivation and Goals
Activity: I Know I Can Do It
CHAPTER 2 · SUCCESSFUL RELATIONSHIPS
Lesson Plan
The Importance of Social Skills
11 Keys to Successful Relationships
Peer Relationships
Relationships and Trust
Relationships with Parents
Talking to Parents
The Give-and-Take of Relationships
Body Language
Activity: Active Listening
Activity: Rate Your Relationships
CHAPTER 3 · INCREASING SELF-ESTEEM
Lesson Plan
What Is Self-Esteem?
When You Feel Like a Failure
Challenging Self-Defeating Thoughts
Self-Esteem Busters and Builders
Your Positive Qualities
"I Should, No Matter What"
Life's Negative Messages
A Self-Esteem Primer
Activity: Self-Esteem Worksheet
Activity: Do You Have Low Self-Esteem?
CHAPTER 4 · DEALING WITH ANGER
Lesson Plan
What Is Anger?
Recognizing Reactions and Behaviors
Managing Anger Constructively
Trigger Thoughts
Anger Personalities
Defusing Anger
Anger at Ourselves
Dealing with Another Person's Anger
Activity: Checklist for Hidden Anger
Activity: I Was So Angry When . . .
CHAPTER 5 · CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Lesson Plan
What Is Conflict?
The Elements of Conflict Resolution
Respecting the Feelings of Others
The Elements of "Win-Win"
The Art of Negotiation
Peer Mediation
Understanding Prejudice and Intolerance
Cooperation, Competition, and Conflict
Activity: How Would You Feel, What Would You Do?
Activity: Practicing Negotiation
CHAPTER 6 · VIOLENCE AWARENESS
Lesson Plan
School Violence
The Characteristics of Violent Kids
Violence Statistics
What Makes Kids Violent?
Dating Violence
Gun Safety
Avoiding Violence
What to Do When Someone Gets Violent
Activity: How Would You Handle It?
Activity: Violence Questionnaire
CHAPTER 7 · COPING WITH DEPRESSION
Lesson Plan
What Is Depression?
What Causes Depression?
The Signs and Symptoms of Depression
How Does Depression Feel?
Talking About Depression
How to Help Yourself Feel Better
How to Help a Friend Who's Depressed
How Can I Tell My Parents?
Activity: Are You Depressed?
Activity: This Is How I Feel Today
CHAPTER 8 · RESOLVING FAMILY ISSUES
Lesson Plan
What Is a Healthy Family?
When Abuse Is the Issue
Family Issues and Concerns
Emotional Dynamics
Verbal Abuse
Your Rights as a Family Member
Making Changes in Your Family
If You Are Being Abused
Activity: Behavior Awareness Checklist
Activity: A Picture of My Family
CHAPTER 9 · THE EFFECTS OF DIVORCE
Lesson Plan
Facts About Divorce
What You May Feel and What to Do About It
Stand Up for Your Rights
Skills for Surviving a Divorce
The Ins and Outs of Joint Custody
Living in a Stepfamily
Ten Important Things to Remember
Activity: How Is Your Parents' Divorce Affecting You?
Activity: What Would You Say?
CHAPTER 10 · ARE YOU ASSERTIVE?
Lesson Plan
Are You Passive, Aggressive, or Assertive?
The A.S.S.E.R.T. Formula
Stand Up for Yourself
Your Assertive Rights
Don't Blame, Explain
"You" Messages
"I" Messages
Eight Great Ways to Say No
Activity: "You" vs. "I" Messages
Activity: Are You Assertive?
CHAPTER 11 · UNDERSTANDING EATING DISORDERS
Lesson Plan
Statistics and Facts on Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa: The "Good Girl" Disorder
The Characteristics of Anorexia Nervosa
The Characteristics of Bulimia
Families and Eating Disorders
Justifying an Eating Disorder
Getting Help for an Eating Disorder
What Family and Friends Can Do
Activity: My Positive Body Traits
Activity: Do You Have an Eating Disorder?
CHAPTER 12 · OVERCOMING SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Lesson Plan
Nicotine: Deadly Addiction
Nicotine Facts
Saying No to Smoking
The Facts on Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Myths and Truths
The Facts on Drug Abuse
Saying No to Alcohol and Drugs
Children of Alcoholics and Drug Abusers
Activity: Trouble Signs
Activity: Getting Help for Yourself or a Friend
CHAPTER 13 · SUICIDE ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION
Lesson Plan
Why Do Children Commit Suicide?
Suicide Statistics
Signs of Suicidal Feelings
Suicide Myths
Suicide Warning Signs
How to Help a Suicidal Friend
Handling a Call From a Suicidal Person
If You Are Suicidal . . .
Activity: What Would You Say?
Activity: Are You at Risk for Suicide?
CHAPTER 14 · GRIEF AND LOSS
Lesson Plan
The Stages of Grief
Grief Reactions
Grief and Teens
Complicated Grief
Helping Yourself or a Friend
Dealing With Holidays
The Death of a Sibling
The Death of a Pet
Activity: "This Is What I Want to Say"
Activity: Unfinished Business
CHAPTER 15 · STRESS MANAGEMENT
Lesson Plan
What Is Stress?
What Causes Stress?
Signs of Stress
Chronic Stress
Good Stress
Beware the Perfection Syndrome
If You Feel Stressed . . .
Handling Stress
Activity: Stress Symptoms and Relievers
Activity: Don't Sweat the Stressors