This three part series helps teens understand and recognize what relationships are, which ones are healthy and which not, and what to do if they find themselves involved in the latter. At this critical period in their lives, teens will form most of their lifelong friendships. BUILDING AND MAINTAINING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS - Emphasizes the importance of trust, honesty, communication, friendship, respect, consideration, support, intimacy, and acceptance. An engaging open-forum discussion features ten diverse young adults who share their own experiences with relationships. Experts compliment the young people's comments by sharing the facts on what builds long-term successful relationships. 25 minutes #5892
RECOGNIZING UNHEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS - Helps viewers distinguish between healthy and unhealthy relationships. Explores unhealthy signs such as possessiveness, manipulation, control, insecurity, depression, lying, poor communication, and more. Experts in the fields of psychology and social work supplement the young people's testimony by describing concrete warning signs on handling failing relationships. 25 minutes #5893
ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND ACQUAINTANCE RAPE - This emotional and powerful program graphically illustrates the signs of relationship abuse, examining such issues as self-esteem, control, manipulation, intimidation, verbal abuse, violence, stalking and rape. Experts describe concrete warning signs of abuse, identifying the ways in which abuse effects the parties involved, and offers advice for "getting out" and getting help. 28 minutes #5894