Bad Friendships: Doing More Harm Than Good
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Browse Full-length Non-member TitlesIt is often true in life that we are judged by the company we keep. Finding a group of friends is especially important. A diverse selection of young people describe their own involvement with bad friends, and identify the characteristics that they now seek in their friends. An adolescent psychologist advises teens who are enmeshed in negative relationships to either change the dynamics of the friendship or move on to make connections with other, more positive peers. Provides important tips on how to make the best of their friendships and themselves.
Media Details
Runtime: 16 minutes 30 seconds
- Topic: Counseling and Self-Help, Social Science
- Subtopic: Adolescence, Bullying, Friendship
- Grade/Interest Level: 5 - 9
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- Release Year: 2004
- Producer/Distributor: Human Relations Media
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Wonderful video to show. We watched for our "creating nurturing and sustainable friendships"
The students were talking about the video once they left the counseling session. They absolutely loved it!
Good lesson plan on friendship after doing the Bully unit