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Bad Friendships: Doing More Harm Than Good

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It 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.

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    Hannah A. (Rockford, WA)
    June 6th, 2022 at 05:55 PM

    Wonderful video to show. We watched for our "creating nurturing and sustainable friendships"

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    Tami Q. (Houston, TX)
    February 4th, 2020 at 09:18 AM

    The students were talking about the video once they left the counseling session. They absolutely loved it!

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    MARSHA H. (FREMONT, CA)
    March 23rd, 2016 at 12:05 PM

    Good lesson plan on friendship after doing the Bully unit

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