A guide to developing one's own physical, mental, emotional, and social self-acceptance and using one's self-acceptance to move forward in the world and help others.
Defines peer mediation in practical terms and shows how it helps people get along; includes an example of peer mediation between two students; explains how to move from being a mediator to becoming a mentor.
Shows many ways teens can volunteer in order to give of themselves. Includes information on volunteering as well as different areas of volunteerism, such as hospitals, hot lines, environment, and blood or organ donation. Describes practical tips to get started.
Introduces the concept of tolerance, explaining what it is; discussing the importance of tolerance and the history of intolerance in the world; looking at hate crimes and hate groups; considering the question of whether tolerance can go too far; and exploring ways to model tolerance at home, school, and in the community.
Describes what change is, and how it affects teens. Suggests ways to deal with change, including several self-assessments to help teens judge how well they cope with change.
Introduces ethics to teenagers and discusses how to develop a code of ethics, and how friends, family, and others can influence ethics; and explains how ethics affect the entire community. Includes self-assessments and hypothetical ethical situations.
Discusses ways that young people can acquire self-knowledge, balance their physical, mental, and social sides, make good and healthy choices, pursue their dreams, and share themselves with the community.
Defines conflict, some of its effects, and how teens can deal with conflict, including violence, rape and murder. Includes self-assessments to help teens judge how well they deal with conflict.
