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Personal Development: Attitude is Everything

Sex, self-respect and society

Where did you learn about sex? Going from being a child to a teenager. With sexuality comes responsibility. The peer group.Who do you talk to about it? Role models. Sex and society.. Marriage and family. Virginity. How to say 'no'. Homosexuality.

(28 min) - Year of Production 1999

Sex, the body and the mind

Views of life after puberty and before puberty. The need for friends. Male thinking - the opposite sex. Female thinking - the opposite sex. Physical risks of sex. Emotional risks. Planning a family .

(22 min) - Year of Production 1999

Building trusting relationships

What is trust? The only way to have a friend is to be one. Taking a risk - differences in level of comfort. Acceptance of another. Openness. Sharing. How do you know if you trust someone? Being trustworthy. Trusting in a group situation. Trusting appropriately. Behaviours that undermine trust. Trust - hard to build, easy to destroy. Punishment, penance and forgiveness.

(29 min) - Year of Production 1999

Avoiding the abuse of alcohol

The consequence of becoming an alcoholic. Al-anon member. Lachlan - Teen Challenge. Alcoholics Anonymous. A writer. An ex-drug dealer. Joffa - Vital Youth Victoria. Alateen members. Shaun - Teen Challenge.

(30 min) - Year of Production 1999

Regrets from smokers who wish they'd never started

How did it all begin? The pressure to keep going. The feeling - in control or not? The money spent. Addiction - how easy it is to slip into. Relief of tension... the mental effects. The health effects. How do you stop? Advice. Regrets.

(23 min) - Year of Production 1999

Regrets from people who have wrecked their lives through drugs

Based on interviews with addicts who wished they could have their lives over again. The effect on their families. Friends they have seen die or go insane. Lying, deceit and betrayal. Lack of realisation of the enormous consequences of stupid risks. Money and opportunities wasted. Why they started. Michelle. Steve. Jo. Daniel. Sharm. Paul. Nancy. Mark. Darren. Shaun - Teen Challenge. Leanne - Youth Worker. George - counsellor, St Kilda Gatehouse.

(30 min) - Year of Production 1999

Expressing your feelings

When feelings are not expressed. Knowing what you feel. Saying what you feel. Different ways of communication. Checking others' understanding of your feelings. Creating a good listening environment for others to express their feelings.

(25 min) - Year of Production 1999

Finding true value in friendship

Finding your own level of security. The catch 22 of insecurity. What do people have in common? Common interests and common views. Approaching people with an open mind. Dealing with new situations and new people. Putting time into a relationship. What is really valuable to you? Reciprocal relationships. Keys to relationships: honesty, trust, loyalty. Good relationships.

(31 min) - Year of Production 1999

Getting balance in your life

What things make up your life ? Stages of life. How do you handle pressure? Self-discipline. Part of a balanced life's work. Health...recreation...family...relationships... spirituality. Monitoring balance.

(25 min) - Year of Production 1999

Leadership

Definition of Leadership. Different levels of leadership. Your role-models. A leader's self-discipline. Setting priorities. Communication and leadership. Problem solving. A leader's attitude. A leader's ego. Developing other people to lead. A leader's vision.

(32 min) - Year of Production 1999

Getting motivated

How do you get motivated? Setting goals. Monitoring achievement. Dealing with distractions. Persistence. Motivators. A desire for recognition and acclamation. Having a love for what you do.

(23 min) - Year of Production 1999

Making a success of life

Leading a balanced life. What are your priorities? Success at work. Success in play. Success in health. Success in love. The respect others give you. Fulfilling your potential. When potential isn't being fulfilled. Accepting your limitations. Success in life.

(23 min) - Year of Production 1999

Planning your career

When did you know this was what you wanted to do? Getting fully informed about the workplace. Career possibilities. Work experience. Trades, professions, sales, self-employment. Checking out higher education. Balancing commitment against flexibility. Fitting travel and family in with a career. Balancing ambition against realism.

(22 min) - Year of Production 1999

Social skills for the workplace

Differences between school and work. Basic manners in the workplace. Being open and friendly. Relations with peers. Handling criticism. Relationship with your boss. Developing a co-operative mind-set. Blue-collar vs white-collar environments. Gender issues in the workplace.

(22 min) - Year of Production 1999

Getting your first job

How did you get your first job? Cold calling vs contacts. Presentation. Interview. developing a thick skin for rejection. Keeping your job. Planning a work future. Employer's advice.

(20 min) - Year of Production 1999

Staying physically and mentally healthy

Healthy mind, healthy body. Exercise. Eating properly. Sleep. Monitoring your own body. Relationship with a doctor. Coping with the death of someone close. Stages of grief.

(25 min) - Year of Production 1999

When families break apart

The death of a dream. Grief. Nothing is simple. Some people behave stupidly. Communicating your feelings. Negotiating the best solutions. Changes over time. The effect on kids. Why do families break apart? Step families. The positives - understanding and growth.

(28 min) - Year of Production 1999

Is love better than money?

What does money mean to you? What does love mean to you? Parental love. Romantic love. Unconditional love. Trust. Sex and love. Fame and reputation - priorities. What is really worthwhile?

(25 min) - Year of Production 1999

Feeling OK in social situations

First impressions do matter. Accepting anxiety. Calming yourself.. Small talk. The opposite sex. Trying not to try too hard. Being 'easygoing'. Making a mistake and starting again. Enjoyable social situations. Enjoying life.

(24 min) - Year of Production 1999

Confidence

Where does confidence come from? Different situations - different levels of comfort. Starting something y new. Knowing who you are. Self image. A healthy form of self-love. Body language. Voice and speaking. Assertiveness. Managing stress.

(27 min) - Year of Production 1999

Handling criticism

What is criticism? Separating the emotional from the logical. A healthy critical attitude. Constructive vs destructive criticism. Past experiences of criticism. Seeking second opinions. Giving criticism. The problem with perfectionism. Making decisions about what can and can't be changed. An audit of one's self.

(24 min) - Year of Production 1999

Relating to parents

Parental love. Rights and responsibilities. The generation gap. Discipline. Appearance. Friends. The opposite sex. Independence versus dependence. Money. Homework. Personal space. Career. Communication blocks. Negotiation skills.

(29 min) - Year of Production 1999

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