Working It Out

A life skills program for Australian teenagers. Full of classroom activities.

74 pages in full colour

Comic format

Fun and engaging

Class set of workbooks

Published by Open Doors Counselling and Educational Services Inc. P.O. Box 610, Ringwood, Vic, 3134 Phone: (03) 9870 7288
 

		WORKING IT OUT takes a fresh, holistic approach to vital issues in adolescent health and well being. It addresses the underlying causes of unhealthy and unsafe adolescent behaviour, and provides effective preventive strategies.

The 5 interlinking stories are based on real life experiences, and research in schools. They deal with such issues as teenage drinking... drug use... casual sex... unwanted pregnancy... family breakdown. The preventive strategies outlined are relevant to any problem situation, big or small.

Each story develops in a way which encourages the reader to speculate and discuss the issues before story endings are revealed. The characters clearly demonstrate that safe choices can be made, despite adverse pressures and influences.

WORKING IT OUT focuses on what is most relevant and important to teenagers themselves: the way they feel when personal problems arise. Then, it shows how best to handle these problems:

• by forming their own personal support network of trusted adults, starting with those at home, to consult in times of need

• by recognising that feelings of unease or distress are warning signals that help is needed

• by persisting with their support network until real help is forthcoming and, through this process, dealing with problems before they get out of control

WORKING IT OUT is refreshingly entertaining and thought-provoking!
 

Teenagers can feel isolated, leaving them vulnerable to pressures and influences on their lives and health which they would prefer to avoid - if they knew how.
 

WORKING IT OUT shows how. It demonstrates how they can exercise control over their decision-making. It challenges them to accept responsibility for their health and well being. It explains how they can make good choices. It proves they don't have to "go it alone". An important contribution to Health and Human Relations... Life Education... Personal Development... Religious Education... Pastoral Care.

WORKING IT OUT is now widely used by parents and teenagers in the home, teenage counsellors and youth workers, and in the classroom. It is a practical resource for teachers increasingly faced with the dual roles of educator and counsellor.

• SOLD IN CLASS SETS OF 15 OR MORE Accompanied by a Teachers' Manual... a very affordable resource

• Comprehensive Teachers' Manual is available. 80 pages of prepared classroom material for building life skills...

OPEN DOORS COUNSELLING
5 Greenwood Ave Ringwood. 3134
Ph: (03) 9870 7044
Freecall outside Melbourne 1800 647 995
Email: info@opendoors.com.au

Updated May 2005