Series:

Straight Talk About

6 total works

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Discusses how Americans feel about death, teenage encounters with death, how to cope with dying and with death, and the effects of death on survivors' relationships, and suggests ways to find help in bereavement.

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Concentrating on how to avoid & steer away f rom situations that give rise to unwelcome sexual advances, this book goes on to define the nature & behaviour of date r ape & sexual coercion. It also provides compassionate advice for those who''ve been raped. '

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A summary of recent surveys reveals that ove r half of all teenagers knew someone who had attempted suici de. This volume takes an honest, probing look at a tragedy w hich can be averted, in a series designed for today''s young adults. '

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Straight Talk About Prejudice

by Rachel Kranz

Published 1 January 1992
Discusses the causes and effects of prejudice and stereotyping and how such thinking can lead to discrimination against such groups as women, ethnic groups, homosexuals, the aging, and the handicapped.

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Specially designed for today's teenagers, this book presents the reader with current information available on the problem of child abuse and gives advice on what to do and how to seek help. Child abuse is generally thought of as something that affects only others, particularly strangers; and most victims of child abuse feel as though they are alone in their suffering, with no one to turn to for help. ""Straight Talk About Child Abuse"" explores this widespread problem, presents facts about its symptoms and effects while offering a range of practical solutions and a directory of places to go for help and further advice. The book begins with a discussion of the widespread nature of child abuse and attempts to dispel common myths surrounding the subject. It describes some of the most common signs of abuse and uses composite case histories to show the nature and effects of abuse on those involved. The psychology of abuse victims is then examined to show why some people don't look for help, why it is important to get help and the consequences of seeking help for themselves or someone they know.

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Recognizing that the teen years are a time of growth, transition, and tough choices, the Straight Talk series provides young readers with the knowledge they need to understand difficult issues, come to terms with their feelings, and make decisions that will work in the context of their lives. Without attempting to dictate answers, the Straight Talk series reminds its readers that all choices carry consequences. Each book is thoroughly indexed and contains a directory of resources.

This volume investigates the causes of anger, such as stress and conflict. It describes how young adults can work through these emotions by self-examination and communication with family members and friends.