| True Stories of Resiliency DVD
Remarkable stories of resiliency in the face of
adversity
Some kids bounce back from adversity. They survive and thrive despite
unthinkable hardships. But how do they do it? and how can they learn to rise
above difficult circumstances? True Stories documents three such stories
as presented by Dr. Steven Wolin, author and clinical therapist, who developed
an interview technique that brings resiliencies to the surface.
- As a child, Sean witnessed adult drug and alcohol use and the physical abuse
of his mother. By age 12, he was removed from the home and using drugs and
alcohol on a regular basis.
- James was raised on the mean streets of South Chicago, passed from one
relative to another. At age 11 he joined a gang, at 14 his best friend was shot
dead in front of him, and by 16 he was homeless.
- Tanika grew up in poverty with an indifferent single mom and was sexually
abused by a family friend. At 16 she moved out, filed emancipation papers, took
care of herself and finished school.
If their stories were all you knew, you wouldn't give them much of a chance.
But there is more to their stories and their resiliencies, as explored in the
DVD by Dr. Wolin.
True Stories has received awards from CINDY International, the
Columbus International Film Festival, and New Your International. According to
the School Library Journal, "Those who try to excuse bad or criminal behavior
in others because of a terrible childhood or a bad parent should watch this
video.... inspiring, practical and very realistic."
Total running time: 59 minutes. Updated 2008. |