This is the right program at the right time! Everyday we read about children responding to conflict, frustration and rejection in ways that are irrational and tragically out of proportion. "Losing It" teaches children how to recognize the inner messages that trigger this overreaction and how to use rational self-talk to put problems in perspective, control their feelings and act in their own best interest.
- Susan Simon, Principal

BeCool Series
Upper Elementary to Middle School Bridge

BeCool: Losing It! is composed of four modules:

Module 1: Disrespect 1

In part 1, Billy faces the disrespect of two classmates who decide to use him for spit wad target practice. After allowing his fantasies of retaliation to run their course, Billy realizes that losing it would only turn a problem he could handle into a problem he couldn't. Instead, Billy chooses to use BeCool self-talk strategies to keep his dignity and his cool. Modeled after the recent school shootings, Part 2 illustrates the ultimate form of losing it! Josh and Ryan have been brought to the breaking point by two bullies. We see how irrational self-talk encourages them to violence and self-destruction while rational self-talk helps them keep perspective and find an appropriate response.

Includes:
· 1 DVD or 2 VHS tapes
· Teacher's guide
· Free poster! (Click to view)

Module 1: $189
DVD Order No. 1048.1D
VHS Order No. 1048.1V

Module 2: Disrespect 2

In part 1, Charlie almost lets himself be talked into helping some more popular peers cheat on their homework. His unrealistic appraisal of his own ability to attract friends fills his head with self-talk that supports giving in to the extortion. However, instead of losing it, Charlie uses rational self-talk to get in control of his thoughts, himself and the problem. In part 2, after allowing her mind and her thoughts to be unnecessarily influenced by peer pressure, Morganne uses BeCool self-talk strategies to neutralize her friends' coercion to drink alcohol. More than modeling good refusal skills, Morganne models self-talk skills related to self-control and self-respect.


Includes:
· 1 DVD or 2 VHS tapes
· Teacher's guide
· Free poster! (Click to view)

Module 2: $189
DVD Order No. 1048.2D
VHS Order No. 1048.2V

Module 3: Failure/Frustration

In part 1, Evan uses BeCool self-talk skills to cope with frustration. Instead of letting his anger and his thoughts get the best of him and losing it when life seems to conspire against him, Evan keeps his cool by challenging the irrational and exaggerated thoughts that often accompany feelings of frustration. In part 2, Evan overestimates his abilities as a pool player and sets himself up for failure when he challenges a player whose abilities are way over his head. We see that failure has a dramatic effect on his future behavior. Irrational self-talk will lead to losing it. BeCool self-talk leads to the realistic acceptance of failure and risk-taking as integral to high levels of achievement.


Includes:
· 1 DVD or 2 VHS tapes
· Teacher's guide
· Free poster! (Click to view)

Module 3: $189
DVD Order No. 1048.3D
VHS Order No. 1048.3V

Module 4: Rejection

In part 1, Troy loses it when he allows his own distinctive self-talk to interpret rejection by a close friend to be a sign that he is totally unlikable. When he uses BeCool self-talk instead, Troy realizes that, although the rejection is painful and will take some time to get over, it's not the end of the world and he can handle it. In part 2, Mindy is rejected by peers she thought were her friends. She loses it when she allows irrational self-talk to support her knee-jerk violent response to get even. When she uses BeCool self-talk, the rejection is put in perspective, cooling her anger AND keeping her from turning a problem she could handle into one that she couldn't.


Includes:
· 1 DVD or 2 VHS tapes
· Teacher's guide
· Free poster! (Click to view)

Module 4: $189
DVD Order No. 1048.4D
VHS Order No. 1048.4V