Social and Emotional Wellness: Relationships

BEING DUMPED HURTS. But you know what? It happens to everyone. Even Gwyneth, even Cameron, even Madonna have been on the losing end of love. The part you might not believe is that no matter how brutally your heart’s been broken, those wounds will heal. But the longer you dwell on the dork, the longer your heart will remain cracked. Enter 30 Days to Getting Over the Dork You Used to Call Your Boyfriend. One day at a time, 30 days in a row. At the end, you’ll find you have the power to yank that dagger out of your chest, stand tall, walk proud, and move on. And along the way, you may just discover something marvelous and surprising about yourself.

Your girlfriend is pregnant. Now what? For teens faced with an unplanned pregnancy, the news can be devastating. Typically, most attention is focused on the needs of the mother, but teenage fathers also face a future filled with fear, doubt, and guilt. My Girlfriend’s Pregnant provides much-needed information and support for teens suddenly thrust in the role of father. Based on interviews with teenage dads, social workers, and medical professionals, this book explores: * What it’s like to discover that your girlfriend is pregnant * What to expect during pregnancy and childbirth * The experience of parenthood--both positive and negative * How involved the role of a teen dad can be * How parenthood can affect young relationships * The stress of being a teen dad * The impact of abortion and adoption on young fathers With an extensive list of further readings and resources to help with issues ranging from child support to bonding with your child, this book illustrates to young dads that they are not alone and that there are positive ways of dealing with the difficult choices that lie ahead.

With one out of eleven high school students in the past year experiencing some form of physical abuse -- being hit, slapped, or physically hurt on purpose by a boyfriend or girlfriend -- young adults need to know where they can turn for help. Even more teens (as high as ninety-six percent) reported emotional and psychological abuse in their relationships.This revised and updated edition for teenagers who have questions about abusive dating relationships helps them understand the causesand consequences of their situation, learn what they can do about it, find help from parents and other adults, and discover how to build healthier relationships. 'In Love and in Danger' is one of the only books available on dating violence and abusive relationships that addresses young adults directly in a straightforward and non-condescending manner. Included are facts about dating violence, tips for how to tell if your relationship is abusive, information on why dating abuse happens, and what you can do if you are being abused by (or are abusing) someone you love. Packed with practical advice and compelling interviews with teens, this edition features updated informationand statistics, an expanded resource section, and a new afterword by the author.