STRESS - Kinetic Video

Loretta LaRoche!!!
LIFE IS SHORT!
Wear Your Party Pants!!!
Loretta LaRoche - the acclaimed and hilarious "siren of stress" - brings her one-of-a-kind
perspective for living an optimistic and resilient life in these challenging times. Armed with
some of the newest findings in the field of mind-body health, Loretta promises to show us
how to bounce back every day with humor and sound psychological advice -- along with
making sure that we don't forget to wear our party pants. (If you're not sure that you have
party pants, this is the perfect opportunity to find out!)...#6263 56 minutes, 2003 $49.95
RELAX!!! with Loretta LaRoche
Are all the 'normal' remedies for stress reduction adding to your load? Breathe this way, think
this way, move this way!!! Once again Loretta brings viewers back to reality in the easiest,
most enjoyable way possible...through LAUGHTER. And it's not just Loretta that can provide
a chuckle. As she demonstrates again and again, we have to learn to laugh at ourselves and
enjoy life. SO RELAX!! Loretta's back. #1169/0890 60 minutes, 2000 $49.95
***Special – Loretta LaRoche Package !!!
LIGHTEN UP: The Boxed Set with Loretta LaRoche
Loretta LaRoche shares her wacky and irreverent ways to lighten up, and stop "global whining" in this boxed set. These are
great videos for raising the laughter level and bringing down the stress in almost any situation whether for individuals or in
groups. Includes 3 videos…
JOY OF STRESS
Deals with managing change through humor and
choice. Clear instructions are provided on how
to become crazed and humorless! Explore
humorous options to reduce stressful situations.
This program is guaranteed to provide a natural
high that comes with a dose of laughter. 56
minutes #3945
HUMOR YOUR
STRESS:
HOW SERIOUS
IS THIS?
Faxing, phoning, whining, overachieving, over-scheduling, and overdressing have taken over...watch out!
Loretta's here to lead viewers back to a
simpler and much funnier time. 56
minutes #4019
Viewers learn to move and groove with
Loretta...GET BACK !! Her technique of
exaggeration therapy let's us magnify
our many, many woes so we can wallow
in self-pity and bring whining to a new
level of artistry. 80 minutes #2110
#1027/2155 Only $99.95 for the Set!!! (or $49.95 each)
RELAXING THROUGH
THE SEASONS
with Dr. Joan Borysenko
A compelling guide through five relaxation techniques developed
by the Mind/Body Clinic of the New England Deaconess
Hospital, Harvard Medical School. These techniques will help
elicit the relaxation response - the body's own natural defense
against stress-related illness and can actually boost the immune
system, lower cholesterol and overcome pain. The nature film
footage, soothing music, rich environmental sounds and the
gentle voice of Dr. Borysenko will guide you into a peaceful state
of deep relaxation. #3620/0185 33 minutes, 1995 $159
A DAY AWAY
FROM STRESS
Scientific testing has proven that exposure to the
sights and sounds of nature stimulates a relaxation
response in most of us. This video takes viewers on
a relaxing voyage through a perfect day in the
country guided by one of the world's premier
relaxation experts. Dr. Stuart McCalley, MD, of Yale
University takes viewers through exercises that
include diaphragmatic breathing, scanning and
progressive relaxation. #8353/0185 30 minutes,
1990 $159
LETTING GO OF STRESS:
A Guide to Achieving Deep Relaxation
Viewers are shown quick, easy, and effective stress reduction techniques that will relax them
and achieve a wonderful feeling of peace and well-being. The video offers practical tips on how
to lead a simpler, lighter, and more restful style of life. This program will help relieve tension
through practicing these techniques : Deep Breathing; Simple Stretches; Acupressure and SelfMassage; Progressive Relaxation. #5076/0795 26 minutes, $59.95
RELAXATION TECHNIQUES FOR PEOPLE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Features Dr. June Groden, Dr. Joseph R. Cautela, and Dr. Gerald Groden
This video illustrates the use of special relaxation procedures specifically for children and adolescents who have
developmental disabilities. Viewers see how relaxation training can help students cope with stress and develop self-control.
Also shows how to use reinforcement and guided imagery during training. Includes free copy of the book RELAXATION.
#5489/1820 23 minutes, 1989 $312
BALANCING THE
STRESS OF LIFE
STRESSBUSTERS!
Loretta Laroche
Bringing work-stresses home or home-stress into the workplace
can often inflame situations in both places completely out of
proportion. Through this excellent dramatization viewers can see
for themselves how it happens. They are also shown how to step
back a bit and look at
their own attitudes and
behaviors to stop stress
from being an
automatic response. It's
a paradigm shift; it's
being conscious and
taking responsibility; it's
not allowing stress to
take control of their
lives. The
comprehensive Guide
and Handouts make
this an excellent
foundation for
employee health &
assistance programs
while the entertaining
dramatizations make it
great for individual
enlightenment.
#2256/0185 18 minutes, 1998 $249
Loretta LaRoche just keeps getting better and
better. She takes aim at stress at work and how it
affects productivity and the general health of the
workplace. Loretta brings the quirks and oddities,
the personalities and
characters, that are
part of every work
environment out into
the open where she
delivers a mirthful
knockout blow by
showing viewers how
to LIGHTEN UP!!! An
ACTION GUIDE to
help viewers get their
own 'stress relief
through laughter'
program moving is
included.
#1861/0550 37
minutes,
1999 $595
*Education $495
*Also available in
26-minute version.
FROM STRESS TO STRENGTH
MANAGING STRESS
How to Lighten Your Load &
Save Your Life Dr. Robert Eliot
This video features Dr. Robert Eliot...one funny cardiologist! This
program is loaded with jokes and great advice. The message he
delivers in such an entertaining fashion is how to use stress
reduction techniques to raise our personal and work productivity
while maintaining health and resistance to disease.
#4014/0915 54 minutes, 1994 $159
(Part of the Career Forward Series)
It's normal to experience stress during periods of
unemployment. You are not alone. This video is
designed to help you understand these stresses
and to say active and connected while maintaining
your self-esteem as you search for your next
career opportunity. #4996/1395 17 minutes,
2001 $99.95 *CANADIAN PRODUCTION
LIFE MEETS WORK: Overcoming Stress, Fear and Anxiety
This excellent program is designed to help people get control of their lives by providing them with the
necessary tools to recognize and cope with the many feelings that arise when stress meets crisis. These
crucial coping skills can help the viewer create more positive outcomes in the face of adversity resulting
in improved mental attitudes and productivity. Acknowledging our fears and anxieties and then
finding the courage to move forward allows us to continue to lead happy, productive lives.
The program covers….
*Common reactions to stress and crisis
*The ways to cope and control reactions
*Activities in which to participate
*Dealing with conflict in an employment setting
*Unexpected benefits of living through stress and trauma
Includes a Leader's Guide and 10 employee handouts.
#6270 19 minutes, 2003 $995
*Education and Government 20% discount
OVERCOMING
STRESS AT WORK
PREVENTING AND
MANAGING STRESS
Had enough stress? This training program reveals
valuable information about the human mind and body that
can help turn viewers into "Anxiety Analysts" and control
much of the stress they feel everyday at work and at
home. Defines stress, helps them identify their own
stressors, explains the physical symptoms of stress and
relays positive techniques to overcome non-positive stress
once and for all. #4504/0960 19 minutes, 2001 $159.95
*Includes Audio & Book
Some of the top minds on the subject of stress from
Stanford University were involved in putting this program
together. They tell us about the causes of stress and
proven ways to lessen its negative impacts. They tell us
that in small amounts, stress can help focus attention and
improve performance. But too much stress, too often, can
hinder performance and damage health. Viewers learn
about some unexpected symptoms of chronic stress and
the dangers involved with them. They are also told how to
recognize the difference between good stress and bad
stress. Three techniques to manage stress (avoidance,
short-circuiting, mitigation) are explained and
demonstrated. Part of the STANFORD HEALTH SERIES.
The other two programs in the series are: Preventing &
Managing ComputerRelated Injuries and
Preventing &
Managing Back Pain.
#3332/1005
22 minutes, 2001
$149 *Includes a
21-Page Guide
SHIFTWORK:
Circadian Survival
Shiftwork is one the major causes of stress in many
people's lives. Handled improperly it can have serious
effects on health, productivity and attendance. This video
program covers the hazards associated with shiftwork and
how those hazards can affect a worker's body and
lifestyle. The program focuses on how proper sleep habits
can positively impact an employee's performance on the
job. With particular emphasis on the manufacturing
environment - shows how sleep loss affects performance,
how to recognize the signs of physical fatigue and
stresses the importance of maintaining proper sleep
habits. #5002/0285 20 minutes, 1998 $795
* Includes 10 Employee Handbooks
THE STRESS TRILOGY
This three part series offers explanations and stress reduction strategies that work:
1
SICK OF STRESS
This program provides viewers with a
clear understanding of what stress is,
why we experience it, and what
problems it can cause in our lives, including
disease. It also clearly demonstrates that
although many busy people don't think they
have time for stress reduction in reality more
time and energy are wasted by stressed out
people than they would use to get rid of it.
#8169 23 minutes, $159
2
SAVING FOR
STRESS
The second program uses
the metaphor of "money in the
bank" to explain how lifestyle
changes allow us to "deposit" and
keep a "balance" in a stress account
that reduces our exposure to the
dangers of a stressful lifestyle.
#8432 14 minutes, $159
3
SHORT
CIRCUITING
STRESS
On the other hand, the third
program provides viewers with
effective techniques for immediately
dealing with stressful situations as
they occur. Stress-resistant
protection in the blink of an eye can
be achieved with a few practical
techniques and a little bit of practice.
#4543 17 minutes, $239
#4264/0185 Three programs, 1994 Series $429 (see above for individual prices)
STRESS IN THE FAMILY
Nora's father just lost his job. Mara's parents are fighting and may be on the
verge of splitting up. David's older brother has a drug problem, causing conflicts
between everyone in the family. For many adolescents, problems at home can
overwhelm every aspect of their lives. This program shows middle school age
viewers that though they cannot avoid these stressful situations if they exist in
their family, they can find ways to deal with them. They learn to identify
stressors, determine what control, if any, they have over them, and develop
sound strategies for coping. Emphasis is placed on such stress reduction
techniques as regular exercise, participating in school activities or being with
friends. Program encourages teens to seek help from a trusted adult.
#5947/1945 22 minutes, 2002 Grades 5-9 $159.95 Includes Teacher’s Guide
STRESS: I Can Handle It!!!
Stress, even for elementary school kids, is a fact of life,
and learning to deal with it has become an essential skill.
This workshop shows youngsters how prioritizing, time
management, organization, and good communication
skills can help them reduce the stress in their everyday
lives. Divided into skills-based sections, this program
demonstrates practical strategies to help kids handle
stressful situations. It shows them how to use "good"
stress in positive, healthy ways. #4819/1945 18 minutes,
2001 Grades 3-5 $129.95 *Includes 16 Student
Worksheets, Teacher’s Guide in 3-Ring Binder.
STRESS MANAGEMENT
Poor stress
management,
stemming from factors
such as impending
deadlines, work
overload, and
procrastination, can
lead directly to burnout,
one of the top reasons
for quitting a job. This
program identifies
workplace stressors
and offers guidelines
for reducing their
impact to a safe level.
Proven principles of
stress management,
including proper
nutrition, adequate
rest, and non-workrelated pastimes are
emphasized as keys to good health and better overall job
performance. #1352/0405 25 minutes, 2000 $115.95
STRESS
MANAGEMENT
for HEALTH
CARE
PERSONNEL
Health care providers are subject to
unique on-the-job pressures that cause
a considerable amount of stress that, if left
unchecked, can result in burnout and
sickness. Viewers of this video get a
complete explanation of what stress is,
common physical reactions to it, and how
it can be effectively dealt with.
The video is hosted by Michael McKee,
Ph.D., of the Cleveland Clinic, who has
devoted years to the study of stress
manifestations in health care personnel. His observations,
as well as his recommendations on avoiding stress and
burnout, should be part of a yearly reminder program for
everyone involved in this demanding field. #8291/0660
26 minutes, 1989 $149.95
STRESS: You Can Handle It!!!
Middle schoolers have reason to feel stressed. They are
suddenly asked to meet many more expectations - both
academic and social; their bodies are changing at an
alarming rate; their desire for independence is in direct
conflict with their wish to avoid responsibility; and they
often lack the skills to cope with the pressure and
emotions in their daily lives. This hands-on workshop is
designed to give teens the specific skills they need to
reduce the stress in their everyday lives by demonstrating
practical strategies they can use.
Divided into easy-to-use segments, this program shows
age-appropriate situations to introduce students to
practical stress-management techniques. Emphasizes the
importance of developing healthy-living habits. Promotes
deep breathing, exercise, participation in sports and
finally, talking with a friend and/or an adult, as positive
outlets. #4837/1945 22 minutes, 2001 Grades 5-9
$169.95 *Includes Teacher’s Guide & Student Handouts
TEENAGE
STRESS:
It's Manageable
Today's teens must learn to live
in a stress-filled world. This
program specifically shows
teens how to reduce the stress
that can develop at school, with
parents, in personal
relationships, and at work, by
demonstrating practical
strategies they can use. Follow
the story of four teens who are
having trouble handling stress
in their lives. With the help of a
counselor who leads a stressreduction group at their
community center, they are
able to identify the physical,
mental and emotional earmarks
of stress. They discover that
some stress is caused by
situations they can control but not all. The teens in the
group brainstorm ideas for managing stress and suggest:
talking to a friend, prioritizing and learning to say "no,"
exercising, using positive self-talk or asking a counselor
for help. This program is designed to generate lively
discussion and problem-solving sessions to help teen
viewers develop invaluable life-skills. #3214/1945 26
minutes, 2000 Grades 7-12 $149.95 *Includes Guide
TOO MUCH TO HANDLE: Stress
**** 4 STARS - "Middle school librarians won't want to pass
up this one." Video Rating Guide for Libraries.
Coming to grips with the realization that certain things (like homework and
chores) are expected of them is a shocking experience for many adolescents. A
certain level of idealism is also common at this stage...idealism that tends to run
head-first into the brick wall of reality. Neither of these are new
phenomena...teens have always been able to get all stressed out over such
things, and that is the focus of this program. It's about the stress that has to be
controlled while teenagers learn to deal with their individual realities. This
program examines some of the ways young people can keep their stress levels
down while coping with these things that are all part of daily life. Proper diet,
exercise and rest are big factors in accomplishing this. Part of the MIDDLE
SCHOOL SURVIVAL SERIES. #3518/1800 20 minutes, 1995 Grades 5-8
$69.95 Includes Guide
GESTION DU STRESS
PAR L'HUMOUR
VIVRE LE STRESS:
LA SANTÉ C’EST PAYANT
Nous sommes chaque jour confrontés à des situations
stressantes et les tensions s’accumulent rapidement...
Madame Andrée Jetté vous offre, grâce au vidéo “Pour le
meilleur et pour le rire” le moyen tant attendu de
dédramatiser votre quotidien à jamais. Elle vous fera rire
aux larmes en vous donnant ses nombreux outils
pratiques et concrets. #2813/1660 60 minutes, 1997 $95
*Également en anglais #2812 OH YES! HUMOR
ALWAYS HUMOR
Le stress est la maladie du siècle, cependant il a toujour
existé. C’est pourtant un phénomène nécessaire à la vie,
une réponse de l’organisme à des facteurs de
l’environnement qui lui demandent consiamment de
s’adapter à des changements. Chaque personne a un
potentiel d’adaptation au stress. #3960/1660
23 minutes, 1993 $225 *Production Canadienne
(Sorry, not available in English)
AGGRESSIVE
DRIVING AND
ROAD RAGE
More than 40,000 people are killed and many more
injured annually in automobile accidents. A significant
number of those deaths and injuries are the result of
aggressive driving. This program defines aggressive
driving and road rage, and distinguishes between the
two. It describes specific steps that can be taken to
avoid being victimized by aggressive drivers. Safe
driving practices are featured, such as using signals,
yielding to faster traffic, avoiding tailgating, and using
the vehicle's horn and headlights appropriately. Police
officers discuss how to handle individuals exhibiting
signs of road rage, and victims graphically describe
the tragic toll in human life and suffering.
#5901 19 minutes, 2002 $149.95
TEEN ROAD RAGE...
Out-Of-Control Horsepower!
This video addresses the alarming increase in traffic-related
incidents of violence with particular attention given to new
teenage drivers. There are so many attitudinal aspects
involved in this complex and very dangerous problem know as
ROAD RAGE. Clear thinking usually is not. Viewers are given
tips on how not to be the cause of an incident either by action
or re-action. They learn how good time management can help
a lot and how over-reacting, gesturing, making faces or
screaming really aren't very helpful at all. And finally protecting
themselves during an incident is stressed. #3146 17 minutes,
2000 $239.95
FACING ANGER:
Take Responsibility
for Your Anger
ANGER:
WHO’S TO BLAME?
From the producer of the best-selling
"Why Are You So Angry?", this is an
examination of workplace anger. The
headlines about murder and violence
in the workplace get a lot of attention
but the accumulation of destructive
energy that results from anger even
when it doesn't find expression in
violent behavior is extremely costly to
today's workplace. Excellent
dramatizations bring some stereotypical characteristics to life for
viewers in the form of the bully, the
blamer, the chronic, the short fuse,
and the camouflager. Traits are
discussed and mechanisms for “taking
control” of our anger are
demonstrated. Before any kind of
resolution to on-going workplace
conflicts can be initiated it is
necessary for those involved to see
themselves as others see them. This
video can help in the process a lot.
Anger at work is destructive and
expensive even when it doesn't lead
to bloodshed and murder. #4539
20 minutes, 1999 $495
*Includes 21-page Leader's Guide.
This program offers age-relevant
vignettes of teens who have trouble
handling their angry feelings. Help
teens discover that unacknowledged,
unresolved anger can cause
depression, drug use, poor academic
performance, and acting-out behavior
that can strain personal relationships
and lower self-esteem. In other words,
angry feelings have to be dealt with.
The stories deal with things like
lending/borrowing and friendship,
losing a romantic interest to what was
supposed to be a friend, and that very
real anger felt toward divorced
parents. There are a lot of emotions
involved in all these cases and the
video explains that feelings of hurt,
betrayal and disappointment don't just
melt away by being ignored. Anger
has to be acknowledged and
resolved, and help is available.
#5943 23 minutes, 2002 Grades 7-12
$159.95 *Includes Guide
ANGER AT
WORK
Middle school viewers learn that
taking responsibility for anger is the
first step toward handling it
constructively. This program follows
the stories of three troubled
youngsters as they discover
the source of their
behavior,
unacknowledged and
unresolved anger.
Poorly handled anger
can cause
depression, drug
abuse, and other
acting-out behaviors
that may result in damage
to their self-esteem, strained
personal relationships, and poor
academic performance. Viewers
discover that they are responsible for
their own anger, and how they choose
to react to it is up to them. Interesting
age-relevant scenarios examine
blaming others, jealousy, parental
divorce, substance abuse and selfinjury very effectively. #5848 19
minutes, 2002 Grades 5-9 $159.95
This video is an excellent
dramatization of a day in the life of a
manager who carries an angry load
around with him wherever he
goes. Starting with his wife and
kids in the morning, it all goes
from bad to worse as he gets to
the office. Most viewers can
identify with this thoughtprovoking presentation as we see
his anger escalating and raining
down on everyone around him.
But they can also see how
ineffective and counter-productive this
type of behavior is as his lines of
communication whither and die.
Finally, when he goes to relieve his
high tension act, a friendly bartender
steers him away from alcohol and
toward activities that will actually help
him to change his outlook and his
behavior. *Includes Leader's Guide,
Handouts, Book #3850 28 minutes,
1996 $889 *Government 10% and
Education 20% Discount
OWN
YOUR ANGER
THE ART OF
RESOLVING
CONFLICTS IN THE
WORKPLACE
*** EMMY AWARD for outstanding
cinematography***
This video shows viewers how
unresolved workplace conflict causes
stress, frustration and lost work time
resulting in delayed decisions,
increased mistakes, employee
turnover, illness and absenteeism.
Resolution techniques are presented.
Part of the famous Toastmaster's
Series of business videos that offer
excellent production values,
dramatizations, quality of information,
all at great prices. #8806 37 minutes,
1992 $149.95 *Includes 38-page
Guide. Leader’s Manual available
for $29.95
UNDERSTANDING
& RESOLVING
CONFLICTS
This program is designed to help
viewers solve interpersonal and
intergroup strife. Using incidents with
which youngsters can easily identify,
the program shows why avoidance
and confrontation are counterproductive and tend to perpetuate and
escalate disputes. In clear, step-bystep demonstrations, the video shows
how collaboration between feuding
parties can be the best "win-win" way
to settle conflicts and gives special
attention to the communication
process. Skill-building techniques and
special tips help students become
effective communicators so that
misinterpretation will be minimized in
conflict resolution. Special note is
taken of mutual respect, active
listening, and sending clear "I"
messages" as methods to improve
communication when individuals are
in conflict. *Includes Teacher's Guide
with lesson plans, activities, and
script; 8 Blackline Masters #2185
23 minutes, 1994 Grades 5-8
$129.95
FIT KIDS CLASSROOM WORKOUT
Re-energize students with these fun, contemporary routines! Instructor Judy Notte's lighthearted, dynamic approach is so good
that teachers or group leaders don't need to learn how to direct the exercises...they can simply pop in the video and exercise
alongside the kids. The video will get participants laughing and enjoying themselves while they get their heart rates up. This is
a pedagogically sound resource that can be used in any school space, anytime, any day.
Designed to invigorate and motivate students during their daily routines or to warm them up in preparation for physical activity.
The video also teaches students that working out every day can help them feel good about themselves and shows them that
exercising is even more fun when they do it with their friends. And its not intimidating; students of different abilities can easily
follow along. Not only that but its healthy!!!
This is a resource for K-9 classroom teachers and physical education specialists as well as health fitness instructors and youth
program leaders. The tape includes four 5-minute and two 10-minute workouts, along with six brief, healthy messages (one
shown between each energy break and each workout).
#5161/0860 Grades K-9 2001 $69.95 Includes Teacher’s Guide
BETH
SHAW'S
YOGA-FIT
WORKOUT
One of the best ways to
get the stress kinks out of
your body! Takes viewers
step-by-step through the
popular Power YogaFit®
workout, from breathing
and warm-up to heatbuilding exercises, deep
stretches, cool-down, and
relaxation. YogaFit®
students demonstrate how
poses can be modified to
meet the needs of beginning and advanced students and
how props such as straps and blocks can be used to
strengthen and relax tight muscle groups. #1929
43 minutes, 2000 $49.95
YOGA FITNESS
FOR KIDS
This video is about introducing
pre-k to elementary school age
children to the practical side of
yoga. It's fun, creative and noncompetitive. Yoga improves
learning skills and concentration
while enhancing creativity through
visualization. It is a proven source
of stress relief, physical fitness
and overall health. This video is
available in two versions – AGES
3-6 #5191 and AGES 7-12 #5189.
Both are 29 minutes produced
in 2001 $39.95 each
GET A LIFE! Loretta LaRoche
The ever popular Loretta LaRoche uses humor and
straight talk to present a safe and accessible approach to
wellness in this great new program filled with special
guests, like yoga instructor Baron Baptiste. Purchase of
the video includes a 24-page booklet filled with recipes
and fitness tips from Loretta herself and her guests. With
the latest information from the country's top medical
researchers, nutrition counselors, exercise physiologists,
trainers and stress experts, Loretta forms a personal
wellness team and applies its expertise to individuals in
need of help. Of course the most important element is a
sense of humor! #3239/2155 60 minutes, 2001 $49.95
JESPER PARNEVIK’S
GOLF WORKOUT
This video offers a workout routine specifically
designed for golfers to help lessen fatigue, increase
the distance of shots, and prevent common golf
injuries. Created for and by Swedish professional
Jesper Parnevik, a constant presence on the PGA
tour, who uses it to keep his game going strong
with a workout that takes just 20 minutes a day.
The program was designed by Jessica Parnevik
and David Tomsich, two licensed sport physical
therapists who have spent years helping athletes
of all levels overcome injuries and maximize their
potential. Shows what is possible with good
physical conditioning. #5177
50 minutes, 1999 $49.95