In Search of Character is a series of 10 videos designed to help adolescents develop into caring, respectful, responsible people who make choices based on what's right rather than what's easy.
Each 30-minute video spotlights one of 10 core virtues. In the format, viewers take a fun, behind-the-scenes peek at the Dr. Mike Radio Show, where callers explore different aspects of character in lively, thoughtful and revealing discussions with high school students from around the country.
The character traits discussed in this series are trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, citizenship, honesty, courage, diligence and integrity.
Michael Thompson (Dr. Mike), who received his doctorate in education from Ohio State University, is an educator and author who specializes in motivational presentations and workshops for kids, their parents, teachers and coaches. Co-host Anika Noni Rose dispenses compassion and advice to teens struggling with tough issues.
Individual videos cost $69.95 (plus $5 shipping and handling). The series costs $649.50. For more information, contact Live Wire Media, 3450 Sacramento St., San Francisco, CA 94118, (800) 359-KIDS or visit the Web site [http://www.livewiremedia.com/].
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