In Big Changes, Big Choices comedian/teen counselor Michael Pritchard helps young adolescents discover that they have the power and the responsibility to make the right choices for themselves. The TV cameras follow him to middle schools in different regions of the U.S. as he thrills his young listeners with unusual humor about growing up, and engages groups of teens in highly productive problem-solving sessions about serious issues that affect their lives.

Each volume in the series is approximately 25 minutes in length. A printable teaching guide is included on each video, which contains discussion questions, writing assignments, and follow-up activities that support the lesson.

Program Descriptions

For a description of the content of any of the 12 programs in this series, please click on the title, below

Vol 1: Big Changes, Big Choices: THE THREE R's OF GROWING UP

Vol 2: Big Changes, Big Choices: YOU AND YOUR VALUES

Vol 3: Big Changes, Big Choices: ENHANCING SELF-ESTEEM

Vol 4: Big Changes, Big Choices: SETTING AND ACHIEVING GOALS

Vol 5: Big Changes, Big Choices: DEALING WITH PRESSURES

Vol 6: Big Changes, Big Choices: HANDLING EMOTIONS

Vol 7: Big Changes, Big Choices: PREVENTING CONFLICTS & VIOLENCE

Vol 8: Big Changes, Big Choices: SAYING NO TO ALCOHOL & OTHER DRUGS

Vol 9: Big Changes, Big Choices: SPEAKING OF SEX

Vol 10: Big Changes, Big Choices: FRIENDSHIP

Vol 11: Big Changes, Big Choices: GETTING ALONG WITH PARENTS

Vol 12: Big Changes, Big Choices: RESPECTING OTHERS

Teacher's Choice Award Winner

"Without hesitation, Big Changes, Big Choices is one of the finest resources I have seen in twenty-four years."

- Mary Butler, Principal, Davidson Middle School, San Rafael, CA