LIFEPROOF

PROGRAMME 1: CARMEL

Carmel, aged 20, is living with friends in Bristol and has been in care most of her life. She loves life and is full of enthusiasm for everything she does, especially music and being with her mates. But she has a problem: she really fancies one of her friends – Callum – who doesn't realise and already has a girlfriend. What should Carmel do? We learn how Carmel comes to a decision through talking to her closest friends.

PROGRAMME AIMS

• To stress the importance of talking about problems with people we trust and respect
• To show how thinking before acting is crucial
• To examine the role good friends play in helping us make choices
• To encourage risk-taking within safe parameters.