This document contains a leader's guide for Recording the Hard Times, a program designed to help young people between the ages of 11 and 15 handle the stress in their lives or the stress of their friends. It notes that the workbook is designed to be used in a group setting while the specific recording sessions are designed to be completed individually. The format should give children a chance to record their feelings while working through an organized plan for coping with a problem. Information is provided on how to organize and conduct a session. Warning signs to help leaders determine when a child is under stress are listed and suicide danger signals are noted. Suggestions are provided for speakers and possible topics. A set of stress cards is included which can be used to stimulate group discussions. Two small posters are also provided. (NB)