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Bullying is A Pain in the Brain. Mrs. York School Counselor LFNE. What is bullying?. Bullies are mean on PURPOSE Bullies hurt someone again and again OVER & OVER Bullies can be one person or a group of People
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Bullying is A Pain in the Brain Mrs. York School Counselor LFNE
What is bullying? • Bullies are mean on PURPOSE • Bullies hurt someone again and again OVER & OVER • Bullies can be one person or a group of People • Bullies make you feel afraid it will happen again. FEEL LIKE THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO • Bullies can be in school, on the playground, on the bus- anywhere. *Act is done on purpose, happens over and over again, victim feels there is nothing they can do, and the bullying act is done to make someone feel afraid. *
Bullying BehaviorsWhat does it look like?It can be verbal or nonverbal. • Name calling, teasing ( Mouth Bully) • Hitting, kicking, pushing, shoving, or physical contact that would hurt or injure a person (Muscle Bully) • Telling others not to be someone’s friend, spreading rumors, excluding someone on purpose from groups ( Friend Snatcher Bully) • Sending messages, pictures, or information using the computer or cell phone with the intent to make fun of someone ( Cyber bully) • Definitions from Time for Tolerance
Bullying Terms • THE BULLY- Someone who is unkind to someone else on purpose • THE VICTIM- Someone who is being bullied. • THE WITNESS- A person or people who sees the bullying happening but are not the bully or victim
What is your shield if you get bullied? • Take a deep breath and get calm. • Give yourself a positive message. • Use an “I” message. Use a strong voice and body language. • Try an ignore the person teasing you. • Walk away and get help from an adult • Go play with supportive friends • Say something funny “You have a funny way of making friends” “Thanks for noticing” “Sorry you feel that way” • Tell an adult ( Teacher, Mrs. York, Principals, Recess ladies, Specialists) . • WIN!! – Walk away, Ignore , Notify an Adult
How can you help someone who is getting bullied? * * * • Stick up for them. • Refuse to join in. • Don’t rush over and take them on – it might not be safe. • If you report a bullying behavior it is NOT tattling!!!
What can Parents Do? • Create open lines of communication so your child will be able to talk with you if a situation arises that they feel is bullying. • Model appropriate ways to handle anger and conflicts. • Avoid Programs and Games that encourage violent behaviors.
Bullying is not • Someone getting in front of you. • A friend calling you a name one time. • Someone not sharing with you. • Someone calling you a name and you calling them a name back is not bullying.
**REVIEW** • 4 types of bullies : • Bullies make you feel______________ and like there is ______________ You can do. • Bullies do the same thing ___________ and _________ again. • A bully is mean to someone by accident or on purpose ? • What can I do if someone is being a bully? W- I- N-