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RESPECT. f or ourselves & others. Overview. Statistics on Bullying, Eating Disorders and O ther Effects Signs of Bullying How to Respect Others and be an Ally How to Respect Yourself Stand Up, Stand Together. Statistics.
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RESPECT. for ourselves & others
Overview • Statistics on Bullying, Eating Disorders and Other Effects • Signs of Bullying • How to Respect Others and be an Ally • How to Respect Yourself • Stand Up, Stand Together
Statistics • One in four students report being bullied during the school year. • The reasons for being bullied reported most often by students included looks (55%), and body shape (37%). • More than 75% of individuals with eating disorders admit that bullying was one cause of their illness. • Students who bully others, are bullied, or witness bullying are more likely to report high levels of suicide-related behavior than students who report no involvement in bullying.
Bullying shows signs… • Unexplained injuries • Frequent headaches/stomach aches • Faking illness to stay home from school/frequent skipping of school • Difficulty sleeping • Changes in eating habits- skipping meals or binge eating (bullying can play a role in the development of an eating disorder) • Declining performance in school • Sudden loss of friends/avoidance of social events • Decreased self-esteem • Self-destructive behavior
Be the change. Be an ally. helping them get away Students who experience bullying report that supportive actions from their peerswere the most helpful actions from bystanders. talking to them just being there Accepting them anyway giving advice getting help
Ways to Respect Others Accept Others’ Differences • Everybody is different and unique on the inside and out, accept these differences rather than judging them Listen • Respect someone’s opinions by listening to them • Hear someone out if they need to voice a concern Respect Boundaries • Don’t pressure someone to do something they aren’t comfortable doing • When someone says “no”, be accepting of their decision
Ways to Respect Yourself Be Forgiving • Forgive yourself for mistakes in the past and move forward • Forgive others that have hurt you in order to let go of the pain and open yourself up to positivity Don’t Settle • Know what you deserve, and don’t settle for less • Don’t allow others to treat you poorly or unfairly Have a Supportive Circle of Friends • Surround yourself with people who support you and respect you • Anybody that bullies you or others is not a supportive friend
Resources • National Eating Disorders information Centre. Retrieved from http://nedic.ca/give-get-help/prevention-health-promotion. • Signs of Bullying. Retrieved from https://www.stopbullying.gov/at-risk/warning-signs/index.html • Center for Disease Control • UK Charity Beat • Davis & Nixon, 2010 • National Eating Disorders Association. Retrieved from https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/blog/body-shaming-cyberbullying