Interpersonal assertion plays an essential part in bullying prevention. Assertion involves insisting on one’s own rights without taking away the rights of others. This skill helps people clearly explain their wants, needs, and feelings to other people. It also provides a way for people to get what they want without violating, [...]
Have you ever been in a situation where you just didn’t know how to respond? For example, maybe someone just told you that her father died. What could you possibly say or do that would make her feel better in that situation? You’re probably worried about offending her or sounding [...]
Find a person who is a good listener, and they will likely have many friends— people want to be around a good listener. To be a better listener, we must take time for others. In a world of change and pressure, it takes a real effort to take time to [...]
Often times, bullying occurs because people don’t know how to accept others into their environment. This makes teaching acceptance key for bullying prevention. Acceptance is the ability to see that others have a right to be their own unique self. They have a right to their own feelings, thoughts, and [...]
By now, you know that empathy lies at the heart of bullying prevention. Empathy opens communication and understanding while building strong relationships. Being able to empathize though is just the first step. The real goal of practicing empathy is to get people to actually care about one another. The idea [...]
If you were a superhero, which superpower would you want? Flying? The ability to be invisible, or maybe to read minds? While empathy won’t give you the power to read minds, it will get you pretty close. At the heart of empathy is the idea of understanding others. Why is [...]
Have you ever heard the expression, “Try walking a mile in their shoes?” This is what it means to have empathy. Empathy is a skill that allows us to understand other people’s thoughts, beliefs, and feelings. Empathy allows us to be aware of the emotions and needs of others so [...]
In this series on resiliency we’ve discussed what resiliency is, why it is important for bullying prevention, and how you can develop this crucial skill in your population. The last question is why should you go through the time and effort in the first place. The reality is that learning [...]
It is impossible to implement change without developing good habits. You know the importance of resiliency in bullying prevention. In order for bullying prevention to be successful in your program, habits that foster resiliency need to be ingrained in the participants. Changing habits is possible but takes hard work, patience, [...]
Understanding the role resiliency plays in Bullying Prevention is important, but it is only half the battle. Ultimately, your role is to nurture and grow resiliency in your program participants. If one didn't naturally inherit resilience or grow up in an environment where it was taught from an early age, [...]