Bullying
Name 4 Types of Bullying
Verbal, Physical, Social, Cyber
Define Coping Skill
Strategies people use to manage negative feelings like stress or anger
What Are Labels?
Labels are used to describe a person, labels can be positive or negative
Define Defense Mechanism
An automatic reaction to a stressor to help them cope
Hype yourself up
“I can do this”
“I can try again.”
“I believe in me”
Define Verbal Bullying
Verbal Bullying is when someone repeatedly uses words to hurt, ridicule, or harass another person
How Can Others Support You?
Listening to me, giving advice, being non-judgmental, etc.
Negative Label
Lazy, Stupid, Drop Out, etc.
Who Won the Parking Lot Duel?
No one! Each person kept escalating the problem (making the problem worse)
Bryant’s Age When He Set His Goal
13
Define Physical Bullying
Physical bullying includes actions such as hitting, slapping, shoving, tripping, etc. It can also include damaging/ stealing someone else’s belongings
What is Something You Are Proud of?
This can be better grades, seeing a change in friendships, feeling more motivated
Positive Label
Smart, Leader, Humorous, etc.
What Could She Have Done Differently?
Taken a deep breath, used I statements, report the incident, etc.
Name 3 People in Your Support System
Trusted adult, friend, family/ relative, someone in your community, teacher, etc.
Give an Example of Social Bullying
This can include spreading rumors, excluding people from plans or groups on purpose, damaging someone’s reputation, etc.
What Are Your Coping Skills to Deal with Stress?
Ignore distractions, listening to music, asking for help, etc.
3 Things you Like About Yourself
I am a good friend, I am fun, I am determined (I don’t give up easily)
Positive and Negative Coping Mechanism
Positive: walk away, use a coping skill, talk to someone
Negative: Avoidance, hurting others, denial, etc.
How Did Bryant Motivate Himself?
He accepted it was okay to fail, made a goal for himself that was specific and to be completed in a timely manner, observed others strengths and weaknesses, etc.
Consequences of Bullying
Being bullied makes young people feel insecure, feel unsafe, and negatively affects their mental health.
What Makes You a Good Friend?
I am patient, I listen, I care about what they go through
How do you Change a Negative Label?
Identify what needs to change, make plans to change the behavior that isn’t working for you, focus on your strengths
How Do you Know You’re Using a Positive Defense Mechanism?
You are helping, not hurting, yourself and others
Why is it OK to fail?
failure teaches you something new, forces you to be creative, failure can humble you and help you develop resilience