Don't Be A Bully
What is a Bystander?
A bystander is anyone who is aware that bullying is happening.
What is the amygdala?
The amygdala is an automatic part of the brain, the feelings alarm.
Give and example of a common interpersonal conflict that happens at school.
Disagreements about what to do at recess, disagreements about rules of games played at recess, arguments with friends, disagreements about how a class project should be done etc.
What is Miss Haynes’ favorite football team?
The New England Patriots
What are the 3 R’s of bullying?
Recognize, Report, and Refuse
What is the Cortex?
The cortex is the thinking part of the brain. It helps manage our emotions and make positive decisions
Give an example of doing something that makes a conflict escalate?
Blaming the other person, physical aggression, yelling etc.
Who is Miss Haynes’ favorite football player?
Tom Brady
What is the definition of bullying?
Bullying is when one or more people repeatedly harm, harass, intimidate, or exclude others. It is unfair and one-sided
What is happening in the brain if you respond to a problem in an negative explosive way?
The cortex is overwhelmed, your emotions are taking over, and you may end up doing or saying something you regret.
What happens to a conflict if you do not take time to think through your response or how you are communicating?
The conflict will escalate, you may regret saying or doing something you don't mean, you may hurt the other person etc.
Where is Miss Haynes from? Name somewhere Miss Haynes used to live.
Portland/Oregon, Vancouver, Spokane, Montana
What are 3 things you can you do to help someone being bullied?
Report what is happening to an adult, Refuse by standing up to the bully, and or offer support and encouragement to the person being bullied.
Name 3 ways to calm your body when you have a strong emotion.
Slow breathing, walk away, listening to music, physical activity, doing something creative, etc.
What can you do to keep a conflict from escalating?
Wait until you are ready to respond, respond in a respectful way that does not blame the other person etc.
Name a college team that Miss Haynes roots for?
Oregon Ducks, Gonzaga Bulldogs, or Montana Grizzlies
What is a rumor and why shouldn't we spread rumors?
Rumors are stories, often about other people, that are passed on to multiple people. They are often harmful, they change overtime, and is a form of bullying etc.
What do emotions tell us?
Emotions give us information. Examples: if we are scared, our emotions tells there may be something dangerous around. If we are sad, that tells us we really care about something or that we may need help.
Describe or give examples of the difference between aggressive, passive, and assertive communication?
Passive: quiet, unresponsive, timid and small communication, often you are not saying what you need or want.
Assertive: telling what you need or want with a reason in a respectful, strait-forward way.
What is Miss Haynes' favorite fruit?
Pineapples