Bullying
What is bullying?
Using power to control or harm others
What is cyberbullying?
Bullying that takes place online.
In general, how does bullying make people feel?
Hurt, sad, mad, angry, and/or scared.
Name 3 coping mechanisms
Journaling, breathing, meditation, listening to music, going outside, dancing, swimming, playing sports, drawing/painting, etc.
Who should you go to if you see someone being bullied or you are being bullied at school?
Trusted adults: parents, teachers, guidance counselors, other family members.
Give an example from the video that made Flats a bully.
Punching Spongebob, following him around, making him scared/feel bad.
What is a bystander?
Someone who witnesses bullying?
How does being bullied affect school performance?
Scared to go to school, skipping classes, caring less, getting bad grades, etc.
What does coping mean? (Not an example - think of a definition.)
Finding ways to deal with feelings/emotions in a healthy way.
What should you do if you are being bullied online?
Take screenshots/record it, show a trusted adult, get off the website, and block the number/account.
Where can you be bullied in person?
At school, on the way to/from school or school-sponsored activities and events, in hallways, bathrooms, lunchroom - anywhere!
What is self-isolation?
Distancing yourself from people/keeping to yourself.
What are short-term effects of bullying?
Feeling sad, scared, and/or angry; skipping school; isolating yourself.
How does coping positively affect mental health?
Distracts you from the bad, allows you to put energy into something good, etc.
What should you do if you see someone being bullied?
Tell a trusted adult, support them, help them away from the situation, be their friend.
How is cyberbullying different from traditional/in-person bullying?
Cyberbullying takes place through technology - social media, instant messages, gaming, etc.; harder to escape.
What are the 3 types of (in-person) bullying?
Physical, social, and verbal.
How does bullying affect friendships?
If a victim self-isolates, they will spend less time with their friends.
What can you do at school to help prevent bullying?
Join/start a club, join/start peer support groups
What percentage of students think bullying is a problem?
Over 71%
What is self-perception?
How someone thinks, views, and/or feels about themselves.
Mental health issues, future violence, dropping out of school, etc.
Describe how you would do guided imagery.
Close eyes, talk us through a scenario, etc.
What were some of the available online resources?
National Association of People Against Bullying & Behavioral Health System Baltimore