Bully Blocking: A guidebook for teachers, parents and counsellors

by Evelyn M. Field

Overview

This insightful and practical guide delves deep into the complex issue of school bullying. Completely revised and updated, this edition of Field's best-selling resource explains what bullying is, the injuries and trauma it inflicts, the underlying reasons behind it and the need for more effective interventions.

Field presents valuable tools and tactics that busy teachers, parents and counsellors can use to empower students to effectively manage bullying. These skills and strategies can be applied in various contexts, whether by mental health professionals, educators, parents, or even peers who want to support bullied students.

Despite the seemingly daunting nature of school bullying, Bully Blocking offers hope and a path forward. Field's evidence-based approach and practical solutions make this book an essential resource for anyone looking to help students navigate the challenging terrain of bullying, equipping them with the social survival skills they need to thrive in today's complex social landscapes.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781922607850
Publisher:	Amba Press
Publication date:	11/08/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	220
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Evelyn M. Field OAM is a psychologist, professional speaker, best-selling author and regular media commentator. She has spent more than four decades helping students and adults develop social survival skills to manage bullying in schools and the workplace. She was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for her initiatives in school and workplace bullying.

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

1 The bullying problem

2 Why does bullying occur?

3 Bullies and their targets

4 Empower your attitude

5 Managing feelings

6 Self-esteem

7 Communication

8 The basics of bully blocking

9 Retorts and comebacks

10 Social support networks

11 For parents

12 For schools

13 For counsellors

Conclusion

About the author

Acknowledgements

References

Index