Anti Bullying
How to Deal with it and how to Help Victims of Bullying
The Different Types of Bullying
- Cyber Bullying - this type of bullying can be any form of bullying online.
- Physical - this is physically harming the victim (e.g kicking and hitting)
- Verbal - using words offensively towards a person like swearing or calling then rude names
- Social - this is mostly to do with friendships, it can be anything from isolating yourself from the rest of the world to being excluded.
- Psychological - can be a lot of things but mostly being stalked or constantly stared at
The Effects of Bullying on a Physical, Social and Mental Level
- Physical- the effects of physical bullying on a victim are usually cuts, bruises,scratches and they will usually look hurt and sad.
- Social- a victim who is being socially bullied will usually distance themselves from others and, will lose a lot of their friends because they will constantly feel like their being abandoned and their self esteem will drop dramatically.
- Mental- someone who has been mentally bullied will have ver little confidence, won't be able to cope with stress and can not express their emotions.
What Bullying Sounds Like
- the different types of bullying, what kind of comments the bully can make about you
What Bullying Feels Like
- this picture is mainly social bullying, being excluded out of a group
What Bullying Looks Like
- mainly physical in this picture as the little boy would definitely be afraid of the bully
Strategies for Coping with Being Bullied
- Have a good network of people in your life who will support you and make you the best person you can be.
- Confront the bully and stand up yourself
- Use SEAL and tell the bully how you are feeling using I statements.
- Stop - think about what you are doing
- Explain - tell the bully what you are feeling and what there actions are causing you to feel.
- Affirm and acknowledge - what rights do each of you have in this situation, what role do you think you have in this situation.
- Lock - the L is not really relevant in this type on situation unless the bully is a friend of some sort.
- Talk to someone you trust whether it be a family member, a good friend or a school councilor or teacher
Health Resources Aimed at Supporting Victims of Bullying
school counselors
parents or another family member you can trust
a website that has advice (e.g bullying.org)
a call service where someone you don't know can talk to you and give you advice about the particular situation you are in
- teachers or an adult at the school
All of these resources/people can help you make sure that the bully doesn't get to you, that the bullying won't lead to something more serious (e.g depression or anxiety) . They can give you advice and support on how to deal with the bully.
Recommended Website for student Use
Kids Helpline
- Kids Helpline is a very good website to give you advice about bullying. They also have a call service so if you want to tell someone about your problems and get advice they are there for you.
- They can help you identify if your really being bullied or if it is just a normal argument.
- They can give you some anti-bullying activities to help you.