Bullying is A Pain in the Brain
Mrs. York
School Counselor LFNE
What is bullying?
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Bullies are mean on PURPOSE
Bullies hurt someone again and again OVER & OVER
Bullies can be one person or a group of People
Bullies make you feel afraid it will happen again. FEEL
LIKE THERE IS NOTHING YOU CAN DO
• Bullies can be in school, on the playground, on the busanywhere.
*Act is done on purpose, happens over and over again, victim feels
there is nothing they can do, and the bullying act is done to make
someone feel afraid. *
Bullying Behaviors
What does it look like?
It can be verbal or nonverbal.
• Name calling, teasing ( Mouth Bully)
• Hitting, kicking, pushing, shoving, or physical
contact that would hurt or injure a person
(Muscle Bully)
• Telling others not to be someone’s friend,
spreading rumors, excluding someone on
purpose from groups ( Friend Snatcher Bully)
• Sending messages, pictures, or information
using the computer or cell phone with the
intent to make fun of someone ( Cyber bully)
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Definitions from Time for Tolerance
Bullying Terms
• THE BULLY- Someone who is unkind to
someone else on purpose
• THE VICTIM- Someone who is being bullied.
• THE WITNESS- A person or people who sees
the bullying happening but are not the bully or
victim
How does it feel when someone
gets bullied
What is your shield if you get
bullied?
• Take a deep breath and get calm.
• Give yourself a positive message.
• Use an “I” message. Use a strong voice and body
language.
• Try an ignore the person teasing you.
• Walk away and get help from an adult
• Go play with supportive friends
• Say something funny “You have a funny way of making
friends” “Thanks for noticing” “Sorry you feel that
way”
• Tell an adult ( Teacher, Mrs. York, Principals, Recess
ladies, Specialists) .
• WIN!! – Walk away, Ignore , Notify an Adult
How can you help someone who is
getting bullied?
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• Stick up for them.
• Refuse to join in.
• Don’t rush over and take
them on – it might not be
safe.
• If you report a bullying
behavior it is NOT tattling!!!
What can Parents Do?
• Create open lines of communication so
your child will be able to talk with you if a
situation arises that they feel is bullying.
• Model appropriate ways to handle anger
and conflicts.
• Avoid Programs and Games that
encourage violent behaviors.
Bullying is not
• Someone getting in front
of you.
• A friend calling you a
name one time.
• Someone not sharing
with you.
• Someone calling you a
name and you calling
them a name back is not
bullying.
**REVIEW**
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4 types of bullies :
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Bullies make you feel______________ and like there is ______________
You can do.
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Bullies do the same thing ___________ and _________ again.
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A bully is mean to someone by accident or on purpose ?
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What can I do if someone is being a bully?
WIN-