Description
Shifting our thinking to help break the cycle of bullying
We all know bullying impacts the academic and emotional lives of our young people. We see it in our schools and hear about it in the news. Why is it still happening? Often it’s because we fail to address the individuals at the heart of the problem—the kids who engage in the behavior. Working With Kids Who Bully challenges us to shift our thinking about these youth. Readers will find
- Information on cyberbullying, relational aggression, mediation, building empathy, and bibliomedia therapy
- Strategies and sample dialogue to use with kids who bully
- Diagrams and charts to clarify suggested approaches
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Part I – Current and New Perspectives on Bullying Behaviors
Chapter 1 – Why A Book on Those Who Bully?
Chapter 2 – Understanding Those Who Bully
Chapter 3 – What Exactly Is Bullying Today?
Chapter 4 – Relational Aggression
Chapter 5 – The Law and Bullying Behaviors
Part II – Working with Those Who Engage in Bullying Behaviors
Chapter 6 – Will This Stuff Work?
Chapter 7 – Essential Skills for Interveners
Chapter 8 – Making the Communication and Relational Connection
Chapter 9 – Forced Apologies and Mediations
Chapter 10 – Applying Elements of Restorative Justice Techniques with Those Who Engage in Bullying Behaviors
Chapter 11 – Building Empathy Within Those Who Bully
Chapter 12 – Thought Before Action: Slowing Down Impulsive Behaviors
Chapter 13 – Morality as a Component of Bullying Prevention
Chapter 14 – Dealing With the Demon That Is Anger
Chapter 15 – When Bullies Live in Space
Chapter 16 – Bystanders or Upstanders?
Chapter 17 – Engaging the Parent
Chapter 18 – Documentation
Chapter 19 – Bibliomedia Therapy
Chapter 20 – When All Else Fails
Chapter 21 – Potholes, Gravel, and Road Tar
Resources for Consideration
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