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Book Review: Stress: Myth, Theory and Research

July 28, 2008

Jones, F., Bright, J. (2001). Stress – Myth, Theory and Research. Pearson Education Limited. ISBN: 0-130-41189-2. »

Counselling Case Study: Learning to Let Go

June 26, 2008

Elizabeth came to counselling because she was experiencing intense anger, and was not coping with her life. She complained of failed relationships with her ex-husband, and with another man whom she left her husband to be with. Elizabeth cannot move on from the anger she feels about her failed relationships and she is feeling isolated from her family and friends. This had an effect on her ability t... »

How to Address Bullying: Assessing the Next Steps

June 3, 2008

Depending on the outcomes so far, you should use the following guidelines: Un-Happy »

How to Address Bullying: Evaluate the School’s Response

June 2, 2008

The fourth step (click the links to review steps 1, 2 & 3) in addressing bullying involves evaluating the school’s response. After having a follow-up meeting with teachers and other relevant school staff, document what was discussed in the meeting, including the date, the meeting attendant’s names and positions, and details of what was discussed and agreed upon. »

How to Address Bullying: Consult with Teachers

May 29, 2008

The third step (click the links to review steps 1 and 2) in addressing bullying involves helping your child develop positive strategies. »

How to Address Bullying: Consult with Teachers

May 27, 2008

The second step in addressing bullying involves consulting your child’s teacher/s. »

How to Address Bullying: Listen To Your Child

May 26, 2008

There are four simple steps to take when addressing bulling. Each step is just as important as the other, so ensure you put the same thought and effort into each step. We’ll explore each of these steps in the upcoming posts: »

Child Bullying: Your Feelings as a Parent

May 22, 2008

If you believe that your child is a victim of bullying, you are most probably experiencing two reactions. Firstly, outrage, coupled with other emotions such as confusion and guilt. Secondly, this may raise memories of your own experiences with bullying – either as being bullied, as the bully or as a bystander. It is absolutely natural if you are experiencing these memories and feelings. »

The Downward Spiral of Bullying

May 20, 2008

The act of bullying usually does not just happen. A child is not bully-free one day and then a victim of full-blown bullying the next. If this was the case, victims of bullying would be more likely able to react more proactively against the bullying behaviour. It is believed that bullying involves a gradual and deliberate process. Keith Sullivan (2000) describes this process as The Downward Spiral... »

Common Myths about Bullying

May 16, 2008

The knowledge many people have about bullying is based on myths and misunderstandings. These can be dangerous because these attitudes may make you double guess yourself and your reactions to bullying. The following table contains six of the most misconstrued myths about bullying. »

What is Bullying?

May 14, 2008

According to the Victorian Education Department bullying is defined as: ‘when someone, or a group of people, who have more power at the time, deliberately upset or hurt another person, their property, reputation or social acceptance on more than one occasion.’ »

Child Bullying: Signs

May 12, 2008

In most cases a child will not tell an adult that they are being bullied and the school may not be aware of any subtle changes in a child’s behaviour. Therefore it is crucial for parents to identify when their child is experiencing a problem. If you have noticed that your child’s attitude, behaviour or emotional responses have changed recently, the issue of bullying should be considere... »

Series: Coping with Your Child Being Bullied

May 9, 2008

Long gone are the days when the phrase ‘sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me’ was used to toughen the kids in the school playground. Bullying is now an issue that is taken very seriously by parents and schools. »

Fostering the Development of Children’s Self-Esteem

April 21, 2008

Self esteem is… a person’s overall assessment of her or his personal adequacy or worth. (Weiten, 1998) feelings of self-worth stemming from the individual’s positive or negative beliefs about being valuable and capable. www.dphilpotlaw.com/html/glossary.html feeling good about yourself. It means liking yourself and being content with, and even proud of, who you are.(Hartley-Brewe... »

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