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Book SynopsisMeet Emily. She is being bullied by a group of children at school. She describes how this makes her feel, think and act. Eventually, she finds ways to help herself and also realises that she can get help from other people - both adults and other children.
As well as the perspective of the child being bullied, this guide for children aged 7-11 portrays the view of bystanders and the bully, emphasising the difference everyone can make in a bullying situation. Based on the latest research in anti-bullying interventions and written in collaboration with leaders of the field, the book offers practical, tried-and-tested strategies for the prevention of bullying.
Trade ReviewCowie, Tenebaum and Jones offer a thoughtful and useful resource for parents and teachers dealing with bullying. The realistic stories for children and adults to read together and other valuable information found in the book offer a holistic approach to why children are bullied and best practices for how it should be addressed. -- Martin D. Ruck., Professor of Psychology and Urban Education, The Graduate Center, City University of New York
The book proposes an integrative approach to bullying, emphasizing self-confidence, assertiveness, peer support, but also involvement of other caring adults.
Its major contribution to educators and other helping professionals is the provision of knowledge needed to achieve a friendly atmosphere and success in the school environment.
It is a valuable resource for teachers and parents to help children in distress but also for educators around the world.
-- Maria Malikiosi-Loizos, Professor Emeritus of Counseling Psychology at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Table of ContentsHow to Use this Book. 1. Introducing Emily. 2. What is bullying?. 3. What happened when I was bullied. 4. How I felt when I was bullied. 5. What I thought about when I was being bullied. 6. What I did to help myself. 7. People who helped. 8. Hannah: The perspective of the child doing the bullying. 9. Beth and Ravi: The perspective of the bystanders.
Information for Adults. 10. What is bullying?. 11. What are the different types of bullying? 12. What roles do children play in bullying?. 13. Who is at risk of being bullied?. 14. What are the signs to look out for?. 15. What are the effects of being bullied?. 16. What to tell children if they are being bullied?. 17. What other ways can you help at home?. 18. How can schools help to stop bullying?. 19. How can you encourage other children to help?.
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