Why are kids/people mean to you?

There is an anti-bullying educator I really love.  If I did programs for kids  (which I don’t – I teach adults and teachers), Brooke Gibbs is how I’d want kids …

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Back to School and bullying

Teachers – learn about how this dynamic plays out and how to behaviorally control it. Kids who are being bullied – are too stressed to learn. And seriously – learning how to deal with bullies – is an important life lesson.

Bullying is traumatic. Support the victims don't blame them.

Bullying Self Care

The question is – what are you going to do about it.  First – understand – this is mentally draining and traumatic. Your response to this – isn’t blown out of proportion. It’s ok to respond the way you are.

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Sexual Assault Happens to Men Too

This may seem strange to people who have not been victimized, but it’s hard not to feel responsible for what happens to yourself. And when someone violates you – it’s hard – not to take it personally. And people do.