Bullying is a complex issue and although portrayed extensively in popular books and other media, many myths about bullying persist. Clinicians require knowledge of the nature and outcomes of bullying in order to best address such issues in their practice. This webinar will address common characteristics of bullies and victims, therapeutic measures appropriate for both, as well as interventions for schools and other social settings.
https://frumtherapist.com/workshops/Understandingand2025/viewUnderstanding and Addressing Bullying:
A Practical Guide for Clinicians
Previously Recorded
Presenter: Dr. Rona Novick
Course Length: 2 Hours
This workshop Offers 2 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
Bullying is a complex issue and although portrayed extensively in popular books and other media, many myths about bullying persist. Clinicians require knowledge of the nature and outcomes of bullying in order to best address such issues in their practice. This webinar will address common characteristics of bullies and victims, therapeutic measures appropriate for both, as well as interventions for schools and other social settings.
Introduction - 5 minutes
Definition and phenomenology - 10 minutes(including differentiating from other forms of aggression and common characteristics of bullies and victims)
The role of bystanders - 10 minutes (including both peer and adult bystanders)
Treatment of victims - 20 minutes (including social skills training, anxiety reduction, self-regulation, in-vivo support)
Treatment of bullies - 10 minutes (self-regulation, empathy building, consequences)
Impact of social media - 10 minutes (including guidelines for parents/schools)
School-wide and communal approaches - 15 minutes (including clinician's roles in consulting/supporting such efforts, pro-active and reactive strategies).
Summary and questions - 10 minutes