Dealing With a Bully

English: this is my own version of what bullyi...

(Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Dealing With a Bully

What is bullying?

Bullying can mean many different things. According to Childline, these are some ways children and young people have described bullying:

· being called names
· being teased
· being pushed or pulled about
· having money and other possessions taken or messed about with
· having rumours spread about you
· being ignored and left out
· being hit, kicked or physically hurt in any way
· being threatened or intimidated

Bullying can also be part of other forms of abuse, including neglect, emotional, physical and sexual abuse and on-line bullying is already notorious.

But of course bullying doesn't happen just to children, although children and the elderly are particularly at risk.

People can be bullied for all sorts of reasons or no particular reason at all.

Sometimes people who bully others pick up on a small thing that makes someone stand out and they use it to hurt them. This might be the way someone looks, the things they like doing or even what kinds of clothes they wear. It can be homophobic, racist, against someone who is disabled or for some reason that just isn't obvious to anyone but the bully. Often bullying just helps the bully to feel powerful.

Being bullied is painful and it can be frightening. Don’t ignore bullying – it won’t go away on its own and it may get worse.

If you think your child is being bullied try the Childline link.

You will find very good advice on dealing with adult bullying here http://www.mentalhealthsupport.co.uk/AdultBullying.html

If you think you are being bullied at work ACAS provides free, confidential advice on employment relations problems including bullying, They provide a free helpline Monday–Friday, 08:00–20:00 Saturday, 09:00–13:00 tel

08457 47 47 47; Minicom users:

08456 06 16 00 Their website is here

Want to be a Confident Networker? Join my free Teleseminar on 26thJune 2012

Wendy Mason is a Life and Career Coach. She helps people have the confidence they need to be successful at work and to change career while maintaining a good work/life balance. You can email her at wendymason @wisewolfcoaching.com

Friday Recipe - Catalan Fish Stew - Rick Stein

Friday Recipe - Catalan Fish Stew - Rick Stein This is an everyday Catalan fish soup that is more like a stew and has several variants. Like so many Catalan dishes, it starts with a sofregit of fried garlic and tomato. A hearty Catalan fish soup; a meal in bowl. Catalan fish stew Ingredients 6 tbsp olive oil 1 large Spanish onion, chopped 2 fennel bulbs, chopped 150g/5oz chorizo, diced 1 red chilli, finely chopped 1 tsp fennel seeds, ground 2 cloves new season garlic, crushed ½tsp sweet paprika powder 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 tsp saffron strands (optional) 3 fresh bay leaves 1 tin plum tomatoes 100ml/3½ fl oz fish stock or water 150ml/5 fl oz white wine 500g/1 lb 2oz mussels, cleaned 650g/1 lb 7 oz firm white fish (bream, pollock, cod, monkfish), filleted, dredged in flour and fried in olive oil 100g/3½ oz toasted almonds, ground To serve 1 lemon, cut into wedges steamed potatoes and spring greens Preparatio...

4 Myths about Comforting Friends

I found this useful and interesting post by Maura Kelly on the Marie Claire website! 4 Myths about Comforting Friends In two recent posts, I've talked about the advice grief educator Val Walker gives on how to help friends who are dealing with the end of a relationship , whether from a breakup or the loss of a loved one. Those posts have focused mostly on what to say . Now, let's talk about myths surrounding the art of comforting — and about a few things you should (and shouldn't) do if you want to help. Read more at How To Comfort A Friend - Comforting Words For Friends - Marie Claire Related articles Having a Bad Day - Tips For Dealing With Days When You Just Feel Down Be Successful - Making A Personal Change - Part 1 Admit A Change is Needed Are you stressed-out by your poor work-life balance?

Something Sacred To Start Your Day - Navajo Early Morning Blessing

Something Sacred To Start Your Day - Navajo Early Morning Blessing ly Morning Blessing "Hooghan" from the album Sacred Mountains by Louie Gonnie courtesy Canyon Records (www.canyonrecords.com). Graphics by Rezboyz Designz Translation "The mountains were put there - in holy way, they told us that that will be our spiritual home. In the middle of the home will be a fire burning, there will be a door, there will be a fire poker (Sacred to Dine'), You're thoughts will be good, You will have plans to make, Life will be blessed, There the hope will stay." Singing Translation The home is there, prayer in the home, pray in the home, in the beauty way with the scared pollen pathway, the home is there, the home is there!

Your Happiness Factor

Search This Blog