Be Bully Free with these 12 tips

Should you, your child, your friends, or other family members be subjected to bullying, there are 12 actions that can really help. Although each action is helpful, it is best to do a combination of these tips to really avoid being the target of bullies.

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If a bully attacks, where do you fall on continuum?

This diagram describes the behavioral responses to any frightening situations such as attacks from bullies. A continuum is a bit like a number line. Your reaction might fall in the most extreme positions on the behavioral continuum (far left or far right) or somewhere in between.

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Lane Kiffin’s penalty policy can benefit bully victims

Have you ever been bullied? Has someone you know ever been bullied? Once you or a loved one has been the target of bullying, you begin to fear that this is just the beginning of an on-going challenge. Bullying happens to people of all ages. Bullying is especially prevalent in our nation’s schools.

So how do you avoid being the target of a bully? As Professor Moody would say in the fourth book in the J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series, “It takes constant vigilance.”

Lane Kiffin, head football coach for the Tennessee Vols, says something similar. ...

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Remember Lane Kiffin’s 2 rules when overcoming bullying

If you or someone you care about is a victim of bullying, it can be hard to overcome the memories. There can be a temptation to deliberate on the negativity of those past events to the point that you feel enervated and hopeless. In that case, it might be helpful to think about the two rules implemented by Vols head coach, Lane Kiffin.

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How we perceive a bully makes a difference

Whenever dealing with bullies, it is extremely important to smile with your eyes, your teeth, and your heart. You might want to imagine that the bully is having a really bad day or that he or she is sick with some disease. Deal with the bully in a gentle but firm way. You are letting him or her know that you have confidence and self-respect.

Click BE BULLY FREE to read the full article on Examiner.com by the School Conflict Resolution Examiner - Debbie Dunn.