Cyber Bullying and What to Do About It
Posted February 27th, 2009Sarah Newton asked: There is a new form of bullying hitting the streets and no surprise, the new culprits are the mobile phone and the internet.Unlike in my day when you could walk away from the bully, see their face and turn the other cheek, these new bullies are anonymous and operate 24/7, making it [...]
Bullies in the Workplace
Posted February 26th, 2009Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq. asked: What is Workplace Bullying?In many ways, it is similar to playground bullying; except that as adults it should no longer be an issue. It is aggressive behavior that should be personally contained, but for some reason is not. Bullying involves more than one incident of aggressive negative behavior. It is [...]
School Bullying Stopped: Don’t Be Fooled by the Smoke Screen!
Posted February 24th, 2009Paula Mccoach asked: School Bullying Stopped: Don’t Be Fooled by the Smoke Screen! By Paula McCoach http://www.bullyzapper.comSchool bullies are manipulators.They are masters at confusing students as well as adults.But with these masters of manipulation, we must always look at the big picture!Hardcore bullies will often try to confuse the issue when being confronted with their [...]
3-part Happiness Formula to Brighten your Life
Posted February 23rd, 2009Toronto Arkland asked: Are you in pursuit of happiness? Are there people in your life who depress you? Do you wish that someday we’ll find an end to wars, school shootings, and other atrocities that stem from unhappiness?If you’re like me, deep down you not only want to know how to be happy but you [...]
Increasing Incidences of Racist Bullying
Posted February 22nd, 2009Anurag Ahluwalia asked: Racism is children is another form of bullying known as racist bullying. This is very common and occurs when someone is treated unfairly, picked on and harassed by other children because of their race, colour, traditions or beliefs. Bullying of this kind may take different forms such as making racist remarks, threats, [...]
What Is a Bullying Pass-by Nibble?
Posted February 17th, 2009Abbey Whitehall asked: What the heck is a “Pass-By Nibble?”, you’re wondering. It’s something that both sharks and bullies do before they go in for the kill. Both test their potential victims out first by gently taking a nibble. Sharks do it with their teeth. Bullies do it with off color remarks and other, very [...]
Internet Harassment – Fight Back With A Reverse Email Search
Posted February 16th, 2009Ed Opperman asked: Do you ever wonder why the large Internet service providers, social networking sites and message board forums don’t do anything to stop cyber harassment and online stalking? It’s because the Communications Decency Act of 1996 (“CDA”) Section 230(c)(1) shields providers of interactive computer services from liability for the actions of the individuals [...]
Bullying by Leaving You Out: What to Do?
Posted February 16th, 2009Abbey Whitehall asked: What would you have done in the following circumstance? Here’s a scenario a client of mine told me about. She wasn’t happy with the way she’d handled it and wanted my input.Beverly’s Dilemna – Everyone in the office, from the boss down was taking “shots” at Beverly. The supervisor, Joan, regularly denied [...]
Online Games – Play With Your Children To Stop Worrying
Posted February 11th, 2009Cdmohatta asked: Regular news reports and some stray studies suggest that some online games are affecting children. Parents are worried and blame the gaming industry. This approach is similar to blame the alcohol industry if your child starts drinking or blame the tobacco industry if your child becomes a smoker. What about parental responsibility? If [...]
Bullying and Boundaries
Posted February 10th, 2009Anne Walsh asked: “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent” – Eleanor Roosevelt.If you are the victim of bullying the chances are that you think the opening quote is harsh and unfair and not applicable to you. But I’d like you to think about it a little more…and realise how liberating it [...]