Archive for September, 2010

Stop Abusive, Bullying Teachers

Tuesday, September 28th, 2010

Which professions, in their teaching schools and in their on-the-job practices, foster or tolerate the worst and most flagrant forms of bullying?  I don’t know, but teaching is right up there with doctors and lawyers and others I may be overlooking. I see two kinds of principals running two very different kinds of public schools.

Is it Normal for Kids to Bully?

Friday, September 17th, 2010

At every presentation for teachers wanting to stop school bullying, I get asked, “Is bullying normal?”

Don’t be a Bystander-Spectator; be an Active Witness

Monday, September 6th, 2010

There’s a world of difference between being an active witness to bullying and abuse, and being merely a bystander. A bystander has already decided to be an uninvolved spectator, to look the other way, to pretend ignorance if called upon. A witness can make a tactical decision based on the circumstances – intervene now in [...]

Stop Self-Bullying by Blame, Shame and Guilt

Wednesday, September 1st, 2010

If used well, blame and guilt don’t lead to self-bullying.  They’re useful ways of motivating us to do better, even though they can cause a lot of wear and tear on our bodies, minds and hearts. If we analyze our actions objectively we might take on the blame for some of what we did or [...]