Bully Busting

Book excerpt: This practical book aims to help children overcome the damaging effects of teasing and bullying, and to develop understandings and skills which can be used throughout their lives. Special activity pages, with an emphasis on fun, allow young people to apply concepts that are effective in counteracting bullying situations. The book is designed for parents to use with children of primary and secondary school age. Bullybusting is based on Evelyn Field's 'Secrets of relating', a six-step model which has proved highly successful in her counselling work with young people in schools and private practice. The first part of the book, 'Understanding bullying', helps parents understand what happens when children are bullied and provides useful approaches for changing the attitude of children who may feel there is no hope. The second part of the book is activity-based and introduces young readers to 'The six secrets of bullybusting': how to deal with your feelings; understand why you are teased and bullied; build your self-esteem; become a confident communicator; create a 'power pack' of skills; and develop a support network. Book jacket.