WILF
• Review the behaviors of a bully.• Learn 5 ways you can stop a bully.• Describe appropriate ways of handling
various bully situations.
Reminder of CounselingClass Expectations
1. Sit up on the steps of the amphitheater with your feet on the step in front of you.
2. Listen, without talking, when the teacher or another student is talking.
3. Raise your hand if you would like to speak.4. When working in groups, stay on task and
work only with your assigned group.5. Follow all directions throughout the
lesson.
What Is A Bully?Our last lesson on bullying was called “Are You A Bully?” Talk to the people in your group about what makes a bully a bully.
A person using bullying behavior is someone who hurts someone else by
intentionally pushing or hitting.
A person using bullying behavior is also someone who joins in the laughing when
someone else teases.
A person using bullying behavior is also someone who makes a point not to let
you sit with them at lunch.
A person using bullying behavior is also someone who hurts your feelings on purpose by rolling their eyes at you.
A person using bullying behavior is someone who uses their popularity to boss others around, telling
others what they should or shouldn’t do.
A person using bullying behavior is someone who tries to control their friend and not let them spend time with others.
Let’s look at the list of bully behaviors.
It’s NOT okay to…• Push• Hit• Hurt Others• Threaten• Intimidate Others
It’s also NOT okay to…• Tease in a hurtful way• Join in laughing when
someone is making fun of someone else
• Exclude others from the group or activities
• Roll our eyes intending to hurt others
• Boss our friends around• Spread rumors about others
What Is Bullying?Bullying is a pattern of repeated behavior that is meant to hurt
someone (physically, emotionally, or socially) and usually has an imbalance of power (physical or social).
How Can You Stop A Bully?
• Talk to your group about how you can stop someone that is bullying you.
• Let’s watch a video called “Five Ways to Stop a Bully”.
• As we watch, think about some strategies you can try.
5 Ways to Stop A Bully
1. Pretend the Bully Doesn’t Bother You2. Tell the Bully to Stop3. Stand Up Together4. Ignore and Walk Away5. Tell an Adult
What Would You Do? Activity
• Take a clipboard, pencil, and a handout from your group’s basket.
• Work with your group to complete “Be Cool” and “Paired Up”.
• When you are finished, complete the questions at the bottom independently.
References
Giachetti, D. (2006). The Bully Proof Kit. Mount Kisco, NY: Human Relations Media.
Senn, D. (2007). Bullying in the Girl’s World: A School-Wide Approach to Girl Bullying. Chapin, SC: Youth Light, Inc.
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