Bullying is a prevalent problem among today’s teens, with an estimated 30% of students between the ages of 12 and 18 being bullied at school. This epidemic is a major threat to the mental, physical, economic, and social well-being of our communities.
Bullying is an intentional aggressive action, methodically and deliberately planned to harm and hurt another person. While bullying is not a new phenomenon, the ways in which people bully have been transformed completely in recent decades. In the past, once a child got off the bus, there was a reprieve from bullying, but today, bullying has moved out of the school yard and invaded every realm of a youth's life through the use of electronics and technology. The consequences of bullying include psychological problems, and some extend well into adulthood. Research has demonstrated that some of the consequences and correlations of bullying include:
What resources are available to help the victim, the perpetrator, and their families? Bullying programs pop up right and left, and national and international awareness is brought to the issue, but many teens who are bullied don't seek help. The perpetrator—who is about four times as likely to have been hurt by a family member than peers who were neither bullies nor victims of bullying—may lack necessary social skills to communicate and express feelings. Many parents don’t know what to do or where to turn. As clinicians, how do we reach these individuals and let them know that it does get better, that there is hope, and to never give up? Collectively, what can we do to stop this vicious cycle before it causes more devastation?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is considered one of the most effective and trusted treatments for the emotional repercussions of bullying, including emotional distress, posttraumatic stress, and social anxiety. CBT helps people understand their feelings and thoughts regarding a particular situation and how those feelings and thoughts influence their emotional responses and actions. When people suffer from unpleasant situations, destructive thoughts and behaviors are used as coping mechanisms, and these same tactics can be detrimental to intimate relationships, social situations, and professional prospects. Recognizing the correlation between thought processes and actions is a critical step in developing better behaviors. In other words, before new thought processes can take effect, the old ones must be understood.
This unique web conference will address the very core of bullying. All dimensions of bullying will be explored, and no stone will be left unturned. Case scenarios and real-life examples will be reviewed, and the audience will engage in thought-provoking discussions and role-playing scenarios. This interactive web conference will help you learn more effective ways to help your clients cope with bullying. More importantly, it will drive the message home that there is hope, that interventions do have positive impacts, and that we can work collectively to decrease bullying.
This web conference is intermediate instructional level and designed to help clinicians:
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"She was clear, articulate, and easy to understand. It was great to see her on the video talking while the program was going forward. Excellent presenter!" - Karen Christopherson, MSW, LMSW, CAADC
Raychelle C. Lohmann, MS, LPC, is an author who writes on top issues facing teens and parents. Most recently, she co-authored a self-help book for teenagers with Julia V. Taylor, The Bullying Workbook for Teens. Raychelle is also the author of an anger management guide for educators and counseling professionals who work with troubled teens, titled Staying Cool...When You're Steaming Mad and The Anger Workbook for Teens. Lohmann received her undergraduate degree in psychology and her master’s of science degree in counselor education from North Carolina State University in Raleigh.
Lohmann is a contributor to Sharecare.com, an interactive question/answer platform developed by the founder of WebMD and Dr. Oz. SharecareNow listed Lohmann among the top 10 most influential people online for children’s mental health in 2013. She is a member of the NCDA, ASCA, ACA, and SC Counselors Association. Raychelle is a National Board Certified Counselor and a Global Career Development Facilitator.
Raychelle is driven by her mission statement: To help people transform their lives from the inside, out. For more information on Raychelle and her work, please visit www.raychelleclohmann.com.