What is Bullying?
Bullying is a repeated behavior that is intended to hurt, harm, or intimidate another person. This can be done in a variety of ways: physical aggression, verbal abuse, exclusion, or online harassment.
It can occur anywhere, and can have serious and long-lasting effects: low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and physical health problems.
Extreme or long-lasting bullying can push kids beyond their capacity to cope, driving kids to self-harming behaviors, or even consider taking their own life to end their pain. By the time a child reaches out to a someone for help, they’ve probably endured bullying for a long time.
It’s important to talk to your children about bullying – if you think your child is being bullied, has witnessed bullying, or being a bully to others. Encourage them to speak up if they or someone they know is being bullied. If your child is being bullied, it’s important to take action by talking to their teacher, school counsellor, or another appropriate authority figure.
BullyingCanada is here to help your bullied kids 24/7, it is a nonprofit organization that provides support and resources to those affected by bullying.
If your child is being bullied, we can help, free of charge, in the following ways:
Counselling – provide free counselling services to those who have experienced bullying. Your child can speak to a trained counsellor who can provide support and guidance on how to cope with bullying.
Resources – has a wealth of resources available on its website, including information on how to identify bullying, how to report bullying, and how to build resilience and self-esteem.
Advocacy – can act as an advocate for your child by working with schools, law enforcement, and other organizations to address bullying and ensure that your child is safe.
Education – is committed to educating the public about bullying and its effect, to raise awareness and promote positive change.
Support – provides a safe and supportive space for those who have experienced bullying.
Working together with organizations like BullyingCanada, you can help your child overcome bullying and build a brighter future.