CONTENTS

About This Course

Table of Contents

1. School Bullying: What It Is and Why It Hurts
2. The Role of Bullies, Victims, and Witnesses
3. Factors Contributing to Bullying and Violence
4. Screening and Assessment
5. Treatment For Children and Adolescents
6. Prevention and Intervention
7. Legal and Ethical Issues

Supplements
Case Studies
Fact Sheets
References
Resources

The ABCs of Bullying
Addressing, Blocking, and Curbing School Aggression

Helping Youth Develop Resiliency

Mental heath practitioners can play an important role in helping youth develop resiliency. Some strategies include being able to:

• Identify the youth's assets.
• Identify the family's assets.
• Role-model positive behavior.
• Encourage learning and participation in extracurricular activities.
• Encourage the youth to explore and identify his or her values and beliefs.
• Teach communication skills, problem-solving skills, and decision-making skills.
• Promote community involvement.
• Help youth to identify goals and find the resources to help achieve these goals.
• Set clear expectations with the youth.
• Encourage the youth to develop a positive sense of self.

From "Resiliency-based research and adolescent health behaviors" by E. Rink and R. Tricker 2003, The Prevention Researcher, 10(1), p. 4. Copyright 2003 by Integrated Research Services, Inc. (www.trponline.org). Reprinted by permission.