When a child(or an adult) has been a victim of bullying, whether physically, verbally or emotionally, that feeling of victimization can remain with him or her for a lifetime. I have found through many years of research that victims can be helped with the support of a parent, guardian, teacher, counselor or friend. The child or adult must feel heard and safe to begin healing from the trauma of being bullied.
It saddens me to admit that each week I read stories about school administrators who are not listening and supporting victims of bullies. I have permission from Sun News in Ottawa to forward this story:
http://www.Sunnewsnetwork.ca/Sunnews/Canada/archives/2012/06/2012 0628-092759.html
Thursday, July 12, 2012
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