2. All About Bullying Adapted from: The Puzzle Piece Counselor © 2014

3. Define It Types of Bullying Breaking News I Won’t Back Down Stand By Me Can We Fix It? Yes We Can! 10 20 30 40 50

4. TRUE OR FALSE: There are 3 things that define an incident as “bullying.” TRUE! 1.One-sided/imbalance of power 2.Intentional & repeated over time 3.Causes fear & anxiety

5. A behavior that occurs over and over again, sometimes in the same place or at the same time, is called ___________, and is a factor in bullying. a)Harmful b)Repeated c)Intentional b) Repeated *Harmful behavior that is intentional (on purpose) is also a factor in bullying. repeated

6. This factor of bullying is present when, during an incident, one person doesn’t want to participate. One-sided/Imbalance of power

7. A student who doesn’t want to ride the bus to and from school anymore because of another student may be feeling this effect of bullying. Fear & anxiety

8. Your physical size, age, ability, grade, popularity, how much money you have, and intellect are all examples of this, which is usually present in a bullying situation. Differences: Imbalance of power *People who bully use their power to control or harm others

9. Hitting, kicking, tripping, pushing, slapping, or spitting on someone are all examples of this type of bullying. Physical bullying *Other examples of physical bullying include breaking someone’s things and making mean or rude gestures

10. TRUE OR FALSE: The only type of bullying is when someone physically hurts another person. FALSE! There are many types of bullying, and some may cause more damage to a person than physical bullying.

11. This type of bullying occurs when someone is left out on purpose, someone spreads rumors about another person, or someone tells others not to be friends with another person. Social bullying *Social bullying is also called relational bullying. It affects a person’s relationships with others.

12. TRUE OR FALSE: Cyberbullying is part of social bullying. TRUE! Cyberbullying happens when someone sends or posts hurtful things about someone using an online device such as a tablet or cell phone.

13. Teasing, name-calling, taunting, and threatening are all types of: a)Physical bullying b)Verbal bullying c)Cyber bullying d)That is not bullying b) Verbal bullying

14. TRUE OR FALSE: You don’t need to report bullying. That’s a big FALSE! You should always report bullying to an adult you trust. Our #1 priority is to keep you safe.

15. TRUE OR FALSE: When you report bullying, you are a “snitch” or a “tattle-tale.” FALSE! Reporting behavior that threatens the safety of other students is never tattling, even if you are reporting a friend’s behavior.

16. Your teacher, the counselor, the principal, and the nurse are all ______________ in your school to whom you can report bullying or talk about concerns you have about other students. Trusted adults *We can only help solve the problem if we know about it! trusted adults

17. Before you report bullying, you should think about the 3 things that qualify an incident as bullying. One-sided/imbalance of power is one of those factors. What are the other two? 1.Intentional & repeated over time 2.Causes fear & anxiety *If all 3 factors are present in the situation, it is bullying and you should report it to an adult you trust.

18. School officials (principal or counselor) conduct this when you report that another student is bullying you or someone else. An investigation 1.The principal or counselor will interview the target (victim), witnesses, and students accused of bullying. 2.The principal will take appropriate actions or issue consequences. 2.The principal will Inform parents of all students involved in the incident.

19. When responding to someone who is bullying you, you should: a)Do the same thing back b)Let the person keep doing it c)Complain to your friends about it d)None of the above *When responding to bullying behavior, you want to stay calm, in control of yourself, and be confident.

20. TRUE OR FALSE If you choose to engage in negative behavior with a student who is bullying you, you won’t get in trouble because you are just defending yourself. FALSE! In most cases, there is a lot of back-and-forth, and not one person is responsible for the problem caused. Conflicts can be resolved without physical or verbal aggression.

21. When responding to someone who is bullying you, you might: a)Say, “Please stop” in a firm voice b)Stick with friends who support you c)Seek adult help, if needed d)All of the above d) All of the above Show confidence and believe in yourself and your worth!

22. This is the belief in yourself and your abilities. Having it often helps stop bullying. Confidence

23. This strategy, in which you tell yourself positive things about yourself, is helpful in responding to verbal bullying, such as teasing or name-calling. It will help build your self-confidence. Positive Self-Talk

24. If you see someone being bullied, you should: a)Watch and laugh at the bullying b)Encourage the student being bullied to walk away c)Join in and bully the student, too d)Get help from an adult e)Both b & d

25. This is a person who is not being bullied, but watches someone else get bullied. Bystander

26. TRUE OR FALSE: You’re not part of the problem if you’re just watching. FALSE! Not taking action to stop the bullying or report it makes you part of the problem.

27. TRUE OR FALSE: One of the best things you can do for a student being bullied is be his/her friend. TRUE! Bullying makes students feel unwanted and disliked. Caring about and including them help counter the actions of the bully. Plus, it might also help stop the bullying.

28. As a bystander, you can: a)Safely help the victim/target b)Get help from an adult c)Set a good example of respectful and caring behavior towards others d)All of the above

29. This occurs when one or more people disagree or argue about differing ideas or needs. Conflict

30. TRUE OR FALSE: It is easy to solve problems when you’re upset. That’s usually when you come up with the best ideas. FALSE! Just like you wait for a hot pan to cool down before you touch it, people need to cool down before solving a conflict effectively.

31. TRUE OR FALSE: Listening to how others feel is just as important as sharing how you feel. TRUE! When we engage in active listening, we listen to the other person without interrupting and make a comment or ask a question about what the person said when he/she is finished talking.

32. Counting to 10, taking deep breaths, listening to music, thinking of a peaceful place, and using positive self-talk are all examples of this. Cooling down

33. A win-win solution occurs when: a)One person gets what he/she wants b)Both people get something they each want c)Both people are satisfied d)Both b & c