Social Responsibility Solving Problems in Peaceful Ways

Solving Problems in Peaceful Ways: A Look at Bullying.

WITS W – Walk away I – I Message TS – Tell someone

What is Bullying? Mrs. Carlson Physical –A shove, a push, a fight Intimidation Harassment Name calling Exclusion

Cyber-Bullying Mrs. Denton Sending, writing texting, posting information on the web with the intent to cause someone emotional harm.

It’s all about perception The Panorama Players Present: “Smarty Pants”

What does a bully get from bullying people? Mr. Carabine Attention Entertainment Control An emotional charge POWER

The Panorama Players Present “Don’t touch my “hat”

Reponses not yet meeting expectations Mr. Carabine Crying Yelling Whining Physical Run away Gossiping Avoidance Withdrawal Change behaviours Retaliation Nothing

The Panorama Players Present “Don’t touch my hat” Part 2

Ignore Mrs. Denton Walk away Turn your head No Gestures No response at all Keep smiling Don’t show your feelings are hurt

“Being a part of the solution” The Panorama Players “Being a part of the solution” “The Buddy Rescue” Being a Hero -Not a Zero

I don’t like it when you push me off the bench like that. I Message Mrs. Denton State problem and your expectation “I don’t like it when you ___. Please stop doing that. If you don’t stop, I’ll tell someone who’ll do something about it.” Sorry Luigi

The Panorama Players Present “I Message” The Wrong Way

How to Deliver the Message. Mrs. Denton Timing is everything. Speak to the bully alone. Never deliver the I message when you are angry, frustrated or afraid. Make eye contact when delivering the message. Nervous? Practice first.

The Panorama Players Present The “I” Message The Right Way

Reporting is: Mr. Carabine Letting an adult know that there is unsafe behaviour taking place. Looking after your friends by keeping them out of bigger trouble. Stopping a bully before the behaviour develops into a pattern. Telling an adult until something is done.

Solving Problems in Peaceful Ways means: Mr. Carabine Is controlled and not impulsive . You need to slow yourself down. It takes time and practice to learn the techniques. When in doubt, ask for help.

WITS W – Walk away I – I Message TS – Tell Someone

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