Bullying. Why does it happen? Who does it involve? And of course, how can we safeguard all children from being either victims or bullies. Bullying is everywhere. And modern times means it extends beyond the playground into the intended sanctuary of the home via social media and online platforms. The impact of bullying can be devastating, from long-term mental health fall-out, suicidality, alterations in one’s sense of self, and social isolation to name a few. Dr. Vanessa will discuss how bullying is impactful not only for the “victim”, but also for the “bully.” She will discuss how bullies and their victims are made to think, where that thinking comes from, and key things grown-ups can be doing to protect children from becoming either victim or bully.
The Q & A time is included at the end.
| Dr. Vanessa Lapointe is a mom, parenting educator, best-selling author, international speaker, and a regularly invited media guest. She holds a doctoral degree in psychology, and practiced as a psychologist for nearly 20 years, before devoting her full-time energy to connecting with parents and other “big people” around the globe in 2023. Founder of The North Star Developmental Clinic, Dr. Vanessa has long been supporting families and children in her developmental clinic alongside her team. |
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