The Problem with Bullying with Al Peoples and Felipe Blue
Description
Al Peoples, LCSW, and Felipe Blue, LCAS, CSI, LCMHCA discuss the problems with bullying and its impact on mental health on this episode.
What is bullying?
The prevalence of bullying in the African-American community
The impact of bullying on African American youth
Why is it important to address bullying in the African-American community?
Chapter 1: Understanding Bullying
Different types of bullying
The signs and symptoms of bullying
The risk factors for bullying
The consequences of bullying
Chapter 2: Bullying in the African-American Community
The unique challenges faced by African-American youth who are bullied
The intersection of bullying and other forms of oppression, such as racism and sexism
The impact of bullying on the African-American community as a whole
Chapter 3: Preventing Bullying
What parents can do to prevent their children from being bullied
What educators can do to create a school environment that is free from bullying
What students can do to stand up to bullying
Chapter 4: Responding to Bullying
What to do if you or your child is being bullied
How to support a child who is being bullied
How to report bullying to school officials
Chapter 5: Healing from Bullying
The long-term effects of bullying
How to help a child heal from bullying
Resources for parents and educators
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