We’ve all encountered unkindness at some point in our lives, but when does teasing or taunting cross the line to become bullying?
For National Bullying Prevention Month, the Connect Canyons crew sat down with two Canyons District specialists to discuss how to spot bullying and respond to it when it’s happening. Karen Brown, a School Psychologist Specialist at Canyons, walks us through how parents can talk with their children about bullying in a way that also promotes open family conversations. We also hear from Wayne Trice, the District’s Social Work Specialist, who talks about the services available across the District.
There are several resources available for anyone experiencing bullying or who may have witnessed bullying. From the SafeUT app, to the Canyons Report Bullying portal, or even Your School Your Voice, there are also resources available through the Canyons Family Center.
Episode Chapters
00:00 Introduction, Meeting the Experts: Karen Brown and Wayne Trice
We introduce our experts who talk about the number of people in place to help guide students when it comes to preventing bullying or supporting mental health.
02:29 Recognizing and Addressing Bullying
Bullying can be a broad topic. We see physical bullying, emotional, and cyber bullying just to name a few. Wayne Trice walks us through how we can all manage that climate in schools.
03:50 Parental Guidance: Starting the Conversation
Karen Brown shares helpful tips for parents to start conversation with students in a way that promotes open conversations with children on a daily basis.
07:37 District Resources and Support Systems
Brown and Trice go over the many resources available at the District from counselors on hand at school to using portals like the SafeUT app.
10:36 Defining Bullying vs. Mean Behavior
Bullying by definition is an unwanted or aggressive behavior, involving a real or perceived power imbalance that is often repeated multiple times or is highly likely to be repeated. Brown lays out the differences between when someone is teasing or being mean to when it becomes bullying.
