Be Bully Free

A Hands-On Guide to How You Can Take Control

Catherine Thornton, Michael Panckridge

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Jessica Kingsley Publishers
15 April 2017

Bullying & anti-bullying strategies; Primary & middle schools; Personal & social issues: bullying, violence & abuse (Children's&YA)

With bullying affecting approximately one in five children, and an increase in bullying on social media, it remains a frighteningly common issue for children growing up today. Written in a young adult fiction style, Be Bully Free gives the recipient of bullying direct and practical advice to help empower them and take back control of their situation.

The advice is grounded in real world, everyday bullying scenarios and additional information is provided to help children in a range of well-being areas such as nutrition, exercise, sleep, anxiety and more, making the book a highly valuable resource for any child 11+ who is experiencing or has experienced bullying. Sections for families and schools are also included.

By: Catherine Thornton, Michael Panckridge
Imprint: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 215mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 162g
ISBN: 9781785922824
ISBN 10: 1785922823
Pages: 160
Publication Date: 15 April 2017
Recommended Age: From 11 to 16 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Primary & secondary/elementary & high school , Children/juvenile , English as a second language , Children's (6-12)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction. 2. What is Bullying? 3. The Effects of Bullying. 4. The Scenarios and Strategies. 5. Sleeping. 6. Anxiety. 7. Nutrition. 8. Exercise. 9. Assertiveness. 10. Meditation and Relaxation. 11. Self-Talk. 12. So You Think You're a Bully? 13. Bullying in Schools. 14. A Note for Parents. 15. Moving On. 16. Further Information.

Catherine Thornton is a school psychologist at Geelong College, Australia and Clinical Director of Educated Choice and runs a private practice working with families and young children. Michael Panckridge is Deputy Head of Middle School at The Geelong College. Michael has been teaching since 1983 working with primary/middle school students and has authored over 40 children's books.

Reviews for Be Bully Free: A Hands-On Guide to How You Can Take Control

Be Bully Free brings the reality of bullying situations to life in a compelling and accessible way, whether you have personal experience of it or not. The pointers for dealing with these situations are smart, memorable and more than anything, they work! This book is an invaluable guide to navigating the occasionally overwhelming experience of growing up - if only it had been available during our school days! -- Kidscape This is a fantastic resource that clearly and calmly helps people to think about ways to handle bullying. Highly recommended. -- Andrew Fuller, Internationally renowned clinical psychologist and member of the National Coalition Against Bullying