Bully Blocking: A guidebook for teachers, parents and counsellors - Paperback

by Evelyn M. Field (Author)

This insightful and practical guide delves deep into the complex issue of school bullying. Completely revised and updated, this edition of Field's best-selling resource explains what bullying is, the injuries and trauma it inflicts, the underlying reasons behind it and the need for more effective interventions.

Field presents valuable tools and tactics that busy teachers, parents and counsellors can use to empower students to effectively manage bullying. These skills and strategies can be applied in various contexts, whether by mental health professionals, educators, parents, or even peers who want to support bullied students.

Despite the seemingly daunting nature of school bullying, Bully Blocking offers hope and a path forward. Field's evidence-based approach and practical solutions make this book an essential resource for anyone looking to help students navigate the challenging terrain of bullying, equipping them with the social survival skills they need to thrive in today's complex social landscapes.

Author Biography

Evelyn M. Field OAM is a psychologist, professional speaker, best-selling author, and regular media commentator. She has spent more than four decades helping students and adults develop social survival skills and managing bullying in schools and the workplace. Her passion was recognised in Australia's Queen's Birthday Honours in June 2014, 'for service to the community, particularly initiatives against bullying in schools and the workplace'.