Virtual Collaborative Workshop Series
Practical Strategies for Bringing an End to Bullying
Date: October 23, 2024
Time: 1:00 PM
Workshop Description
In this training, participants learn how to discern between rude, mean, and bullying behaviors among young people and how to assess reported incidents of bullying in schools. Professionals will gain ideas for shaping a school culture that helps prevent bullying and for integrating social and emotional learning into regular curriculum. Professionals and parents alike will learn specifics for what they can say to students to stop bullying in-the-moment and how to listen effectively to students when they reach out for help. Intervening to keep social media activity from interfering with school dynamics will also be discussed.
About the Speaker
Signe Whitson is an author and internationally-recognized speaker with 25 years of experience working with children, teens, and families. She serves as the Dean of Students at a K-8 school in northeastern Massachusetts and is the Chief Operating Officer of the Life Space Crisis Intervention (LSCI) Institute, an international training program for turning crisis situations into learning opportunities for children and youth. Signe is the author of eight books, including 8 Keys to End Bullying: Strategies for Parents and Schools.
