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Bullying is not ‘boys being boys’

Posted on October 8, 2014 by Focus Adolescent Services
Tyler Long

Often people dismiss bullying as a normal part of growing up. But bullying is cruel and harmful. It’s not normal healthy behavior. It’s not ‘boys being boys’. Being bullied can lead young people to feel anxious, depressed, and afraid. Most …

Posted in Behavior Problems, Mental Health Issues | Tagged bullying, bullying schargel

Emotional Abuse

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Focus Adolescent Services
Emotional abuse

Emotional abuse is the most common form of abuse and the major characteristic of unhealthy relationships. It underlies physical abuse, sexual abuse, bullying, dating violence, family violence, and all forms of human cruelty and unkindness. With emotional abuse, the insults, …

Posted in Behavior Problems, Mental Health Issues | Tagged abuse, bullying, dating violence, emotional abuse, emotional abuse youth sports

Teen Suicide Prevention, Crisis Help, Survivor Support, Important Information

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Focus Adolescent Services
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PLEASE READ   Suicide: Read This First and A Letter to Any Suicidal Young Person Suicide Crisis Help Call a crisis hotline if you or a loved one is contemplating suicide. Crisis hotlines are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a …

Posted in Get Help | Tagged bullying, depression, suicide

This is Cyberbullying

Posted on December 30, 2013 by Focus Adolescent Services
Cyberbullying

Cyberbully, the full movie ― WATCH, SHARE, DISCUSS We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. ― Elie Wiesel Discussion and teaching materials Buy the movie for your family, class, or youth group …

Posted in Behavior Problems, Mental Health Issues | Tagged bullying, suicide

Bullying Prevention Awareness ― Information, Help, Support

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Focus Adolescent Services
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The following bullying prevention awareness resources include organizations, websites, anti-bulling guides, bullying laws and policy. Read the information to learn more about the bullying problem and contact the resources for help, support, and legal information. Bullying Prevention Awareness ― Organizations and …

Posted in Get Help | Tagged abuse, bullying, violence

Bullying – What Parents and Teachers Should Know

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Focus Adolescent Services
Bullying - Spread kindness

We recognize that none of us are born a bully, racist or sexist, for that matter. We have to learn oppressive and damaging behavior. Bullying is a learned response from adults, and the adult world is rife with bullying — …

Posted in Behavior Problems, Mental Health Issues | Tagged abuse, anxiety, bullying, bullying schargel, empathy, trauma, violence

Teen Friendships and Peer Relationships

Posted on December 8, 2013 by Focus Adolescent Services
Teen friendships

Your teen’s friendships and relationships with peers are the most important thing in his or her life. Everyone needs to belong — to feel connected with others and be with others who share attitudes, interests, and circumstances that resemble their …

Posted in Adolescence | Tagged bullying, friendships, juvenile justice friendships, sexual behavior

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