Psych for Life with Dr. Amanda Ferguson
School Bullying - and why it can set up a path of life-long destruction if not resolved properly
May 3, 2022
In today's episode I speak with Evelyn M. Field, OAM a psychologist and international authority on treating school and workplace bullying. With over forty years experience, we discuss what bullying is, contributing factors, short and long term impacts and how to help students and adults develop social survival skills to manage school bullying. Discover how bullying can damage, not only the victim, but also the bully and onlookers. Fascinatingly, find out why knowing about bears teaches us about bullies!
In today's episode I speak with Evelyn M. Field, OAM a psychologist and international authority on treating school and workplace bullying. With over forty years experience, we discuss what bullying is, contributing factors, short and long term impacts and how to help students and adults develop social survival skills to manage school bullying. This is a must listen episode for parents, teachers and caregivers to be better equipped to recognise and manage bullying behaviours.

Evelyn recently released a fabulous book for children called "Harry the Bully Blocker" available  now at book stores.

Practitioners can also watch Evelyn's free  webinar “Harry the Bully Blocker” a tool for treating bullied clients - https://www.bullying.com.au/


*Please note if your child needs urgent attention from bullying, please take them to your general practitioner or local hospital. Alternatively the following helplines are available 24/7:
Kids Helpline 1800 55 1800
Lifeline 13 11 14