Crossing The Line: How to Deal With Bullying

By David Washington

Truth be told, there is no way to guarantee a happy outcome in a bullying situation. There are however, some tried and tested principles and strategies to which one can resort when facing this highly stressful challenge. It is possible therefore, through preparation and rehearsal become better equipped to deal with bullying. At the same time, one can acquire the confidence and poise needed to successfully employ the strategy developed when faced with a bully(s). This resource book depicts an illustrative example in which Kenroy endeavors to apply what he has been taught concerning how to deal with the bully 'Stretch'. The account is followed by some talking points for interactive bibliotherapy individual or group sessions, a group facilitation plan, and a creative writing exercise designed to assist participants in developing a personal strategy and the confidence to deal with bullying in a thoughtful and dignified manner.

• Language: English
• Publisher: David Washington
• Release date: Jan 8, 2015
• ISBN: 9781310962837

David Washington

David Washington holds a B. A. degree in Psychology and M. A. degree in Anthropology, the interface of culture and personality being the focus of his research and study. Throughout the years he has pursued a persistent interest, both as a writer and self-help enthusiast, in the efficacy of literature as an agent of personal development. His literature therapy publications are an outgrowth of this enthusiasm and an interest as a writer in art as for something more than its own sake.

Book preview

CROSSING THE LINE:

How to Deal with Bullying

BY

DAVID WASHINGTON

Smashwords Edition, License Notes

This ebook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. This ebook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each recipient. If you are reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then please return to Smashwords.com and purchase your own copy. Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author.

The people and situations depicted in this story are fictional. Any resemblance to persons living or deceased is purely coincidental.

Copyright © 2009 David Washington

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introductory Note

Crossing the Line

Talking Points for Bibliotherapy

Bibliotherapy Group Facilitation Plan

Creative Writing work page

About David Washington

Other Books