Monday, January 17, 2011

Lecture on School Bullying 17th February 2011


The Anxiety Disorders Association of Victoria Presents
Empowering your child to deal with School Bullying
A Lecture with Evelyn Field, Clinical Psychologist & Author

Overview:
Most children are bullied, bully others or witness bullying at school. Thus bullying is a huge problem for schools, teachers, parents and students. The core of Evelyn’s work is her Social Survival Skills model which teaches students simple techniques to block bullying behaviours. Areas covered:

Bullying Blocking at School
- Description and causes
- Injuries (short and long term)
- Legal implications
Role of parents and the community
Role of the School
- Whole school approach
- Prevention, protocols and procedures
- Training programs
- Crisis intervention procedures & disciplinary action
- Developing options
- Role of bystanders and teachers.

‘Bully Blocking’ skills for targets, bullies, peers and adults
1. Regulate your Feelings – stress and anger management
2. Understand the Reasons – to understand and regain power
3. Build Self-esteem – survive and thrive
4. Utilise Effective Communication Skills – verbal and nonverbal
5. Build a Power Pack – deal with teasing and other difficult encounters
6. Develop a Support Network – improve social connections and friendships

Evelyn M. Field FAPS,is a practising counselling psychologist. She has been appointed a Fellow of the Australian Psychological Society and is one of their media spokespersons. She has done over 800 media interviews on a wide range of topics, appearing on the "Today show", "Good Morning Australia", "A Current Affair", "Seven thirty Report", "Today Tonight Show", Channel Seven News. She spent time as Resident Psychologist for Channel Ten's "9 AM" show with David and Kim.

She was an Accredited Speaking Member of National Speakers Association of Australia and has spoken in New Zealand, Belgium, Spain, USA, Vietnam and Israel. She gives regular keynotes and workshops to schools, organizations and therapists.

Evelyn speaks to organizations about managing workplace bullying and to schools about school bullying, helping students build their emotional and social resilience, bully blocking skills for kids and parenting skills.

Thursday 17th February 2011
7.30pm-9.00pm
Kingston City Hall (Function Room B)
985 Nepean Hwy, Moorabbin VIC

Cost:
$10.00 ADAVIC members
$20.00 Non-Members

Bookings:
Phone: ADAVIC (03) 9853 8089
Email: adavic@adavic.org.au
Website: http://www.adavic.org.au/

Proceeds from this event help to maintain ADAVIC services
BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL! Monies non refundable
Note: a $2 surcharge fee will apply to invoices

Bookings can be made direct online at this link:
http://www.adavic.org.au/product-view.aspx?Id=92

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