Program Duration:

6 Weeks

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Program Objectives:

1. Raise awareness about the dynamics and science of bullying.

2. Educate participants about attachment theory and its connection to the bully's need for acceptance, love, respect, and belonging.

3. Provide strategies for schools to shift their culture and effectively tackle bullying.

4. Address the underlying hurts and emotions that contribute to bullying behavior.

5. Foster strong relationships between all stakeholders involved, including SLT (Senior Leadership Team), staff, and students.

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Program Structure:

Week 1: Understanding Bullying Dynamics

- Introduction to the program and its goals.

- Define and explain different types of bullying.

- Explore the impact of bullying on individuals and the overall school environment.

- Share research and case studies on bullying.

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Week 2: Attachment Theory and Bullying

- Explain attachment theory and its relevance to bullying.

- Discuss how unmet emotional needs can manifest as bullying behavior.

- Highlight the importance of empathy and compassion in addressing bullying.

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Week 3: Culture Shift at the Leadership Level

- Emphasize the role of SLT in creating a positive and inclusive school culture.

- Provide strategies for SLT members to actively address bullying and promote respectful relationships.

- Discuss the significance of modeling positive behavior and communication.

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Week 4: Extending Culture Shift to Staff

- Engage all staff members in understanding their role in preventing and addressing bullying incidents.

- Provide training on conflict resolution, empathy, and positive communication techniques.

- Encourage staff members to develop supportive relationships with students.

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Week 5: Student Engagement and Empowerment

- Empower students to become active participants in the anti-bullying initiative.

- Conduct workshops or interactive sessions to promote empathy, emotional intelligence, and resilience among students.

- Encourage students to report incidents of bullying and provide them with resources for support.

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Week 6: Sustaining the Change

- Review the progress made during the program.

- Develop strategies for ongoing monitoring and intervention.

- Provide resources and tools for continued support in maintaining a positive school culture.

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