1st Edition
School Mobbing and Emotional Abuse See it - Stop it - Prevent it with Dignity and Respect
First Published in 2003. Schools are floundering in a sea of information with regard to the issue of school mobbing/bullying behavior. In the midst of all this information, the underlying causes of the antagonist’s actions are sadly ignored. This unique book addresses the roots of these behaviors, exploring why people, in particular children, take part in mobbing situations. The author ultimately explores how the answer to this difficult topic lies in teaching children dignity and respect for themselves and all people. Written with compassion and insight in a style accessible to all readers, this book is a must-read for practicing counselors, school administrators, teachers, parents, and students
Ready for School
Introduction to School Mobbing and Emotional Abuse
Mobbing Is...
The Quiet Terror that Puts Everyone at Risk
The Mobbing Syndrome
Why Do Others Join In?
Chicken Pecking
The Targeted Person
To Be or Not To Be
Mobbing Awareness Questions
Zero Tolerance
We Don't Do That Here
If You Think You See Mobbing
Will No One Help Me?
Terrorism and Hostages
Signs of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Creating a Still Small Voice
Self Questions and Statements
Awareness is the Key to Prevention
How Can I Help?
Outrageous Suggestions
Student Discussion Facilitation Questions
Making Restitution
Dignity and Respect, No Exceptions
Summary of Recommendations and Strategies
Part II: Essays to Promote Insight and Awareness
Food for Thought
Part III: Appendix, Resources, Epilogue
Appendix
Resources
Epilogue
About the Author
Biography
Speaker, Trainer, Consultant, Gail Pursell Elliott, The Dignity and Respect Lady, is founder and president of Innovations Training With A Can-Do Attitude, co-author of Mobbing: Emotional Abuse in the American Workplace. She is the author of many training, motivation and inspirational materials and she writes Food for Thought, a weekly column that is distributed by email.
"School Mobbing and Emotional Abuse addresses a national need faced by every child in school. It is very possible that a teacher who utilizes this material may save a child from both physical as well as psychological abuse and may ultimately save a child's life. This material is that powerful and that important." -- Peter D. Blauvelt, President and CEO, National Alliance for Safe Schools
"Were you ever bullied, ganged up on, or picked on as a kid back in school? Sure, we all were. But today such attacks are taken a bit more seriously -- and rightly so, for they can easily turn deadly. As Gail states, 'Mobbing is terrorism.' The book deals with the issue from the perspective of all parties concerned -- the victim, the parents, the school staff, and even the perpetrator -- and it explains what each must do to resolve the situation. Part 1 of the book defines mobbing and its psychology, discusses school policies and how they can be improved, how people can help the victim, teaching dignity and respect to students, and the process of healing after a mobbing. Part 2 is a series of essays that can be used in the classroom to promote dignity, respect, insight, and awareness." -- Mensa Bulletin
