Candour Communication Podcast

Dr Karyn Healy on bullying and how to address it (#32)

Episode Summary

We talk to psychologist and researcher, Dr Karyn Healy, about bullying and how to address it.

Episode Notes

2:19 - what drew Dr Healy to study bullying?  

4:18 - the difference between bullying and teasing.  

6:30 - hurtful comments can be innocent or intentional.  

8:40 - teasing can actually be relationship building.  

10:32 - is bullying more prevalent now?  

11:23 - is bullying getting worse or are we more sensitive now?  

12:41 - effects of bullying.  

15:46 - the risk factors that perpetuates bullying.  

17:56 - how should we respond to bullying?  

21:47 - standing up to the bully.  

27:59 - effective strategies for responding to bullies.  

31:44 - how can parents help when their child is bullied?  

34:22 - empathy for the bully.  

42:01 - what causes people to bully?  

45:48 - what if my child is the bully?  

46:54 - saying "no" to your child.  

48:16 - how home life impacts bullying.  

49:38 - does teaching empathy improve bullying?  

54:41 - do buddy benches work?  

56:04 - how to make friends?  

58:50 - choosing the right school.  

59:57 - importance of teaching kids to be independent.  

1:01:51 - programs that address bullying.  

1:05:38 - how to intervene when you notice bullying.  

1:09:05 - connect with Dr Karyn Healy. 

You can find more detailed show notes with links to references at: https://candourpodcast.com/dr-karyn-healy/