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