Wellbeing Weekly: Dealing with Bullying

Each week Gleneagles provide our Wellbeing News - your space for practical tips and conversations around health and wellbeing. Each edition explores a variety of topics designed to inspire wellbeing across our community.

Bullying can happen to anyone, and it’s never okay.
 
The responsibility to stop someone from bullying you should never sit on your shoulders, and you shouldn’t have to deal with it alone. We are all responsible for preventing and stopping bullying, so make sure you report it and get support.
 
 
? What is Bullying?
 
The three main features of bullying are:
  • Misuse of power in a relationship
  • Ongoing and repeated behaviour
  • Behaviours that can cause harm

⚠️ Types of Bullying
 
The four main types of bullying are:
  • Physical
  • Verbal / written
  • Social
  • Cyberbullying

? Be an Upstander, Not a Bystander
When bullying is happening, an upstander:
  • Gets help from a teacher
  • Distracts those engaging in bullying
  • Supports the student being bullied
  • Steps in when safe to do so
Upstanders play an important protective role, show empathy, and are positive role models for others.
 
 
? Reporting Bullying
 
Some students feel unsure about reporting bullying. You might worry about making things worse or want to handle it yourself.
However, silence only helps the person doing the bullying. Speaking up is a brave and positive action.
 
? Reporting bullying helps protect you and others, shows leadership, and helps stop the behaviour.
 
 
✅ Steps to get support
  1. Tell a trusted adult
  2. Work together to create a plan and next steps
  3. Keep checking in and updating them on what's happening
  4. Give feedback if something isn’t working. They are there to help you.

? Looking After Yourself
Bullying can affect your wellbeing, so it’s important to take care of yourself:
  • Stay connected — spend time with supportive friends
  • Do things you enjoy — take breaks from stress
  • Focus on your strengths — celebrate what makes you unique
  • Get support — talk to a counsellor or trusted adult
  • Remember: this won’t last forever — things can and do get better

? Need support?
 
or speak to our Doctors in Secondary Schools Clinic every Friday 9am–1pm:
 
 
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