Bullies to Buddies Training
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School District Teaching Staff participated in "Bullies to Buddies" training on the December Professional Development Day. This training opportunity was generously funded by a PTA min-grant. Bullies to Buddies (http://bullies2buddies.com/) is a peer aggression and conflict resolution approach that teaches children emotionally neutral responses to incendiary or hurtful comments.
The goal of the program is to foster problem solving skills and emotional resiliency. Students learn to apply nonreactive responses to challenging peer interactions. Such responses de-escalate conflict situations and empower students to successfully handle difficult relationships. Although the training focused on student interactions, strategies discussed can be readily adapted for use in family and workplace settings.
Training was conducted by Connie Palmer, LCSW, a certified Bullies to Buddies trainer. Ms. Palmer is an engaging presenter who has extensive experience working in the public school system as a teacher and as a social working. District Staff found the presentation insightful with information delivered in an entertaining fashion.
Teacher training in the Bullies to Buddies program was the first step in a multi-tiered training approach. Student assemblies will be held in both the Elementary and Middle Schools in late winter/early Spring. Mrs. Nahama and Mrs. Pezzino will be working with Ms. Palmer to tailor future Bullies to Buddies training and assemblies to our school district culture. They look forward to supporting students and staff implement Bullies to Buddies tools to maintain a positive learning climate for all.
The goal of the program is to foster problem solving skills and emotional resiliency. Students learn to apply nonreactive responses to challenging peer interactions. Such responses de-escalate conflict situations and empower students to successfully handle difficult relationships. Although the training focused on student interactions, strategies discussed can be readily adapted for use in family and workplace settings.
Training was conducted by Connie Palmer, LCSW, a certified Bullies to Buddies trainer. Ms. Palmer is an engaging presenter who has extensive experience working in the public school system as a teacher and as a social working. District Staff found the presentation insightful with information delivered in an entertaining fashion.
Teacher training in the Bullies to Buddies program was the first step in a multi-tiered training approach. Student assemblies will be held in both the Elementary and Middle Schools in late winter/early Spring. Mrs. Nahama and Mrs. Pezzino will be working with Ms. Palmer to tailor future Bullies to Buddies training and assemblies to our school district culture. They look forward to supporting students and staff implement Bullies to Buddies tools to maintain a positive learning climate for all.
