Know the 411 Bullying can be direct – name calling, physical harm, or indirect – gossip, rumors, cyber-bullying Bullying involves aggressive behavior with the intent to harm It is behavior done repeatedly over time It occurs within an imbalance of power Bullying occurs more when there is less adult supervision Bullying is prolonged when bystanders […]
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We’re between book studies so this week we are going to reflect on the importance of anticipating transitions in our lives. This past Tuesday a man I do prison ministry visitation with passed away. I knew he was terminally ill for several months but put off making a visit once I returned home from Florida.
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Autonomy leads to greater communication with children. Faber & Mazlish have 6 guidelines that encourage autonomy in children. They are: 1. Let Children Make Choices – Child selected choices reduces their need to express resentment. 2. Show Respect for a Child’s Struggle – Adults can be most helpful to a child when they give useful
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Liz Murray refused to follow her parents in a lifestyle that included the three greatest evils of poverty; drug addiction, prostitution and dependence on welfare. It was the strength of her personality that helped her avoid these traps. What psychological factors caused her to prevail? 1. Her deep love for her parents caused a role
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