Program
Anti-Bullying Parent Group Coaching Program
12-week coaching program for parents of elementary-school children.
Parents
Summary. Equip parents with the knowledge, skills, and community to support their children through bullying situations across 12 structured weekly sessions.
Program Overview
- Objective: Equip parents with knowledge and skills to support their children in bullying situations.
- Format: Group coaching sessions.
- Target audience: Parents of elementary school children.
Common Questions
- Are you experiencing challenges due to bullying at school or work?
- Do social pressures from peers leave you anxious or isolated?
- Are you a parent struggling to find support groups for bullying?
- Did childhood bullying leave lasting effects on your wellbeing?
Weekly Sessions
Week 1: Introduction & Goal Setting
- Welcome and introductions
- Define bullying and its impact
- Program structure and objectives
- Setting ground rules
- Homework: Reflect on your child's experiences with bullying.
Week 2: Understanding Bullying
- Types of bullying
- Signs a child is being bullied or bullying others
- Roles in bullying situations
- Bullying "hot spots" in schools
- Homework: Observe and document bullying-related behaviors.
Week 3: Communication Strategies
- Effective parent-child communication techniques
- Active listening skills
- Creating a safe space
- Homework: Practice active listening with your child.
Week 4: Building Resilience
- Strategies to develop self-confidence
- Teaching assertiveness skills
- Fostering empathy and kindness
- Homework: Implement a resilience-building activity.
Week 5: Cyberbullying & Online Safety
- Understanding cyberbullying
- Internet safety tips
- Monitoring online activities
- Homework: Review your family internet guidelines.
Week 6: Partnering with Schools
- Importance of parent-school cooperation
- Effective communication with school staff
- Understanding school anti-bullying policies
- Homework: Schedule a meeting with your child's teacher.
Week 7: Bystander Intervention
- Role of bystanders
- Teaching children to be "upstanders"
- Safe intervention strategies
- Homework: Discuss bystander intervention with your child.
Week 8: Conflict Resolution Skills
- Peaceful conflict resolution techniques
- Difference between conflict and bullying
- Mediation skills for parents
- Homework: Practice conflict resolution skills at home.
Week 9: Creating a Positive Home Environment
- Impact of home environment
- Promoting respect and kindness
- Addressing sibling bullying
- Homework: Implement a positive reinforcement technique.
Week 10: Cultural Sensitivity & Inclusion
- Understanding bias-based bullying
- Promoting diversity and inclusion
- Celebrating differences
- Homework: Cultural awareness activity with your child.
Week 11: Mental Health & Bullying
- Psychological impact of bullying
- Recognizing signs of distress
- Seeking professional help
- Homework: Create a mental health support plan.
Week 12: Action Planning & Conclusion
- Recap of key learnings
- Individual action plans
- Parent support network
- Program evaluation
- Homework: Commit to your action plan and ongoing support network.
Program Delivery Tips
- Incorporate role-plays, case studies, and group discussions.
- Use breakout rooms and polls to keep sessions interactive.
- Encourage parents to share experiences.
- Provide clear communication regarding session times and homework.