Responding to the Culture of Bullying and Disrespect

Create a safe learning environment so students can achieve!
This updated edition of Breaking the Culture of Bullying and Disrespect offers educators a comprehensive, therapeutic approach to reducing disrespectful behaviors. Readers will discover how to establish a positive and caring environment that discourages misbehavior while encouraging greater respect, tolerance, and responsibility. This new edition features: Updated research, including real-life examples of successful experiences
Additional case studies and a list of problem-solving questions
A new chapter on brain research and how children learn
An all-new section focusing on prevention methods

Marie-Nathalie Beaudoin is the training director at Bay Area Family Therapy Training Associates (BAFTTA) and supervises the coun­seling work in several schools in the Silicon Valley of California. Beaudoin has devoted much of her career to working with children, teaching tolerance projects, and improving staff relationships in public schools. She also teaches cross-cultural awareness, family therapies, and group dynam­ics at John F. Kennedy University. Beaudoin has presented in numer­ous conferences and has published professional articles about narrative therapy. Her publication credits include a Web journal titled Silencing Critical Voices and a book of experiential activities titled Working with Groups to Enhance Relationships.

"This book is a well-organized, easy-to-understand resource to help teachers make appropriate accommodations for children displaying a variety of difficult behaviors."