By: Julie E. McDaniel-Muldoon, PhD Article #4 of the IBPA Trauma Series In using the lens of trauma, the effects of bullying are better understood for their widespread impact on all involved in a bullying situation. This lens then allows for a systems-level approach to bullying prevention through trauma-informed practices. The foundation of trauma-informed practices …
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By: Sally Kuykendall Article #3 of the IBPA Trauma Series Traumatic experiences influence how a person responds to bullying. One child may lash out. Another child may become anxious or withdrawn. Responses vary by the type and degree of trauma, age, gender, personal resilience, and social support. This article offers practical tips for working with …
By: Sally Kuykendall and Maria DiGiorgio McColgan, M.D., MSEd, FAAP Article #2 of the IBPA Trauma Series The relationship between trauma and bullying is complex. Bullying can create a traumatic experience and traumatic experiences can create bullying. This article discusses two mechanisms through which traumatic experiences may cause a child to act violently. In understanding …
By: Julie E. McDaniel-Muldoon, PhD Part of the IBPA Trauma Series In August 2017, the US Department of Health and Human Services released Bullying as an Adverse Childhood Experience on its StopBullying.gov site. This fact sheet calls for all involved in bullying prevention efforts to have a strong understanding of trauma, to see the relationship …
