Bullies to Buddies is dedicated to ending the suffering of victims from teasing, bullying, cyber-bullying, workplace bullying, and school bullying throughout the world.
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Teachers
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Why do students keep on bullying each other no matter how hard you try to make them stop? |
Workplace Bullying
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The success of a company is ultimately reflected in its bottom line. And nothing hurts a bottom line like bullying at the workplace. |
Parents
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Are you angry because the school’s anti-bullying policies are failing to stop your child from being bullied? |
Principals
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Has your school’s anti-bully policy turned you from an educator into a warden? |
Mental Health Professionals
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Testimonials
I found Mr. Kalman's approach to bullying to be incredibly effective in my work with children and adolescents in the San Diego Unified School District. In my experience as a Family Therapist the shame that is introjected by young people that are subjected to pervasive bullying tactics is fraught with complications and double binds. Firstly the student suffers the indignity of being verbally assaulted by his own peers. He feels angry, defensive and powerless. Secondly he often feels shame at revealing his inferior status to his parents…. Thirdly he recoils from their efforts to "rescue" him …because he knows that, more than likely, this will result in further ridiculing from the perpetrators.
Izzy Kalman's approach releases the "shame" factor. He teaches the student to develop the proverbial "duck's back" for the water to pour off of. The student develops an inner resiliency and sense of empowerment. He "allows" his tormentors to torment to their hearts content - and by responding (not reacting) with a calm and reflective posture - disables the threatening nature of the verbal attacks.
I have utilized Dr. Kalman's philosophical approach to bullying repeatedly over the past two years and I have always found it to be highly effective in even the most verbally abusive school environments.
Laila Evans, MFT
The Center For Family Development
San Diego, CA.
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Mr. Kalman's approach to bullying is a creative, intelligent way to handle the issue of bullying. His seminar is not only informing, but also interesting. I have shared his ideas with other colleagues as well, who have found it very useful. His ideas are definitely worth learning about.
Thank you, Janine Champion- School Social Worker
Hello, Your site is really great and has helped me a lot. I had been to 3 therapist before but none could help with bullying like you did. I wish I had Izzy's manual when I was 5, it would have made my school time much more fun. Best regards, Stefan Hyltoft, USVersion:1.0
