Words Can Hurt: How to Prevent and Address Bullying

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This interactive workshop, designed for parents of children in elementary school (Pre-K to 5), explores research-based strategies and guidelines for understanding and preventing childhood bullying from the loud, attention-seeking bullies to the quiet, power-seeking ones. Learn the warning signs of bullying behavior and discover how to effectively teach your children bullying prevention skills and strategies.  Handouts and resources will be provided.

Instructor:  Lauren Hyman Kaplan, M.A., is a consultant, speaker, certified emotional intelligence coach and counselor in the field of social emotional learning, emotional intelligence and bullying prevention. She is co-author of: the New York State "Interpersonal Violence Prevention Resource Guide for Parents and Educators" (New York State Department of Education, 2002) and "The Importance of Self Awareness for School Counselors" in Emotionally Intelligent School Counseling (Erlbaum, 2005).

This session is offered in collaboration with NYU Faculty of Arts and Science