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In this episode of The Family Couch, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Danielle Matthew talks to us about the bullying epidemic – including how bullying has shifted over the years, what to do to manage cyberbullying, signs of bullying, and what parents can do to support their child through bullying.
We also chat about how to connect with your child so that you can recognize the signs of bullying – whether your child is a victim or perpetrator of bullying. Danielle explains her bullying program and “The Three E’s” – which is the backbone of how parents can connect with their child when bullying is occurring.
We also dig into how to empower your child to stand up for themselves without bringing more trouble for the child when bullying is occurring.
Danielle discusses what to do when your child is the one doing the bullying and how you can empower your child to solve the problems in their social lives – and encourages parents not to reprimand your child by labeling them as “bad”.
We discussed the difference between “bullying” and “kids being kids” so that parents can have a better running definition of how to frame the behaviors we see in your child and their friends.
Lastly, we talked about how to discuss bullying when sometimes media portrayals show the bully winning or coming out on top!
Such a great discussion – and one that is very important in helping you feel empowered on your parenting journey!
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Danielle Matthew is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a background and specialization in treatment for bully victims. She has provided numerous presentations to organizations and schools regarding the bullying epidemic to increase awareness and action. Danielle has over 20 years of experience with children, adolescents in various environments including day treatment programs, residential facilities and outpatient services. True to her passion to educate others about the epidemic. Danielle presents on a regular basis for Pepperdine University students as a guest speaker She also performs previous internal presentations for Cigna, and Cedar’s Sinai Medical Center.
Throughout her work, Danielle has identified that cognitive behavioral and in vivo techniques with the client in the moment are very effective learning tools. These methods support learning skills as well s new ways to handle a situation leading to successful outcomes.
For more information on The Empowerment Space and to engage Danielle Matthew speak at your group or organization, please contact Danielle at dmatthew@empowerment.space.
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Danielle’s website: http://empowerment.space
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• Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/TheEmpowermentSpace
• Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/dmatthewempower
• LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-targan-matthew-b8b587a
• Psychology Today: http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/prof_detail.php?profid=279501
• Good Therapy.org: http://www.goodtherapy.org/therapists/profile/danielle-matthew-20160630
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