Dr Justin Coulson's Happy Families

When Your Child is Bullied: The Five Steps That Could Save Your ChildWith Australian students among the most bullied in the world and recent tragedies highlighting the devastating consequences, discover the research-backed five-step response plan that empowers children and gives parents practical tools to address bullying before it escalates. Key Points: 70% of Australian kids aged 12-13 experience bullying Australia leads Western nations in bullying incidents Clear definition of what constitutes actual bullying Status and power dynamics drive bullying behaviour. Five-step response plan for parents Quote of the Episode: "Trauma is not a result of the events that happen to you. It's a result of how you process those events." Key Insights: Difference between conflict and true bullying Four types of bullying (physical, verbal, social, cyber) High-status kids are more likely to bully than low-status Importance of documentation and proper reporting Role of mindset in managing bullying impact