Tip #12 to avoid bullying: Self-Mentor rather than getting revenge:

Bullying usually perpetuates a chain of pain of bullying back or bullying others. Instead of getting revenge, self-mentor. Find ways and activities to make yourself feel better as this too helps you to NOT become a target for a potential bully.

Control Your Anger with SPAM (Stop-Ponder-Appreciate-Moment):

Emily and Mike have a great deal of trouble keeping control of their temper. The guidance counselor teaches them about a method of Anger Management called SPAM (Stop, Ponder, Appreciate, the Moment). The story is called "Control Your Anger With SPAM."

SPAM and Stairstep Thinking:

Jason is offended and angry that Blake put him down. The rest of the morning went from bad to worse. At lunch, his best friend Lee taught him how to use the SPAM method of anger management and Stairstep Thinking to psych himself into feeling better again.

When Attacked by a Bully, Where Do You Fall on the Continuum?:

Should you be attacked by a bully, where on the continuum will your behavior fall? Will it be closer to FIGHT or FLIGHT? Will you respond in a PASSIVE, AGGRESSIVE, or ASSERTIVE manner? Will you react like a Silent Child, a Rage-aholic, or a Communicator?

Lesson Plan - Be Part of the Solution:

Character Education Lesson Plan - Through this lesson plan and Conflict Resolution skits, students will gain an understanding of why it is more trustworthy and responsible to be part of the solution rather than to be part of the problem.

Animal Justice for the Hyena and the Hare: