Bullying: Continuing the Conversation (A three-part series)

Last January, we held an educational session entitled Bullying: Starting the Conversation, led by Dr. Walter Roberts. Feedback from participants and from Dr. Roberts encouraged us to delve deeper into this topic. We did just that. A community task force was created to develop a plan that continues the conversation on bullying. The result? An upcoming three-part educational series that aims to provide more concrete methods for identifying, understanding and addressing bullying in all of its forms. Parents, educators, students and community members are encouraged to join the conversation about what we, as a community, can do to stop bullying.

Each session will be held at the Radisson Hotel Duluth (505 W. Superior St.) in the Great Hall from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Prior to each session from 5:30 – 6:15 pm, facilitators will lead listening circles in the foyer to give attendees a chance to talk about their concerns.

January 26, 2012
Title: Steppin’ Up With Courage
Speaker: Alana Friedman, MA, National Olweus Bullying Prevention Trainer

• General overview/definitions of bullying
• The roles of bullying
• How to intervene when you observe bullying

 

March 1, 2012
Title: Understanding Power and Abuse
Speakers: Nathan Kesti and Ed Heisler, Men as Peacemakers

• Overview of issue/definitions of bullying
• Understanding power, control and abuse
• Creating communities free from bullying and abuse

 

March 29, 2012
Title: Becoming an Advocate for Change
Speaker: Ron Lake, MSW, LICSW, Climate Coordinator, ISD 709

• Overview of issue/definitions of bullying
• Understanding behavior as functional and communicative
• Using the tool kit to advocate for change

 

The cost to attend is $10 per session. Register online at www.slhduluth.com/classes-programs and select Class Information & Registration. Or, mail a check payable to St. Luke’s Hospital to Education Department (Bullying), St. Luke’s Hospital, 915 East First Street, Duluth, MN 55805. These sessions are sponsored by the Miller-Dwan Foundation, St. Luke’s Hospital and the St. Luke’s Foundation.

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