Today Kicks off Bullying Prevention Month with a series of messages to audiences on 94.5 FM The Peak and 93.7 FM The Wolf. Bullying is a serious problem that can have a negative impact on relationships. Roughly one in three U.S. students say they’ve been bullied in school. Just as concerning, almost one in three kids admit to bullying others. October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Experts say that social media allows bullying to take place at all times of the day, whether you’re at home on the weekend or up late at night. Wasatch Schools knows this and they’re working to change it. JR Smith Elementary counselor Kristi Davis sent an email to parents last week with a lesson that is being presented to the students:
“This week the counseling lesson in your student’s class was a review of what to do if someone is being unkind. The technique is called Stop, Walk, Talk.
If a student is being unkind to you…
First: Tell them to STOP. Using a firm voice and hand signal. (If someone tells you to stop, you stop and go do something else.)
If the student does not stop, Next: WALK away.
And finally, if the student continues to follow you or the behavior does not stop: TALK to an adult about the problem.
If someone is hurt or in danger, we don’t use stop, walk, talk. We report right away to the teacher!”
For more information on resources in our community, we encourage you to contact our sponsors:
Wasatch School District :Wasatch County School District cares about every child from every family. Learn more about Wasatch Wellness, an initiative has been made possible through the collaboration of our local PTA, Wasatch Mental Health, and the School Board. This initiative is dedicated to improving the wellness of our students, their families, and our community.
Solstice Counseling & Wellness: Solstice Counseling & Wellness with Therapist Dr. Monson, Dr. Miller and Dr. Gutierrez working for you and your families mental health.
Wasatch Mental Health: Wasatch Mental Health offers mental health and substance use treatment, community resource connection, and classes on life skills, parenting, and suicide prevention.
SunPro: At Sunpro, formerly Sunroc Building Materials, we take a stand against bullying because we know how damaging it can be. We feel it is important it is to strengthen our community by becoming more aware of this issue.
Wasatch County Library: Visit the library and discover new worlds! All you need to bring is your sense of adventure!
Heber Hatchets: We are proud to support the Bullying Prevention Program and encourage everyone to bury the hatchet and have a great time together.
