Cyberbullying and Middle School Students: Final Presentation

Kori M. Thompson

Capella University

COUN5241 – Group Counseling and Psychotherapy

Dr. Michael Hayes

December 13, 2011

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Think Before You Type A Group Counseling Approach to Prevent

Cyberbullying Among Middle School Students

CyberbullyingResearchDefinitionTrends

Middle School StudentsAvailability of technologyOn campus or off campus?Effects on individual developmentEffects on school environment

School counselors and educators CAN ASSIST in much needed research efforts through:

Implementation of comprehensive bullying prevention programs including group counseling sessions

Group Counseling Initiatives:Promote awareness, empathy and confidence to take actionFocus on victims, bullies and bystandersOrganized lessons which empower students to use positive

strategies in cyberbullying situations

“If you think you are too small to be effective, you have never been in bed with a mosquito” - Betty Reese

Ethical issues pertain to the standards that govern the conduct of professional members (Corey, Corey & Corey, 2010, p.70).

Informed Consent Involuntary Membership Freedom to Withdraw From a Group Psychological Risk Confidentiality Counselor’s self-awareness of values and beliefs Working with Diverse Populations Use of Technology Counselor Competence and Training

(Corey, Corey & Corey, 2010)

Who? When? Where?

6-8 grade students8 students per group

Member screeningStudents who have been affected by cyberbullying (including

bullies, victims and bystanders)30-40 minutes per session8 sessions (including opening and closing sessions)1 session per week (or as school schedule permits)Additional group supplements for teachers and parents

What? Why?

Objectives and GoalsHelp students to define and identify cyberbullying.Educate students regarding the power of technology and

help develop ways to use technology positively.Provide students with the skills to treat others with respect

and recognize the negative effects of cyberbullying on others.

Provide students with resources for help if they, or others they know, are being cyberbullied.

How?

8 Sessions – Think Before You TypeSession 1 – Intro and Ice-BreakerSession 2 – What is Cyberbullying?Session 3 – The power of technology and your “fingerprint”.Session 4 – Witnessing cyberbullying.Session 5 – Victims of cyberbullying.Session 6 – Cyberbullies.Session 7 – HELP! What you can do.Session 8 – Summary and closing.

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One in five middle school students has been effected by cyberbullying

(Cyberbullying Research Center, 2010).

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• The time is now to address this growing trend within our schools.• Think Before you Speak Type •Who, What, Where, When, Why, How?•Supplemental aids for all stakeholders•Pre and post student evaluations

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