Bullying (HIB) — whether verbal or physical — hurts a great deal. It wounds self-esteem and, if not addressed, can escalate to where it results in severe emotional and physical injury.
No child deserves this.
But, as we’ve learned over the last few years, a large percentage of our children are affected by bullying and the problem is getting worse. This increased awareness about the prevalence and impact of bullying is an important step in addressing this devastating problem — but now we need solutions.
That’s what the Keep It REAL presentation is all about.
The Keep It REAL presentation is based on the work of Peter Liciaga, martial arts and self defense expert, as he studies and addresses the spectrum of human conflict – from interpersonal discord, verbal abuse, harassment, intimidation and bullying – to crisis communications, assault and physical violence.
There are four universal triggers to such conflict:
- Personal Stress (such as relationship difficulties, achievement struggles, peer pressure, physical threats, personal troubles at home), which heightens the risk of conflict.
- Indignity (treating others badly with insults, put-downs and humiliation) which can provoke retaliation.
- Bystander Inaction (by peers or persons of authority) which leaves victims of violence to fend for themselves.
- Victim Mindset (perceived as less-than by others), which can result in vulnerability to becoming the target of violence by aggressors.
When these triggers are present the results are often disastrous. Otherwise decent children can end up saying and doing things that destroy self-esteem, reputations, relationships and even lives.
The Keep It REAL presentation focuses on teaching children how to avoid universal triggers of human conflict by learning how to:
- Respect and Communicate effectively in the midst of stress and to treat people right to preserve their dignity
- Educate themselves with the ability to be Aware, Assess and more to positive and appropriate Action
- Assist and Intervene in bullying situations
- Lead the way and become “bully proof” by developing personal power and STANDING UP against ‘bullying’
The Keep It REAL anti-bullying presentation/programs incorporates Peter Liciaga’s life-experience and martial arts expertise to show how to address this devastating problem.
Find out more about the Keep It REAL presentation HERE.
