Bullying and Discrimination
Bullying at school
Whereas in the past we were “only” exposed to bullying at school, these days we sometimes don’t even get a break from it at home. The use of social media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and co., enables bullies to reach their victims at any time of day or night, anywhere they are.
Nobody should be afraid to go to school
Addressing bullying at school is very difficult. Conversations with parents and the intervention of teachers can sometimes bring some relief. The sad reality, however, is that the affected student is considered “marked” in the class and in most cases can no longer rehabilitate himself from this role as a victim of bullying. Often the only thing that helps in the end is changing schools to get a new start in a different environment. But the emotional and psychological injuries suffered by the students often remain and may have long-term consequences on the mental health and development of those affected.
If you find yourself in an acute bullying situation, we should first work (if you wish, together with your legal guardians) to defuse the current stressful situation as quickly as possible and to create a safe environment for you. In a second step, I will help you to process the (traumatic) experiences and to work on your self-esteem, because this usually suffers greatly from the actions of the guilty party. You can also learn how to deal with conflict situations and protect yourself from possible further attacks in the future.
Experiencing Discrimination
Unfortunately, being discriminated against because of your skin color, religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity is a global problem. Even in Germany, this happens every day. Whether looking for a job or an apartment, at work, at school, going to a club, among friends or acquaintances, or even in your own (extended) family: Discrimination and exclusion are demeaning situations that are painful and leave deep wounds. You feel ashamed, angry, or sad.
Unfortunately, we have no control over how other people treat us, but we do have control over how we react to it. Together we can work out individually tailored strategies on how to react to such discriminatory situations and how to deal with them in the long term.
Bullying and Discrimination
Bullying at school
Whereas in the past we were “only” exposed to bullying at school, these days we sometimes don’t even get a break from it at home. The use of social media, such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and co., enables bullies to reach their victims at any time of day or night, anywhere they are.
Nobody should be afraid to go to school
Addressing bullying at school is very difficult. Conversations with parents and the intervention of teachers can sometimes bring some relief. The sad reality, however, is that the affected student is considered “marked” in the class and in most cases can no longer rehabilitate himself from this role as a victim of bullying. Often the only thing that helps in the end is changing schools to get a new start in a different environment. But the emotional and psychological injuries suffered by the students often remain and may have long-term consequences on the mental health and development of those affected.
If you find yourself in an acute bullying situation, we should first work (if you wish, together with your legal guardians) to defuse the current stressful situation as quickly as possible and to create a safe environment for you. In a second step, I will help you to process the (traumatic) experiences and to work on your self-esteem, because this usually suffers greatly from the actions of the guilty party. You can also learn how to deal with conflict situations and protect yourself from possible further attacks in the future.
Experiencing Discrimination
Unfortunately, being discriminated against because of your skin color, religion, sexual orientation, or ethnicity is a global problem. Even in Germany, this happens every day. Whether looking for a job or an apartment, at work, at school, going to a club, among friends or acquaintances, or even in your own (extended) family: Discrimination and exclusion are demeaning situations that are painful and leave deep wounds. You feel ashamed, angry, or sad.
Unfortunately, we have no control over how other people treat us, but we do have control over how we react to it. Together we can work out individually tailored strategies on how to react to such discriminatory situations and how to deal with them in the long term.