Program
Omgaan met Pesten – Coping with bullying
Coping with bullying (Omgaan met Pesten) using the Sta Sterk Methodology developed by the Kenniscentrum Omgaan met Pesten. This method focusses on children in the age between 8 – 12 years old. In my practice I deploy the programs Sta Sterk op School (Stand Strong in School) and Omgaan Met Elkaar (Interact with each other). Furthermore I offer the specialization Feel Fine Online, adolescents (12 -16 years) and young children (5 – 8 years). I also give training and seminars to pedagogic professionals.
Interacting with each other/Omgaan Met Elkaar: This anti-bullying program works with all the children in a group/class on their social skills focussed on respectvol behaviour. Students discover how to respect their boundaries and the boundaries of others and help each other. Group dynamics change positively, bullying diminishes and social safety increases.
Stand Strong in School/Sta Sterk op School: The anti-bullying program Stand Strong in School works with a small group of children, selected by a questionnaire, to be able to provide a socially safe environment. The program focusses on enhancing social resilience. Pupils willing to stand up against bullying but not daring and/or knowing how to do that, will learn how they can respond effectively. The group with the role of defender/helper will grow which breaks the negative group process and terminates the bullying.
Workshops: during the Sta Sterk workshops/guest lessons the children and young adolescents work on their awareness in regard to bullying in school, the sportclub or online. The participants gain insight in their own boundaries and the boundaries of others. They receive practical tools to be able to cope with bullying, to strengthen social resilience and to build their confidence. This will have a positive impact on their group behaviour. All workshops/guest lessons are custom made.
Feel Fine Online: safe online behavior for children and adolescents. The Feel Fine Training invites the participants to use their online environment in a positive way. They will become more aware of their interactions online, will receive tools to stand up for themselves and learn how to ask for help. We also look at mistakes and how to make up. There is special attention to online risks. The goal is a safer and fun online environment. As with all the workshops this one is custom made, focusing on your needs.
(Further) training for teachers and other professionals (sportclubs, after-school care..): I provide workshops, theme meetings, training and seminars for pedagogical professionals and volunteers working in education, after-school care, youth work, healthcare organizations and sports environments. Central in our much appreciated schooling is the strengthening of social security by focusing on prevention, identification and handling of bullying behaviour. The training is hands-on and gives you tools you can implement immediately after the schooling.
