Bullying
Experiencing or witnessing bullying can affect self-esteem and emotional safety. Therapy helps children process their feelings and build resilience and coping skills.
Overview
Bullying involves repeated aggressive behavior meant to harm, intimidate, or control someone. It may be verbal, physical, social, or online (cyberbullying). Bullying affects self-esteem, mental health, academic performance, and social confidence. Therapy helps individuals heal from the emotional impact and build resilience.
Symptoms
Fear of school or social situations
Withdrawn behavior
Sudden drop in grades
Talking negatively about self
Anxiety, nightmares, or sleep issues
Unexplained physical injuries
Loss of appetite or emotional changes
Spending excessive time alone
Causes
Power imbalance in school or social circles
Lack of support or intervention
Low self-esteem in victims
Family stress
Perpetrators may have emotional or behavioral struggles
How Therapy Can Help
Counseling for emotional healing
CBT for anxiety, shame, and low confidence
Building assertiveness and self-esteem
Safety planning and boundary setting
Parent-school collaboration
Social skills training
Trauma therapy if needed
