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"Katy Morgan, a. PSYCHOTHERAPIST Clinical Member of Ontario Society of Psychotherapists Certified Member of Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, E Psychometrists & Psychotherapists, Certified Imago Relationship Therapist 3 £ Phyllis Christian Registered Massage Therapist Therapeutic Massage & Stress Management Lakeridge Health Corporation PORT PERRY 451 Paxton St.,Port Perry Room A160 905-721-3828 e Individual And Couple Counselling e Grief Counselling Counselling For Incest and Sexual Abuse Survivors E: 870 REGIONAL RD. #21, PORT PERRY OFFICE 985-4161 3 & 219 ST. CLAIR AVE. W, SUITE 203, TORONTO OFFICE 116:767,6207 4 3 ~ PORT PERRY DENTURE CLINIC COMPLETE DENTURE SERVICE Mike Dunn D.D. Ann Dunn D.D. 985-8028 ; Busy ues Esthetics and Natural Skin Care EAR CANDLING The ancient natural ear cleaning technique. Pure Aroma Aromatherapy Facial with Relaxing Treat Herbal Facial with Aroma Back Massage « Primary Eye Care e Full Ocular Assessments BULLYING Bullying has recently attracted much attention in the media. As more and more tragedies take - _ place that are related at least in part to this phenomenon,it is important that adults in young people's lives become increasingly attuned to its pervasive nature. Bullying can be subtly anywhere in their daily interactions. We must all heighten our, awareness of this sometimes "quiet" enemy and become cognizant of its serious, potentially debilitating effects. Courtesy of, D. Bryan Smillie B.A., M.Ed What is BULLYING? BULLYING IS: teasing; name calling; put-downs; insults' rude, sarcastic remarks; undermining; racist comments; sexist comments; glaring, making faces, snickering; exclusion, ignoring, freezing out; writing mean notes; inciting gossip; threats; intimidation; punching, hitting, kicking; pushing, shoving, tripping; stealing; extortion; damaging property; pranks; gang activity; weapons possession and use. What Motivates Young People to Bully? Being bullied themselves (#1); poor self-concept; need to belong; need for friends; peer pressure; need to be accepted and liked; need for influence (power); need for attention; jealousy and envy; revenge; displaced anger; boredom. Ways to Handle Put-Downs and Bullying: When you experience being put-down or bullied (insulted, called names, threatened, teased, yelled at), the responses listed below can help you put a stop to bullying. Ask a question: "How come you're calling me names and putting me down?" « Repeat back: "So you heard | didn't do so-well on the math test, en?" ° Identify the feelings of the bully: "It sounds like you're feeling pretty good about me doing bad on the test." » Agree: "You're right. | did do bad on that test." « Make a joke: "Yeah, | guess my mother was right. Playing nintendo does stun the brain." Change the subject: "Hey Sam, are you going to the basketball game tonight?" « Ask for advice: "You know, | was wondering how you learned to do those fractions? | just can't seem to get it." * Use an 'I' Statement: "When I'm put-down, | turn off and stop listening to you." » Ignore: Say nothing. Show no reaction. « Leave: "Those kind of comments turn me off. I'll see you later." Name the bullying behaviour and remind the bully that this is against school rulés. "That's name-calling and it's against school rules." » Report ... to a parent, teacher, vice-principal or peer helper. "Dr. Brian Hadden. 0 OPTOMETRIST « Laser Co-management & Consults « Computerized Field Analysis » Customized Contact Lenses a iE #1985-938 DURHAM REGION COMMUNITY CARE ASSOCIATION COPE is a community mental health program offering support to adults with emotional difficulties (e.g. depression, anxiety, panic disorders, relationship issues, stress, elc.). There is no charge for COPE services. Local Services Include: One-to-one supportive relationships * Women's support group (Port Perry - Thursday moming). Social / : Recreational Drop-in (Port Perry - Wed. aftemoon). {i = Public Education For further information, call Elaine at £52. 9560 EVENING & WEEKEND APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE Ne oo on grcpemct gems of akon 12 and under aYdaVEA2 0) FEY x a, NYG YEG he 0 Adolescent and Preadolescent Specialist Member of Ontario Association of Consultants, Counsellors, Psychometrists & Psychotherapists Member of Ontario College of Teachers Member of Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation « Counselling for Social, Psychological, Family, School Environment, Academic, Career Issues « No problem is too small * Call confidentially without obligation UXBRIDGE OFfICE (905) 852-6287 UXBRIDGE FAMILY FOOT CARE Lisa Mayne, B.Sc, D. Ch e Heel Pain e Sports Injuries | e Ingrown Nails e Plantar Warts e Diabetic Foot Care eo Pediatric Foot Problems Now Available: ¢ Custom Orthotics, Birkenstocks & Footwear