Take a Stand and Say No to Bullying today!
"We all know bullying doesn't end in the playground, it can happen to any one of us, at home, at work, in relationships, and it's effects upon us can be catastrophic. " (Dawn Willis 2007)
Hello,my name is Dawn. Welcome, and thank you for deciding to visit this site.
This site was developed in late 2007 to begin looking at the subject of Bullying and how it affects people who experience it. Over the months I have added an online discussion forum which has over 200 members from all over the world, discussing a wide range of bullying topics from; Childhood, Homophobic, Workplace, Institutional, Family and many more areas in which bullying sadly occurs. We have a wellbeing section, survivors section and a regularly updated news thread. People have posted links to useful anti-bullying resources and the community seems to be thriving.
Bullying was an issue I was naturally drawn to because it is something which resonates with me personally, and which I feel damages the very core of who we are, and ultimately affects who we are being. However, I also believe passionately that with genuine support and encouragement we can reframe our experiences and this can help us if we are faced with similar situations again.
Here on this website I would like to Invite you to be the Master of your experiences, and to Invite you to become part of a Peer Supportive Group to help you begin your journey along the road to recovering from the effects of Bullying, and it's effects on your mental wellbeing.
I would also like to take this opportunity to Invite You to contribute to the development of this site. I would welcome your submissions for publication. Art, Poetry, Personal Experiences, Articles, Opinions,...anything! I would also like to ask for your help in producing leaflets with signposting information, group development and helplines etc. I would love this to evolve into a Peer Supportive Network and the beginnings are here...together!
It doesn't matter how old you are, who you are, or where you come from in the world, you can be affected by bullying. You can also be a part of this decision to take part in change.
Check out the contacts page to see how you can contribute, and how you can get in touch with me! There are links to other organisations specialising in Mental Health, Bullying and Advocacy, all of which are worth checking out if you are affected by these issues.
I really look forward to hearing from you...!
Best wishes,
Dawn
A Bit About Me....!
Currently Vice Chair of RETHINK South West Regional Committee
I am qualified to deliver training and workshops on the following subjects:
- Mental Health Awareness
- Living 'La Vida' Bi-Polar
- Intentional Peer Support - An introduction.
- Laughter Workshops inspired by the work of Dr Robert Holden.
- Bullying - coping with it and developing strategies for school and the workplace.
- Computers for the terrified, a 6 week basic introduction to computers and the internet.
Training can be developed for both service user groups, and professional bodies in the private and voluntary sectors.
For details on how to contact me check out the contacts page!.
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