{"id":5055,"date":"2024-04-30T19:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-30T11:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/?p=5055"},"modified":"2024-04-17T12:32:49","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T04:32:49","slug":"bullying","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/","title":{"rendered":"Bully"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Written By:&nbsp;<strong>Navienisha Muniandy (Intern)<\/strong><\/p><p>Verified By:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/about-us\/our-team-in-kota-damansara\/\">Shaundtrya Ganasan, Licensed Counselor (KB11097)<\/a><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#What_is_bullying\" title=\"What is bullying?\">What is bullying?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Common_Type_of_Bullying\" title=\"Common Type of Bullying\">Common Type of Bullying<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Factors_Behind_Bullying\" title=\"Factors Behind Bullying\">Factors Behind Bullying<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Wanting_Power_and_Control\" title=\"Wanting Power and Control\">Wanting Power and Control<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Copying_Behaviour\" title=\"Copying Behaviour\">Copying Behaviour<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Lack_of_Empathy\" title=\"Lack of Empathy\">Lack of Empathy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Experiencing_Bullying_Themselves\" title=\"Experiencing Bullying Themselves\">Experiencing Bullying Themselves<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Desire_to_fit_in\" title=\"Desire to fit in\">Desire to fit in<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Personal_Issues\" title=\"Personal Issues\">Personal Issues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#The_Other_Side_of_Bully\" title=\"The Other Side of Bully\">The Other Side of Bully<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Fear_of_revenge\" title=\"Fear of revenge\">Fear of revenge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Bystander_Effect\" title=\"Bystander Effect\">Bystander Effect<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Peer_Pressure\" title=\"Peer Pressure\">Peer Pressure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Feeling_Powerless\" title=\"Feeling Powerless\">Feeling Powerless<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Bullying_Impact_on_Mental_Health\" title=\"Bullying Impact on Mental Health\">Bullying Impact on Mental Health<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Anxiety\" title=\"Anxiety\">Anxiety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Depression\" title=\"Depression\">Depression<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Low_Self-esteem\" title=\"Low Self-esteem\">Low Self-esteem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Post-Traumatic_Stress_Disorder_PTSD\" title=\"Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Suicide_thoughts\" title=\"Suicide thoughts\">Suicide thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Educational_and_job-related_problems\" title=\"Educational and job-related problems\">Educational and job-related problems<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Social_challenges\" title=\"Social challenges\">Social challenges<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#How_to_support_bully_victims\" title=\"How to support bully victims?\">How to support bully victims?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-6' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Counselling\" title=\"\u8f85\u5bfc\">\u8f85\u5bfc<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#School-Based_Support\" title=\"School-Based Support\">School-Based Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Legal_Support\" title=\"Legal Support\">Legal Support<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-6'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#Parental_Support\" title=\"Parental Support\">Parental Support<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/bullying\/#SMs_Takeaway\" title=\"SM\u2019s Takeaway\">SM\u2019s Takeaway<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_bullying\"><\/span><strong>What is bullying?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>Bullying is an act of aggressive behaviour that is deliberate, repeated, and comprises an imbalance of power or strength.<\/p><p>Bullying can also occur in various environments, including schools, workplaces, and virtually. Moreover, bullying can have major consequences on the mental health and well-being of the individuals involved.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"788\" src=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bully.webp\" alt=\"Bullying\" class=\"wp-image-5063\" style=\"width:333px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bully.webp 940w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bully-600x503.webp 600w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bully-768x644.webp 768w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bully-640x537.webp 640w, https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/bully-400x335.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Type_of_Bullying\"><\/span><strong>Common Type of Bullying<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>Undeniably, bullying branches in various forms. Below are some commonly known types of bullies.<\/p><p><strong>Physical Bully &#8211; <\/strong>Physical actions like slamming, punching, or pushing to frighten others.<\/p><p><strong>Verbal Bully \u2013 <\/strong>Words to harm, humiliate, or insult the victims. It also involves name-calling, mocking, or making threats.<\/p><p><strong>Cyberbullying \u2013 <\/strong>Harassing, threatening, or shaming others via digital platforms like social media, messaging applications, or online chat rooms. Therefore it involves circulating rumours, making unpleasant remarks or images, and impersonating someone.<\/p><p><strong>Social\/ Relational bullying &#8211; <\/strong>Ruining other individual&#8217;s social connections or reputations. Involves passing on rumours, excluding others, or twisting things to bring down the targets.<\/p><p><strong>Prejudicial Bullying<\/strong> \u2013 Targeting someone because of their colour, race, ethnicity, sexuality, gender, or other traits. Their behaviour may also be influenced by prejudice and discrimination.<\/p><p><strong>Reminder: If you or your loved one are struggling with bully-related issues, please don&#8217;t hesitate to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wa.link\/og2wl3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reach out<\/a>&nbsp;to us at Soul Mechanics&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/about-us\/our-team-in-kota-damansara\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kota Damansara<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/about-us\/our-team-in-ipoh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ipoh<\/a>.<br>Remember, seeking help is not a sign of weakness but strength!<\/strong><\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Factors_Behind_Bullying\"><\/span><strong>Factors Behind Bullying<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wanting_Power_and_Control\"><\/span><strong><em>Wanting Power and Control<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Some individuals bully others so that they can feel strong or in control over everything. These individuals might have poor self-esteem and, therefore, engage in bullying to improve their sense of worth.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Copying_Behaviour\"><\/span><strong><em>Copying Behaviour<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Young children and teens might also bully others as a result of observing adults or peers participating in bullies. They may be unaware of the consequences of their behaviour and may bully others in an attempt to replicate observed behaviours.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lack_of_Empathy\"><\/span><strong><em>Lack of Empathy<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Some individuals might find it difficult to empathize with others or realize the severity of their actions. This might result towards inconsiderate or cruel behaviour towards others.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Experiencing_Bullying_Themselves\"><\/span><strong><em>Experiencing Bullying Themselves<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>In certain situations, individuals who may have experienced bully in the past might bully others to regulate the previous helplessness or to take back lost control.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Desire_to_fit_in\"><\/span><strong><em>Desire to fit in<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Some individuals also bully others to win acceptance or favour from a particular social circle. They may assume by following the group, they can maintain their social standing.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Personal_Issues\"><\/span><strong><em>Personal Issues<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Moreover, individuals suffering from personal issues or suppressed emotions may lash out at others as a coping mechanism; possibly resulting in verbal bullying.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Other_Side_of_Bully\"><\/span><strong>The Other Side of Bully<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fear_of_revenge\"><\/span><strong><em>Fear of revenge<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Some individuals can be reluctant to speak out against bullying as they fear being the next victim or being retaliated against by the bully or their followers.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bystander_Effect\"><\/span><strong><em>Bystander Effect<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>In the scenario of bystanders, many of us may think that someone else would help, leading to watching the bully instead of providing needed assistance.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Peer_Pressure\"><\/span><strong><em>Peer Pressure<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Some might be forced to engage in bullying behaviour to fit in with a particular set of groups or to prevent being the target of bullying.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Feeling_Powerless\"><\/span><strong><em>Feeling Powerless<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Some individuals may consider themselves helpless to make a difference or stop bullying, so they avoid getting involved.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bullying_Impact_on_Mental_Health\"><\/span><strong>Bullying Impact on Mental Health<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anxiety\"><\/span><strong><em>Anxiety<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Victims of the bully may experience higher anxiety levels, such as social anxiety, generalized anxiety, or panic attacks.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Depression\"><\/span><strong><em>Depression<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Bullying may also cause intense emotions such as sadness, helplessness, or feelings of being worthless; possibly leading one to experience depression.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_Self-esteem\"><\/span><strong><em>Low Self-esteem<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Continuous criticism, mocking, and isolation may undermine a person&#8217;s confidence; affecting their sense of self-worth.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Post-Traumatic_Stress_Disorder_PTSD\"><\/span><strong><em>Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Bullying can cause one to experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with varying symptoms such as nightmares, flashbacks of events, and heightened alertness.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Suicide_thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Suicide thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Being bullied can also create distress within one; leading to suicidal or self-harming thoughts.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educational_and_job-related_problems\"><\/span><strong>Educational and job-related problems<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Bullying can impair an individual&#8217;s capability to focus, perform well in school, or excel at work.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_challenges\"><\/span><strong><em>Social challenges<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Victims of bullying might also experience difficulty forming and maintaining connections, resulting in feelings of being isolated and alone.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_support_bully_victims\"><\/span><strong>How to support bully victims?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Counselling\"><\/span><strong>\u8f85\u5bfc<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Counselling can help victims of bullies or the bullies themselves to process their feelings and understand their triggers and roots behind them. It helps them to establish healthy coping skills.<\/p><p>If you\u2019re looking for a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/about-us\/our-team-in-kota-damansara\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">therapist&nbsp;<\/a>in Kota Damansara or Ipoh area, you can click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wa.link\/og2wl3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"School-Based_Support\"><\/span><strong>School-Based Support<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Bully guidance programs in school can provide both students and parents a safe space to seek assistance; cultivating a empathetic community. Furthermore, trained school staff such as school counsellors can address and intervene bully issues more healthily and harmoniously.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legal_Support\"><\/span><strong><em>Legal Support<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>This type of support is much required and needed during situations of extreme or ongoing bullying. Legal support organizations or attorneys with expertise in cases of bullying can also offer advice on legal choices and rights.<\/p><h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Parental_Support\"><\/span><strong><em>Parental Support<\/em><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h6><p>Undeniably, parents play an important role in helping their children who are being bullied or being the bully themselves. Parents can take up the role of providing their children with emotional support, process their underlying issues, and establish effective coping skills.<\/p><h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SMs_Takeaway\"><\/span><strong>SM\u2019s Takeaway<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5><p>If you&#8217;ve experienced bully or been a bully, it is important to process the emotions that you have when through. Therapy can be a beneficial approach in assisting you to understand and process the underlying, and manage the effect bully has on you more healthily. Remember, getting help is a sign of strength, not weakness.<\/p><blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>\u201cLet us break the silence, eliminate the stigma, and embrace the road towards improved mental health. You deserve to be heard, recognized, and guided on your path of healing. Together, we can make the world a more compassionate and inclusive place for all.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/about-us\/our-team-in-kota-damansara\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">therapist&nbsp;<\/a>in Kota Damansara or Ipoh area, you can click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/wa.link\/og2wl3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/p>\n\n<p>If you enjoyed reading this, why not broaden the horizon of knowledge by learning about &#8220;Emotional Triggers&#8221;?<br>You can read the blog\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/soulmechanicstherapy.com\/zh\/emotional-triggers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p>For more content related to mental health do follow us on our official&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/soulmechanicstherapygram\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written By:&nbsp;Navienisha Muniandy (Intern) Verified By:&nbsp;Shaundtrya Ganasan, Licensed Counselor (KB11097) What is bullying? Bullying is an act of aggressive behaviour that is deliberate, repeated, and comprises an imbalance of power or strength. Bullying can also occur in various environments, including schools, workplaces, and virtually. 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