Solving Problems Together: A Psychoeducational Group Model for Victims of Bullies

Abstract

Schools play a vital role in decreasing the occurrence of bullying among children. Victims of bullying behavior need guidance in developing the skills and strategies needed to effectively respond to bullying. Through small group work, the school counselor can help students develop the knowledge, attitude, and skills that will enable them to deal more effectively with bullying. This article describes an innovative psychoeducational group model, Solving Problems Together (SPT), which not only engages students in the discovery of knowledge and skills needed to deal effectively with bullying, but also demonstrates techniques for solving predicaments in the future.

Keywords:

• bullies
• problem-solving
• school counseling
• victims

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Kimberly R. Hall

Kimberly R. Hall is an assistant professor in the Department of Counselor Education at Virginia Commonwealth University.