Read on for some advice about what YOU can do if (you think) a friend is being cyberbullied....
in addition to a hug, a gift of chocolate, or a good game of WOW with your buddy.
Talk to Them - It is a good idea to talk to the person you think is being bullied to find out what is going on with them. Try to remember that the person you are talking with may be very sensitive about the situation and may be scared.
Let Them Know you Care - Help them feel good about themselves. If a person is being bullied their confidence may be low and they may feel lonely. It helps to let them know that you are a friend and care about them. It can often help to point out all the great things they have to offer to help them to feel good about themselves.
Include the Person into your Group - Making a special effort to include the person into your group may help increase the person confidence.
Stick up for Them - If you see someone is being bullied it may be helpful to stick up for them. Take care to ensure that in trying to stick up for the person being bullied that you don't make the situation worse or put yourself in danger.
Speak to Someone - Letting someone else know about the situation may help you to solve the problem. A teacher, counsellor, or another adult could be helpful people to talk to. It may also be helpful to involve the person experiencing the bullying in this process. Together you can go and talk to someone about the situation.
Remember that in many situations your friend may need to speak to someone other than yourself. In these situations you can assist them to find some help close by or offer to go see a counsellor with them
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