Posted on August 11, 2014
The following are helpful acronyms to teach our children and students so that they can avoid being affected by a bully and help out their friends if the need arises.
Actions for the person being bullied:
SMILE
Stay cool
Make eye contact
Identify the attack (verbal, physical, etc.)
Lead positive conversation
Erase the attack
Actions the bystander should take:
HERO
Help out (get involved)
Empathize (identify with the victim)
Report the incident
Open communication – talk about it with the victim
