Bullying & Social Skills Support - Camali Clinic

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Making Lives Better

Bullying – whether physical, verbal, relational, or online (cyberbullying) – can have a significant and lasting impact on a young person's mental health, self-esteem, and academic performance. At Camali Clinic, we provide targeted support both for children who are experiencing bullying and for those whose behaviour may be harming others, addressing the emotional needs of all parties. We also support young people with social skills difficulties that make peer relationships challenging.

Who needs it?

Children and adolescents who are experiencing bullying (as a victim or as someone whose behaviour is causing harm to others), or who have significant difficulties forming and maintaining peer relationships due to social skills challenges.

Bullying & Social Skills Support

1. Symptoms may include

  • Reluctance or refusal to attend school; anxiety or distress around social situations
  • Withdrawal from friends and activities; low self-esteem and negative self-talk
  • Physical complaints (headaches, stomach aches) before school; changes in mood or behaviour
  • Difficulty reading social cues, initiating conversations, or maintaining friendships
  • Misinterpreting others' intentions; difficulty with perspective-taking or turn-taking in social situations
  • Individual CBT for the child experiencing bullying – building resilience, self-esteem, and assertiveness skills
  • Social skills training – structured group or individual sessions to develop conversational skills, conflict resolution, friendship-making, and emotional regulation
  • Parent guidance – coaching parents on how to support their child and communicate effectively with the school
  • School liaison – working with the school to implement appropriate anti-bullying interventions

Specific FAQS

1.

Do you support the child doing the bullying as well as the victim?

Yes. Children who bully others often have their own unmet emotional needs or skill deficits. We provide support and intervention for all parties involved.