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Bullying & Social Skills Support

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.

Bullying and social skills support for children at Camali Clinic Dubai
Consultant-led care Dubai Healthcare City & JLT
In Detail

Bullying & Social Skills Support

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.

A session at Camali Clinic
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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
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Treatment Approaches

  • 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
Who needs it?

Who this service is for

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.

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Specific FAQs

Questions about this service

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