Ep. 29 Would You Know If Your Teen Was Being Bullied?

Send us Fan MailDo you have a child that is being bullied? Would you even know? Are you an educator or other community support person working with teens in trouble?This is a frank conversation with my guest and bereaved mom, Betty Wedman, who lost her teen son to suicide in 2008 as a result of bullying. For many years, Betty was a speaker in schools and earned the trust of countless teens, talking to her about what it was like to be bullied.Now as a Certified Life Coach with training in Cognitive Behaviour and Suicide Prevention, Betty shares her insights into the working minds of teens and what they are struggling with related to bullying and mental health. She also offers tips on what we all can do as a community to better support teens in their mental health struggles and develop life skills for long-term success!TIME  STAMP: 0:00    Welcome 0:32    Introduction to Betty 1:48    Wealth of experience 3:11    Thoughts impact our well-being 4:09    Bullying - what teens are thinking - what we missing?7:49    What are they going to do to me today?8:20    A thought can be changed10:21  Are schools dealing with mental health issues?12:34  What would make kids feel safe?14:00   Kids don't trust enough to tell16:54   Positive emotions and gratitude20:30   What to do with anger and other negative emotions25:28   Breaking the stigma28:37   Self-love31:04   What schools can do to support mental health34:04   Betty's son bullied37:37   Connection and community39:39   When you feel powerless42:28   Reaching out for support will help change your experience46:18   Resources for bullying47:02   Speak up49:59   ClosingALBERTA (CANADA) RESOURCES:Bullying Helpline    1-888-456-2323  or  call or text 310-1818https://www.alberta.ca/bullying-find-supports.aspx Kids Help Phone1-800-668-6868Kids Help Line Text686868www.Kidshelpphone.ca  (ages 5-29 Years)Family Violence Information Line     310-1818www.alberta.ca/endfamilyviolence Addiction and Mental Health Line 24/7780-424-2424Child and Adolescence Edmonton Zone787-407-10005-17 years, 8 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.www.albertahealthservices.ca  Canadian Mental Health Association Distress LineEdmonton Region     780-482-4357 (HELP)www.edmonton.cmha.ca  https://www.livinghopeplan.ca/Contact Betty:[email protected] to you by Vonne SolisFor more resources and books on suicide, grief and child loss 🆕 📣 Text Me Fan MailYou can now text me directly about any episode. I personally read your messages and respond with practical, grounded insight. While I can’t offer long back-and-forth exchanges, I may respond directly or address your question in a future episode.Your voice helps shape the conversation.Subscribe to the podcast! Share your favourite episodes! Connect with me on LinkedIn and Facebook.