Nov 1, 2018
This is the second episode about adult bullying. Adult bullying
is performed by a person or a group of person using power to harm
another person or people.
It is repetitive. It does not have to be only physical. There can
be verbal, sexual structural, governmental bullying.
The effects of bullying can last long after the events have passed.
It might be a contributing factor to an anxiety, panic or phobic
disorder.
This episode is focus specifically on adult bullying.
If you need support contact the National Suicide Prevention
Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or
text “START” to 741-741.
Resources Mentioned:
Mindful.org interview with Nana Vistor about how
mindfulness helped her heal her pain.
Forbes magazine article about Seniors In The Deep South And Rural Western
States Prescribed Most Benzodiazepines And Opioids
US Food and Drug Administration warning about seniors taking
benzodiazepines and opiate level drugs.
2013 Greater Good article on How Bullied Children Grow into
Wounded Adults
Workplace Bullying Institute FAQ on Workplace and adult bullying questions.
Therapist Debi Levine wrote in a 2018 post Adults who Bully that there are five types of
adult bullies.
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questions you may have regarding a medical or mental health
disorder.
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purposes only. Nothing in this program is intended to be a
substitute for professional psychological, psychiatric or medical
advice, diagnosis, or treatment.