Empowering Peer
Educators: Standing Up to Bullying Through Awareness and Action
Peer Educator Workshop
on Anti-Bullying
“One person can make a difference, and everyone
should try.” – John F. Kennedy
The Health
& Wellness Programme, under the flagship of Dr. Alka Saxena, Deputy
Director (Health & Wellness), BBGS, established the Peer Educator
Programme to foster a sense of community and belonging among students by
promoting a positive attitude toward bullying prevention, mental health, and
overall well-being.
The third
session of the workshop, titled “Draw the Line: Stand Up to Bullying,”
was conducted for the Peer Educators of BBGS on December 5, 2024, at BDBBPS,
Sector 10, Gurugram.
The primary
objective of the workshop was to educate Peer Educators about the effects of
bullying and its impact on individuals. The Resource Center team focused on
equipping the Peer Educators with various strategies to build their confidence
and empower them to stand up to bullying effectively.
The session
began with an engaging icebreaker activity, followed by a presentation
on strategies to combat bullying and the roles of an upstander.
Role-playing exercises were conducted to practice assertiveness, and students
were also briefed on the Anti-Bullying Policy, which aims to prevent
bullying incidents and ensure protection from any form of harassment.
Empowering
students with knowledge and skills to address bullying can significantly reduce
such incidents. The session included a discussion on the upcoming Symposium,
emphasizing the importance of responsibility and ownership in making the Peer
Educator Programme an effective initiative for promoting positive change.
The students
expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Alka Saxena and her team and eagerly
look forward to new learning opportunities and reaching greater heights.
