Professor Helen Cowie is Emeritus Professor at the University of Surrey, MA, MSc, PhD, FBPS, PGCE, Dip in Psychotherapy. For over 25 years she has specialized in strategies to counteract school bullying. Dr Harriet Tenenbaum, PhD is a Reader in Developmental Psychology at the University of Surrey. Harriet's research interests include how children learn from everyday interactions with others, such as conversations with parents and peers and peer rejection. Dr Ffion Jones, PhD English Literature (Bangor) is an author and illustrator of several children's picture books.
Cowie, Tenebaum and Jones offer a thoughtful and useful resource for parents and teachers dealing with bullying. The realistic stories for children and adults to read together and other valuable information found in the book offer a holistic approach to why children are bullied and best practices for how it should be addressed. -- Martin D. Ruck., Professor of Psychology and Urban Education, The Graduate Center, City University of New York The book proposes an integrative approach to bullying, emphasizing self-confidence, assertiveness, peer support, but also involvement of other caring adults. Its major contribution to educators and other helping professionals is the provision of knowledge needed to achieve a friendly atmosphere and success in the school environment. It is a valuable resource for teachers and parents to help children in distress but also for educators around the world. -- Maria Malikiosi-Loizos, Professor Emeritus of Counseling Psychology at National and Kapodistrian University of Athens