NEFESH: The International Network of Orthodox Mental Health Professionals

Log in Join Now Donate Directory

Blogs

Job Board Community Event

2026 NEFESH Summer Online Conference

July 14-15, 2026 · Online Event

Blogs

Empowering the Victim
Yehudis Wolofsky, LCSW Steps to Overcoming Bullying

Subscribe to this blog to get the latest updates emailed to you

Subscription complete

Showing Results 0 - 2 (2 total)

Turning the Tables on the Bully

Author: Yehudis Wolofsky, LCSW

Turning the Tables on the Bully Humor combined with excessive sugar is an extremely potent weapon when combating bullying. The person who is able to feign concern for the bully has the opportunity of putting the tormenter in a defensive position while simultaneously creating a comedy show. The victim assumes that the bully’s behavior is a …

Steps to Overcoming Bullying

Author: Yehudis Wolofsky, LCSW

Bullying is a common problem in our society; it is extremely cruel since it can potentially traumatize the victim for the rest of his/her life. Therefore it is the obligation of both the school and parents to address this crisis when a child is victimized; the school must invoke a zero tolerance policy and help the victim identify why she/he is singled out as a victim. The parent must address the issue with the child and help him/her …