ABOUT THE EPISODE: in this episode, we spoke about antibullying and what we can do to have a safer climate in the classrooms. We went through the whole process of supporting a child who is bullied and involving peers as a support group into this. We discuss practical details of this process. The solution focused approach discussed here is a good example of an empowering intervention in groups of youth, that builds on the need for appreciation and connection.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: Katrin Berger works with schools in Bremen, Germany supporting them as a solution focused practitioner and trainer at the governmental education services. She is self-employed as an SF therapist, mediator, and trainer (Lösungswerkstatt). She is an ambassador of solution focused work in schools.
OUTLINE OF THE EPISODE:
- (00:00) – Introduction to the episode.
- (04:05) – Katrin’s way to solution focused work in school
- (07:30) – How to address problematic behavior, in a non-judgmental way
- (10:30) – How to start supporting an “unhappy child”?
- (13:00) – The support group. Who is in the group?
- (17:58) – What’s the invitation? How to start?
- (22:02) – Engaging the support group members.
- (24:45) – The role of parents.
- (26:40) – The role of solution focused approach.
- (27:50) – Meeting the unhappy child again.
- (30:35) – Second meeting with the support group.
- (34:30 – Emotional safety, cynicism. Agents of friendship.
- (37:40 Strengthening relationships in the whole class.
- (40:41 the impact of solution focused work with classes.
- (43:50 Katrin’s contacts and the solution focused schools community
EPISODE LINKS:
- Website: http://www.loesungswerkstatt-berger.de/
- Katrin’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002286071209
- Related podcast link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RIKFql6RVksQ5kEQsYVQB?si=d27da3ee298f46b7
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Related literature:
- An article on solution focused work in schools: https://www.sfio.org/interaction/2020-1/there-is-no-roof-on-top-of-it/
- Sue Young: Solution-Focused Schools: Anti-Bullying and Beyond. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40922001-solution-focused-schools?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=Zb1bL6h851&rank=1