Bullying: the impact on children and young people in Belgian society Cyberbullying is a form of bullying that takes place in a new context: on the internet

and through a variety of modern electronic devices/media. Cyberbullying presents challenges for school teams, teachers, school psychologists and social workers: they need to be able to prevent and intervene successfully with (cyber)bullying situations in schools.

Gie Deboutte is a Belgian expert in recent research and best practices in the field of (cyber)bullying. He clarifies the possible causes for bullying and explains the

consequences of (cyber)bullying behavior. Young people, parents, teachers and school administators can learn how to prevent or undo bullying behavior.

Healthy Minds, Healthy Schools is a universal, curriculum-based program for elementary school children aimed at improving children's social, emotional, behavioural, and academic functioning. Dr. Tina C. Montreuil and Micah A. Tilley's unique program integrates components of emotion regulation, mindfulness, and metacognition, providing children with practical strategies the can use in everyday life. 

Dr. Tina Montreuil is an Assistant Professor of School/Applied Child Psychology at McGill University and a Clinical School Psychologist. As a licensed member of the Quebec Order of Psychologists she practices privately with children, families, and adult populations. Her research focuses on investigating the role of emotion regulations and anxiety disorders in children and how related deficits may not only lead to the development of psychopathology, but also affect school adaptation and academic achievement.

Peer Support – an effective method to prevent bullying in schools and to improve wellbeing of all students. Young people often answer their questions and problems with age or lifestyle peers (‘peers’). Peer support is a preventive method whereby young people support each other to promote a positive school climate. Peer supporters receive a training in which their competencies are strengthened to help others. Heleen Becuwe and Oona Wyns illustrate the benefits associated with peer support both for young people and for educators (e.g. youth workers, teachers, student counselors) and organizations (eg youth work, schools).