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The Bullied Brain

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Bullying
Those Who Bully Use Kindness to Manipulate

Jennifer Fraser Ph.D. on November 28, 2024

Those who bully may be masters at using kindness as a way to groom higher-ups and beneficiaries. Learn seven strategies to protect against this textbook manipulation.

Those who bully may be masters at using kindness as a way to groom higher-ups and beneficiaries. Learn seven strategies to protect against this textbook manipulation.

Leadership
From Principals to CEOs, Kindness Gets Results

Jennifer Fraser Ph.D. on November 18, 2024

Are you looking for a way to take your leadership to the next level? Have you tried kindness? Sounds almost too easy, but the research shows it's a game-changer.

Are you looking for a way to take your leadership to the next level? Have you tried kindness? Sounds almost too easy, but the research shows it's a game-changer.

Bullying
Bullying Hurts Your Health. Kindness Boosts It.

Jennifer Fraser Ph.D. on November 13, 2024

Our brain and body health are impacted by whether or not we bully others or treat them with kindness. Bullying puts your health at risk while kindness gives it a boost.

Our brain and body health are impacted by whether or not we bully others or treat them with kindness. Bullying puts your health at risk while kindness gives it a boost.

Cognition
The Surprising Benefits of Early Reading

Jennifer Fraser Ph.D. on May 9, 2024

Is it better for kids to read books or spend time on screens? Research shows early reading for pleasure is a game-changer for healthy brain development. Screen time? Not so much.

Is it better for kids to read books or spend time on screens? Research shows early reading for pleasure is a game-changer for healthy brain development. Screen time? Not so much.

Bias
The Brain Reacts to Racism by Experiencing Pain

Jennifer Fraser Ph.D. on April 25, 2024

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) do not only right historical wrongs. When we factor in brain research, we see they could act as pain medication for the agony of racism.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) do not only right historical wrongs. When we factor in brain research, we see they could act as pain medication for the agony of racism.

Bullying
Why Bullying Leads to Burnout

Jennifer Fraser Ph.D. on March 22, 2024

Are you suffering from burnout? Research shows that feeling threatened is draining, whereas safety is utterly vital for an energized brain and body.

Are you suffering from burnout? Research shows that feeling threatened is draining, whereas safety is utterly vital for an energized brain and body.

Bullying
Why Are Bullies Popular? Brain Science Can Explain

Jennifer Fraser Ph.D. on February 16, 2024

Do you wonder how it is possible that bullying and abusive people are often well-liked? Brain science shows that they use empathy to manipulate, but not to care.

Do you wonder how it is possible that bullying and abusive people are often well-liked? Brain science shows that they use empathy to manipulate, but not to care.

Bullying
Bullying as the Brain's Response to Anger and Fear

Jennifer Fraser Ph.D. on February 8, 2024

We teach teens that bullying is due to a power imbalance, but that's outdated. Brain imaging reveals that bullying can be in response to angry and fearful facial expressions.

We teach teens that bullying is due to a power imbalance, but that's outdated. Brain imaging reveals that bullying can be in response to angry and fearful facial expressions.

Bullying
Bullying Hurts Your Ability to Remember

Jennifer Fraser Ph.D. on August 31, 2023

Few are aware of how bullying and abuse harm target areas of the brain. Knowing the science empowers us to repair and recover.

Few are aware of how bullying and abuse harm target areas of the brain. Knowing the science empowers us to repair and recover.

Bullying
How You React to Bullying May Lessen Its Impact

Jennifer Fraser Ph.D. on August 4, 2023

You can't control those who bully you, but research suggests your brain can assert control over how it interprets the potentially toxic stress.

You can't control those who bully you, but research suggests your brain can assert control over how it interprets the potentially toxic stress.

Bullying
Is It Natural to Respond to Bullying With Anxiety?

Jennifer Fraser Ph.D. on June 23, 2023

Bullying is designed to make the target feel powerless. Brain research suggests we can take back our power by choosing the emotions that will form our response.

Bullying is designed to make the target feel powerless. Brain research suggests we can take back our power by choosing the emotions that will form our response.

Bullying
How Bullying Harms the Brain

Jennifer Fraser Ph.D. on June 17, 2023

Did you know that bullying, like child abuse, can and frequently does do physical damage to the brain? Discover the extensive research on regions of the brain harmed by bullying.

Did you know that bullying, like child abuse, can and frequently does do physical damage to the brain? Discover the extensive research on regions of the brain harmed by bullying.

Bullying
Bullying in Childhood Can Harm the Brain

Jennifer Fraser Ph.D. on June 6, 2023

Discover the science of what bullying can do to children's developing brains. Then take action to prevent, protect, and repair the damage done to brains by bullying.

Discover the science of what bullying can do to children's developing brains. Then take action to prevent, protect, and repair the damage done to brains by bullying.

Bullying
Is Your Bully Abusive or Just Abrasive?

Jennifer Fraser Ph.D. on May 8, 2023

Do you know what kind of bully you're dealing with? Recognizing abrasive vs. abusive bullying can make all the difference in saving yourself.

Do you know what kind of bully you're dealing with? Recognizing abrasive vs. abusive bullying can make all the difference in saving yourself.