Young Bullies Face a Strong Enemy....

Empowerment

Apex NC counseling practice hopes to empower and motivate girls to stand up against interpersonal
aggression, cyberbulling, etc....

Apex, NC, October 26, 2010 --(PR.com)-- Disrespect, abuse, and bullying has reached epidemic
proportions, whether done online, over the phone, or in person. Our youth are quite vulnerable to
relational aggression, and bullying behavior among girls is on the rise. Technology-assisted
communication only makes it easier to behave in hateful, destructive ways - for instance, abusive
comments might not be made at all if the speaker had to look their victim in the eye....

A local counseling practice is focusing on empowering the adolescent victims of bullying as a powerful
way to reduce interpersonal aggression among girls. Lifescapes Counseling is offering a
psychoeducational therapy group for girls who have struggled with relational aggression and bullying.
This group experience is open to girls age 11-14 and will meet weekly. GEMS (“Girls Empowered and
Motivated to Stand”) is a group initiative developed by Shanita Brown, Counselor Intern and
Co-facilitator of the group. The group will be led by Yolanda Davis, LCSW.

Group sessions will focus on self-esteem/self-worth, appropriate boundaries, assertive behavior, healthy
coping, recognition of abusive relationships, cyberbullying, etc... The group will be limited to 8
participants, and it will be private and nonjudgmental in nature. All sessions will be held in their
professional counseling office.

Preregistration is required for this group, which begins in early November. Most major insurances are
accepted, and a low-cost self-pay fee is also available. Please call Lifescapes Counseling Associates at
919-303-0273 or visit their website for more information (www.lifescapescounseling.com).
Individualized help for interpersonal aggression at any age is available in person or online through our
sister site, www.realonlinetherapy.com.

A bully without a victim is not much of a threat.....

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Contact Information:
Lifescapes Counseling Associates, PLLC
Amy Benton Moulds, MEd, NCC, LPC, DCC
9193030273
amymoulds@mindspring.com
www.lifescapescounseling.com
www.realonlinetherapy.com for online counseling

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