A training for university students took place under this slogan. After all, some of them have just joined the student ranks, and it takes about six months to adapt freshmen to a new environment.

How to protect yourself from possible bullying, aggressive persecution, oppression, negative behavior towards yourself - taught psychologists of the practical psychology and social work sector of the Student Development Center Tetyana Antonchuk and Yana Kruk.

Students learned from the trainers what bullying is, its types and components, typical signs of bullying, as well as responsibility for bullying according to current legislation.

In groups, they worked out possible causes and reactions to bullying, learned to help a young aggressor. After all, not only the "victim" but also the "aggressor" need help. The motivation for bullying is envy, revenge, feelings of hostility, and the desire to restore justice; struggle for power; the need for submission to the leader, neutralization of the opponent, self-affirmation, etc.

The conclusion of the training was a discussion of joint efforts.

 Natalia PARKHOMCHUK,
Public Relations Department