By Dru Ahlborg, Bullying Recovery Resource Center As we reflect on 2025, it’s clear this year has asked a lot of all of us. Families have faced uncertainty, stress, and heartbreak, and for many caregivers supporting a child impacted by bullying, the weight has felt...

By Dru Ahlborg, Bullying Recovery Resource Center Gratitude is more than a seasonal sentiment - it’s a powerful force for connection, empathy, and emotional well-being. Research shows that practicing gratitude helps build the very qualities that discourage bullying,...

Written by Dru Ahlborg, Bullying Recovery Resource Center Bullying does not happen in isolation. Every act of bullying involves more than the person who bullies and the target who is harmed -  there are also those who witness it. These witnesses, or bystanders, play a...

by Dru Ahlborg, Co-Founder and Executive Director of BRRC At BRRC, we often hear heartbreaking stories about bullying. While peer-to-peer bullying is painful, one of the most confusing and damaging forms of bullying is when it comes from a trusted adult. Sadly, this...

Written by Dru Ahlborg, Executive Director BRRC When kids have strong, positive friendships, they are better protected from the impacts of bullying. A trusted friend can be a source of comfort, an upstander in tough situations, and a reminder that they are valued and...

Adapted from Addressing and Preventing Classroom Bullying by Barbara Coloroso When Sarah noticed her 12-year-old son dreading school every morning, she knew something was wrong. After some gentle conversations, he admitted he was being bullied on the playground and...