Anti-Bullying Event Free To Families

Tragic stories of bullying are unfortunately becoming the norm in today's society. Headlines of teens taking drastic measures after being bullied continue to populate news sites.

BayCare Behavioral Health wants to help put an end to the tragedies. The hospital will host two anti-bullying workshops this month aimed at providing children and their families with tools to cope with bullying.

Judy S. Freedman, bullying prevention specialist and author of "Easing the Teasing," will be on hand at the event as well, speaking to participants and taking questions.

Some of the topics to be discussed include:

- What is the difference between teasing and bullying?

- Mean Girls - Relational Aggression

- Cyberbullying and online social cruelties

- What children are teased about

The anti-bullying event will take place near Land O' Lakes on  Friday, May 17, 8:30a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at The Center for the Arts at Wesley Chapel, 30651 Wells Road in Wesley Chapel. To RSVP for the workshop, call 813-443-3078.