Introduce the session by welcoming students and setting a safe, supportive environment. Explain that the session will help them understand bullying and learn strategies to manage it, especially if they experience social anxiety.

Discuss with the class what bullying means. Use interactive questions to invite responses about various types of bullying and how it might feel to experience bullying, particularly if social anxiety is present.

Explain how bullying uniquely affects someone with social anxiety. Validate their feelings and stress the importance of recognizing emotional responses.

Introduce key strategies by referencing the video ‘Ways to Stop Bullying’. Explain that the video outlines practical steps and encourage students to think about how the strategies might work for them.

Facilitate group discussion and role-playing scenarios. Prompt students to share ideas, personal experiences, or how they might respond to bullying situations.

Introduce the worksheet activity. Explain that this activity is designed to help them identify bullying scenarios, note their emotions, and plan an effective response. Offer to help individually if needed.

Conclude the lesson with a cool down reflection. Ask students to share one takeaway or positive affirmation they feel can help them in future situations. End with a recap of key strategies.