{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"It’s All Your Fault: High Conflict People","title":"World of Bullies #1: Navigating the New World of Adult Bullying","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2706,"description":"World of Bullies: Bill Eddy's Groundbreaking New Book\nIn this first episode of our new \"World of Bullies\" series, based on Bill Eddy's new book, Our New World of Adult Bullies: How to Spot Them, How to Stop Them, Bill and Megan dive into the timely topic of adult bullying. As co-founders of the High Conflict Institute, they provide invaluable insights for listeners.\nBill shares that his inspiration for the book came during the COVID-19 pandemic when he noticed an increase in bullying behavior across society. He emphasizes the importance of understanding bullies and the need for structure, limits, and consequences to curb their destructive behavior.\nMegan highlights that while society has generally evolved to be more cooperative, high emotion media has influenced people's thinking and behavior, leading to a concerning shift in culture.\nQuestions we answer in this episode:\nWhat inspired this \"World of Bullies\" series and Bill's book?\nHow have the COVID-19 pandemic, the media, online culture, and more influenced bullying behavior?\nHow can we effectively deal with bullies in our lives?\nKey Takeaways:\nBullies require structure, limits, and consequences.\nHigh emotion media has contributed to a shift toward more bullying.\nBill’s new SLIC method (setting limits and imposing consequences) is effective for dealing with bullies.\nThis episode sets the stage for the \"World of Bullies\" series, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of adult bullying and equipping them with practical tools to navigate challenging situations. Bill and Megan's expertise makes this a must-listen for anyone seeking to create a more harmonious environment in their lives.\nLinks & Other Notes\nBOOKSOur New World of Adult Bullies—How to Spot Them/How to Stop Them (June 2024) By Bill Eddy, LCSW, Esq.\nBULLY DYNAMICS WEBINARSBully Dynamics in Families (September - 4 sessions over 4 weeks)\nBully Dynamics at Work (October - 4 sessions over 4 weeks)\nBully Dynamics in Communities (November - 4...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/mMyRt1KE9ifhcy6s5OCZZIHSa3HFTTLMyzXMa0kp8z4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzMTkxLzE2NjA0/MTU5MjAtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}