The Bully Defuser: Applying the Permission Slip Process
By Garth Riley
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About this ebook
In this book you will learn how to:
- Understand how to break down the issue being faced
- Evaluate your exact position
- Notice what significance you are giving the issue
- Take back control
- Make a plan
The world has become hyper attentive to bullying issues that at one time were simply ignored. Today we face a bombardment of insults and accusations and self condemnation. The content of this book helps quiet one’s mind, encourages and teaches resilience while giving the reader a plan of action.
Learn to become your own Bully Defuser
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The Bully Defuser - Garth Riley
Presentation Testimonials
This presentation provides each student with a framework of strength to stand up to bullies by establishing their own personal identity and confidence each day.
—Joe Hircock
Retired Superintendent of Education
Whitby Schools/Safety & Security
Durham Public DDSB
Garth Riley captivates and engages students in mere moments... the students absorb and retain the message long after he has left the building
—Marnie Alexander, BSW
Community Social Worker
Harwin Public School
Prince George, British Columbia
Garth delivers a powerful message. He shows empathy and the message is relevant.
—Phil Cristi
General Manager
Durham YMCA
The Permission Slip Workshops with our many classes were insightful and helpful.
—Karen Coles-Burtch
Program Administration
Jobs 2000
I’ve used the permission slip with companies to get their sales results to grow.
—Jonathan Weaver
Principal Owner
Peak Performers Consulting
Garth has brilliantly given us permission to reclaim our strength. The tools he provides are clear and concise and the results speaks loudly. Brilliant work.
—Pastor Malachi Brown
THE BULLY DEFUSER
Copyright © 2018 by Garth Riley
The Permission Slip Process©
Copyright © 2004 by Garth Riley
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Contents
Introduction
1. Sticks and Stones
2. The Permission Slip Process: Words Have Power; Words Have Impact
3. The Importance of Clarity
4. The Permission Slip
5. An Angry Grade 8 Student: The Paul Day Story
6. The Little Girl with the Red Ball
7. Guilty by Association: The Gwen Adams Story
8. Going After Your Dream Career in Spite of Your Own Self-Talk
9. Other Uses of The Permission Slip
10. Athletic Achievement Scenario (Player’s Perspective)
11. Final Words
Bonus Guide: How to Advocate for Your Bullied Child and Win
Introduction
My name is Garth Riley, and I am known as the bully defuser. I have taught tens of thousands of people of all ages how to identify and neutralize the intended effects of verbal and physical bullying.
The Permission Slip Process is the tool I use to battle the bully issue. This slip was a divinely inspired idea that came to me one night in 2004. Since that time it has changed not only my life but the lives of thousands of others.
Some people have referred to this as a life tool that needs to be in everyone’s toolbox because it can be used in so many more situations than just defusing bullying. It has been effective in helping people to get over their limiting beliefs, overcome obstacles, and change outcomes. This process truly can