Bullying: A Preventable Epidemic

    BOSTON, MA, October 21, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Kathryn Seifert, a leading expert who has amassed over 30 years of experience in the fields of violence reduction and mental health, is pleased to announce the release of her new eBook, Bullying, Sexual Identity, & Violence: Issues at School & Home for Parents. With her copious amounts of experience, Dr. Seifert has written a comprehensive guide for parents wondering how to conscientiously raise their child through some of the most delicate times of his/her development.

In Bullying, Sexual Identity, & Violence: Issues at School & Home for Parents, Dr. Seifert lends instruction for situations ranging from bullying in school and overcoming childhood tragedy, to low-budget parenting and sexual behavior in childhood. Dr. Seifert focuses especially on bullying, providing succinct instructions to parents who fear their child has fallen victim to the harmful practice that is all too common in our schools and neighborhoods. "Bullying is not a rite of passage or part of the competitive spirit," writes Dr. Seifert. "Victims of bullies can be severely harmed by the experience, especially if it is chronic."

Dr. Seifert does not neglect to analyze the Bully, either. With her vast research on what causes children to grow up to be violent perpetrators, the Bully is often a victim who re-victimizes others: "Bullies often have emotional problems, histories of trauma, and inadequate problem solving and social skills. Bullying is their self-defense mechanism to protect their insecurity."

Dr. Seifert understands the need for guidance when it comes to navigating through parenthood during your child's preciously important formative years. With Bullying, Sexual Identity, & Violence: Issues at School & Home for Parents, Seifert takes you step by step through the potentially harmful scenarios that arise in any child's early years, and displays how you can effectively ensure the best possible outcomes.

About Dr. Kathryn Seifert
Dr. Seifert has over 30 years of experience in the areas of violence, mental health, criminal justice and addictions. She is the CEO of Eastern Shore Psychological Services (ESPS), a multidisciplinary private practice based out of Maryland that works with high-risk youth and their families. Specializing in the assessment and treatment of individuals who are at risk for violence and those who are emotionally disturbed, Dr. Seifert is frequently called upon by national television networks to discuss violence and mental health. She has appeared on Anderson Cooper 360 on CNN, the Huffington Post Live, Discovery ID, Fox News, and CBC in Canada.

Dr. Seifert has written two books on the topic of violence in youth. The first, How Children Become Violent (Acanthus Publishing 2006), was awarded the 2007 IPPY (Independent Book Publishers Award) bronze medal in the Psychology/Mental Health category. Her second book, Youth Violence: Theory, Prevention, and Intervention (Spring Publishing 2011), is frequently utilized among the professional community and in courses and training sessions.

Dr. Seifert is currently researching for her upcoming book, Failure to Attach: The Why Behind Terrorists and Mass Murderers.

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