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Therapist Urges Positive Group Connections to Combat Bullying

4/19/2026

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Lisa Bruton, a UKCP-registered psychotherapist, says bullying shapes how people view social groups as unsafe.
She advises seeking positive group experiences outside school-like settings, such as mixed-age groups.
Bruton encourages connecting with "safer" people when approaching new groups.
The articles contrast social media romanticizing friendships with the reality of canceled plans and conflicts, and affirm that individuals are not at fault.

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Lisa Bruton, a UKCP-registered psychotherapist, says bullying shapes how people view social groups as unsafe.
She advises seeking positive group experiences outside school-like settings, such as mixed-age groups.
Bruton encourages connecting with "safer" people when approaching new groups.
The articles contrast social media romanticizing friendships with the reality of canceled plans and conflicts, and affirm that individuals are not at fault.