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B ullying and cyberbullying remain As digital life becomes part of everyday reality, students are under more pressure than ever, not just academically but socially, emotionally and publicly. The pressure to be liked, visible and ‘perfect’ online can weigh just as heavily as what they experience in person. While adults often advise children to “tell a teacher,” many hesitate. It is not defiance. It is fear. Students worry that speaking up will make things worse, that their tormentors will retaliate or that their private regrets will be dragged into the spotlight. For children who have made mistakes online or feel ashamed of what they have been through, silence can feel safer than exposure. among the most complex emotional challenges young people face today. That is why wellness advocate Jane Elizabeth, founder of Revive to Rise and newly appointed Wellness Officer at Quantum Media, is calling for a more human, more thoughtful response to bullying in schools. One that focuses on helping children feel safe and grounded again, rather than just punishing behaviour.
“You cannot punish pain away. You have to meet it, understand it and help it shift.” Jane Elizabeth, Wellness Officer, Quantum Media A Shift Toward Healing: Why Mind-Body Practices Work Across UAE schools, more educators are recognising that rules alone are not enough. Jane works directly with students using a combination of breathwork, meditation and positive affirmations to help them regulate emotions and reconnect with self-worth. “When a child learns to slow their breath,” Jane explains, “they signal to their nervous system that they are safe. That is the first step. From there, meditation and affirmations help them rebuild.”
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