When a child is being bullied, parents often feel just as stuck as their kid — unsure what to do, worried about making things worse. The BELONG Program gives your child a structured, safe space to build real skills and connect with peers who genuinely understand what they're going through.
The BELONG Program isn't a lecture or a workshop. It's a skill-building group — the same small group of peers, led by the same trained facilitator, every week. That consistency is what makes the connections real.
Your child develops a clear, grounded understanding of what bullying actually is — and what it isn't. That shared language helps them make sense of their own experience without self-blame, and gives them the words to talk about what's happening — with you, a teacher, or anyone they choose to tell.
Students practice real-world strategies for navigating bullying situations — including how to respond in the moment, and how to handle bullying inside their own friend group, which is often the hardest kind to address.
Students learn to recognize the connection between how they think, how they feel, and how they act — and build the confidence to move forward. Parents in our pilot told us their kids started opening up more at home after just a few sessions.
A child being bullied at school isn't going to share what's really going on if someone from their school might be listening. The BELONG Program is fully online — and that changes everything.
These quotes are from parents whose children participated in the BELONG pilot program at the University of Nebraska — the direct research foundation for our program.
Having peer groups that are purely positive and supporting — especially being able to relate to his particular thing — is always the most helpful for him. He always came out of those sessions feeling very positive, and good about things.
It was helpful in not feeling alone in that way... she's been talking to me a lot more about things, you know.
He used to keep all his emotions inside. He's more open with his feelings now, and talking with us.
We take the time to make sure the program is the right fit for your child before they join a group. If we feel another kind of support would serve them better, we'll help point you in the right direction.
Fill out our referral form to get started. Tell us a little about your child and what they've been experiencing — there's no wrong way to begin.
If your child is a good fit for the program, we'll send over consent forms for you to complete. Parent or guardian consent and student assent are obtained before participation begins.
Your child is matched to a small group of peers and the program begins — online, on a schedule that works for your family.
We're preparing for our fall sessions and will begin accepting referrals shortly. Leave your email and we'll reach out the moment they open.
We'll only use your email to let you know when referrals open.