Holistic Anti-Bullying Approach
edufamily® presentsA professional approach to bullying — now with H.A.B.A.360™
Become the professional who truly understands bullying — and knows how to act. A holistic, practice-rooted approach that goes beyond the symptoms.
Bullying cannot be handled by following a recipe. It takes a deeper understanding to be able to respond in an individualised way.
In schools and counselling contexts, bullying is not a new topic. Professionals are aware of it, and there are numerous concepts, guidelines and prevention programmes. In theory it is also clear that bullying is a group phenomenon with an imbalance of power, not a conflict dynamic between two children. And yet, in acute situations, people often act at the level of symptoms and treat it as a conflict: mediation talks, parent meetings, appeals to insight, sanctions, increased playground supervision. Sometimes it works in the short term. Often it intensifies the dynamic. And affected children conclude that asking for help does not improve their situation but can even be risky.
This is exactly where the real difficulty lies: recognising bullying is already demanding. Understanding a single case and responding to it appropriately is a discipline in its own right — because what is effective in one situation can produce the exact opposite in another. Effective work with bullying therefore does not rely on standard solutions, but on an understanding that does justice to this complexity — and the competence to develop the right response for the specific case from it.
The H.A.B.A.360™ programme conveys precisely this understanding and this competence: step by step, well-founded and practice-oriented.
What does H.A.B.A.360™ mean?
“Holistic” has a twofold meaning here:
Understanding the whole case
Behind bullying situations there are almost always deeper, overarching issues. Instead of applying a one-size-fits-all response, we work context-sensitively and understand each case as a whole.
Effective on every level
Effective work operates on every level: with children and young people, with parents, with teachers, and in supporting schools, affected persons and their families.
The 360 stands precisely for this all-round ambition and bridges science and practice.
H.A.B.A.360™ at a glance
H.A.B.A.360™ — Holistic Anti-Bullying Approach — is an international professional programme on bullying and cyberbullying: prevention and intervention.
Who can take part
H.A.B.A.360™ is aimed at soundly trained professionals from Bachelor level upwards — with an additional alternative-entry pathway for professionals with demonstrably equivalent training.
Direct access profile
Professionals with a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) from the following fields are admitted directly:
- Psychology
- Education / Educational Sciences / Teaching
- School social workers
- Social Pedagogy
- Social Work
- Special Needs Education
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Medicine
Alternative entry after individual assessment
Access is possible even without a relevant Bachelor’s degree — for example for child and youth coaches, youth workers, professionals from parent education and learning coaches (Level 1), as well as qualified counsellors from the psychosocial field and mediators with educational practice (Level 2). What matters is a solid professional grounding; the exact profiles for each level are set out in the respective course description.
In all cases we decide after reviewing the submitted documents. If you are unsure whether you fit the profile, just write to us at info@edufamily.ch — we reply within a few days.
The programme levels
The programme comprises five levels. The first three form the current core: HABA Basis as the common entry point, Level 1 — Facilitator as the first certifying level, and Level 2 — Coach & Trainer as the comprehensive specialist level. Levels 3 and 4 follow from 2027 and 2028/2029 respectively. English-language cohorts are being scheduled — join the pre-launch list below and we will notify you as soon as dates and booking open.
HABA Basis
- Format
- 2 days online synchronous + case mentoring (2 × 3h group + 1h individual) + course platform
- Workload
- 14 hours of course days + 7 hours of mentoring · approx. 30 hours in total (including self-study)
- Qualification
- Confirmation of participation — certification from Level 1
- Price Region 1*
- CHF 810 Early Bird · CHF 890 standard price
Especially for teachers and school professionals who want to work with a well-founded, holistic understanding of bullying in their own school — in their own class, their own team, the whole school.
- Assess bullying in a well-founded, holistic way – instead of reacting too quickly
- Know the typical mistakes that escalate a bullying situation – and what works instead
- Work constructively with parents, especially when things get difficult
- Act with more confidence in your own class, team and school
In terms of content, HABA Basis corresponds to the former Train-the-Trainer programme “Approaching Bullying Differently”.
Get notified Detailed course description (PDF)Level 1 — Facilitator
- Format
- 4 days online synchronous (Basis + 2 in-depth days) + 4h conceptualisation workshop + case mentoring + written assignment
- Workload
- 28 hours of course days + 11 hours of accompanying formats · approx. 125 hours in total (including self-study and written assignment)
- Qualification
- Certificate “Certified Professional in Bullying Prevention H.A.B.A.” — lifelong
- Price Region 1*
- CHF 1’890 Early Bird · CHF 2’090 standard price
- Differential rate Basis → L1
- CHF 1’080 Early Bird · CHF 1’200 standard price (after completing HABA Basis)
For professionals who actively shape prevention for children, adolescents and parents – going beyond simply strengthening the individual.
- Tailor prevention precisely to the class and situation – not only strengthening individual children, but changing the group dynamic in which bullying arises
- Deliver courses that strengthen children and adolescents and foster a sense of community – inside and outside school
- Give talks for parents – adapted to the specific school situation, not off the shelf
Level 2 — Coach & Trainer
- Format
- 8 live online days (Zoom) in four modules of two days each + extensive accompanying formats + documented practical phase + three-part written assignment
- Workload
- 56 hours of course days + approx. 15 hours of accompanying formats · approx. 250 hours in total (including self-study and written assignment)
- Qualification
- Certificate “Certified Professional in Bullying Prevention and Intervention H.A.B.A.” — lifelong
- Price Region 1*
- CHF 4’390 Early Bird · CHF 4’830 standard price
For professionals who want to work with bullying autonomously and systemically and to support others professionally.
- Advise schools in bullying situations and support them over the longer term
- Carry out systemic case analyses and interventions in ongoing bullying cases
- Lead teaching-team training
- Support affected children and adolescents in bullying situations
- Support affected parents
- Build your own professional foundation — even your own specialist bullying service
The stance H.A.B.A.360™ builds on
H.A.B.A.360™ is new — the stance and approach behind it are tried and tested. These testimonials come from the Train-the-Trainer programme “Approaching Bullying Differently” (2021–2026) and from Christelle Schläpfer’s long-standing practice — that is, from exactly the work out of which H.A.B.A.360™ has grown.
I am generally very critical and have often experienced poor presenters. With you I experienced it differently: even though I already know a lot about the topic, I could have listened to you forever. It was palpable that the topic of bullying is close to your heart and that you put your heart and soul into it.
Christelle’s enormous knowledge, which she applies in the search for creative solutions, impresses me greatly and has already helped me in various situations. I value her positive and appreciative stance towards everyone involved in tangled bullying situations. I warmly recommend Christelle’s offerings for parents, schools and professionals.
Christelle Schläpfer is THE expert when it comes to bullying and cyberbullying. Her expertise is enormous. Bullying has many faces — and the courses of action participants take away are just as varied. I recommend her wholeheartedly — for our children and against bullying!
Christelle Schläpfer moved and inspired me on several levels. Her professional competence and her ability to distinguish between method and stance won me over. In my view, this continuing education is a must for everyone working in the educational field!
Fair participation — accessible worldwide
Effective bullying prevention and intervention should be possible everywhere — regardless of how different the economic conditions are across the world’s regions. That is why the price depends on the country of residence: professionals in regions with lower purchasing power pay less, so that the programme stays fairly accessible both professionally and financially.
| Region | Countries | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Region 1* | Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Benelux, Scandinavia | full price |
| Region 2 | rest of Western Europe, North America, Australia/New Zealand, Asia-Pacific, Gulf States, Israel | − 25 % |
| Region 3 | Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa, rest of the Near/Middle East | − 45 % |
* Region 1 = full price; for Region 2 and 3 the price is reduced accordingly (see table).
In addition:
- Instalment payment is available for all regions and courses.
- For special situations there are scholarship options — just get in touch.
What has changed compared with the Train-the-Trainer
From 2021 to 2026, the Train-the-Trainer programme “Approaching Bullying Differently” provided continuing professional development to over 230 multipliers. From this practice, a more in-depth, international successor programme has taken shape: H.A.B.A.360™.
The core remains — the holistic approach to bullying grounded in individual psychology and systemic thinking. What changes is the structuring of the learning pathway and its compatibility with international standards.
| Dimension | Train-the-Trainer “Approaching Bullying Differently” (2021–2026) | H.A.B.A.360™ (from June 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Target group | Open to multipliers with professional experience in the psychosocial field | Professionals with a Bachelor’s degree in education, psychology, psychosocial professions and medicine |
| Structure | Two-part programme structure (personal use / multiplier) | Five-level programme structure (HABA Basis to Level 4 Senior Mentor) |
| Accompanying formats | Two group mentoring sessions and one individual mentoring session within the programme. No written assignment. | Structured case mentoring (group and individual), conceptualisation workshop, documented practical phase at Level 2, intervision groups, continuous platform access. Written assignment from Level 1. |
| Quality assurance | edufamily®’s own certificate for bullying-prevention professionals | Lifelong certification plus a regularly renewable HABA licence (available from autumn 2026). New: alignment with recognised international quality standards. |
What stays: stance and methodological core
However much the programme has evolved — the stance with which we look at bullying dynamics remains the same:
- Alfred Adler’s Individual Psychology as a bridge between depth-psychological insight and systemic practice.
- Systemic case analysis, which understands bullying as a phenomenon of the group and its environment — not as a trait of individuals.
- Multipartiality and needs-oriented thinking that keeps everyone involved in view: affected persons, contributors, the environment, the school and the family.
- Context-sensitive, hands-on practice with concrete case work at every level: HABA adapts to the resources actually available and to the context of each school — making effective action possible even with limited means.
What comes after Level 2
The H.A.B.A.360 programme is designed for the long term. Level 2 is followed by further levels that will be rolled out step by step from 2027:
Level 3 — Mentor is authorised to certify schools and to teach the Basis and Facilitator levels. Level 4 — Senior Mentor is additionally authorised to teach the Coach & Trainer level. Both levels are structurally linked to an active HABA licence.
If you would like to take the long-term path as a programme participant, do get in touch — we will add you to the pre-launch list and inform you as soon as Level 3 is announced.
In-house programmes and institutional enquiries
Schools, education authorities, NGOs and advisory organisations that wish to train their team or several staff members together can book H.A.B.A.360 content as an in-house programme.
Available formats on request:
- Online in-house seminars
- Flat-fee models for NGOs and organisations, with travel costs covered
- Delivery online, on site or in a blended format: individual days in person, the rest online — no hybrid format.
Tell us briefly what you need for your organisation — we will get back to you within a few days for an initial conversation. Contact: info@edufamily.ch
About the programme director
Christelle Schläpfer is the founder of edufamily® and the developer of the HABA programme. She specialises in education and counselling in the school and family domain, with a focus on bullying and cyberbullying.
Her background and activities span several fields:
- Founder of edufamily® (2011) — education and counselling for schools and families
- Certified individual-psychology counsellor / psychosocial counsellor SGfB
- 16 years of direct intervention, prevention and counselling in bullying and cyberbullying situations
- 6 years of the Train-the-Trainer programme “Approaching Bullying Differently” (2021–2026)
- Lecturer in educational counselling in the international Master’s in Adlerian counselling at Ramon Llull University, Barcelona (2018 to today)
- Lecturer at ICASSI (International Committee of Adlerian Summer Schools and Institutes) and at the Institut Alfred Adler Paris (IAAP)
- Chair of the pedagogy section of the International Association of Individual Psychology (IAIP)
- Co-author of “Afán de Poder – Sociedad, salud mental y educación desde una visión actual de Alfred Adler” (Herder Editorial, 2023)
- 14 years as an upper-secondary (Gymnasium) teacher (1997–2011)
- Managing Director of Elternbildung Schweiz / Swiss Parent Education (2016–2018)
- Teaching in four languages: German, French, Spanish, English
She works as a Practitioner and Independent Researcher in the field. Out of this long-standing practice, H.A.B.A.360™ has emerged as an independent new development; a book on bullying is currently in the making and will be published shortly.
Frequently asked questions
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How registration works
English-language cohorts are being scheduled. Add yourself to the pre-launch list above and we will notify you as soon as booking opens, with all dates and early-bird windows. When booking opens, registration runs through the shop: at checkout you confirm that you belong to the required professional field and upload your training or professional qualification, we confirm your admission after a short review — usually within a few days — and if it turns out not to be the right fit, we refund you in full.
Direct contact
For direct questions, admission enquiries or institutional matters:
Email: info@edufamily.ch
Languages: German, French, Spanish, English
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