Relational Aggression is the trickiest kind of aggression or bullying.. it happens with people you know, sometimes even people you are friends with. According to leading SEL author, Trudy Ludwig, relational aggression refers to “acts of emotional bullying hidden among tightly knit networks of friends.” This form of aggression is often subtle but the effects are long lasting and deep; and it’s rampant in our schools. As educators we need to deal with it head on, label it, give examples, equip our