Article written by Linda Crockett founder of the Workplace Bullying Resource Centre (instituteofworkplacebullyingresources.ca) and co-author, Janice Gilligan White, founder of The Empowered Employee. Hundreds of thousands ‘Volunteers, Students, Employees’ targeted by bullies in their organization ask the question, “why me”? Whenever someone experiences a shock or trauma, people try to make sense of these confusing...
With Workplace Bullying, there are many losses anticipated, and many complicated layers. The loss of employment, safety, sense of self, and the loss of dignity.
As a therapist I witness the symptoms of trauma experienced by targets of bullying far too often. Here are some of my thoughts on this workplace reality.
As a therapist I witness the symptoms of trauma experienced by targets of bullying far too often. Here are some of my thoughts on this workplace reality.
Bullying is about the abuse of power. Over time, the abuse creates a sense of Isolation In the target and is intended to silence both the target and the bystander. Story telling Is essential to returning our voices.
Prevention, intervention and recovery from workplace abuse.