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...
The Wound of Workplace Bullying:Anticipatory and Complicated GriefLinda Crockett, MSW, RSW SEPOctober 2015 “We are anticipating it, preparing for it and expecting it, and doing so elicits a vast range of extreme, conflicting emotions. We anticipate our lives will change after the loss.” (M. Hogan, 2012 ) Anticipatory Grief: “a grief reaction that occurs before...
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.