Any behaviour that’s directed towards and individual or group of people in the workplace with the intent to humiliate, threaten, undermine or victimise is workplace bullying. It can take many forms including, psychological, verbal and even physical abuse.
Behaviours include, but are not limited to:
There are a variety of reasons that cause individuals to bully others in the workplace; however these are unacceptable behaviours that require action. The consequences of workplace bullying impact both the direct victims as well as the people around them including family, co-workers and friends.
While individual reactions vary, typical effects include:
Psychological treatments are proven to help people with their issues by helping them to develop better coping skills and change negative patterns of thinking so that they can deal better with life’s conflicts and stresses.
Psychological therapies can help a person to recover and can also prevent issues from reoccurring. Psychological treatments can include Relaxation Skills, Psychoeducation, Psychological Counselling, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Inter-Personal Therapy (IPT), Behaviour Therapy, and Hypnosis.
Medicare rebates are available to those who are eligible. Rebates can be paid directly into your bank account when sessions are paid for using cash, cheque or EFTPOS.
To find out more about workplace bullying or to make an appointment with our psychologists for clients in Maribyrnong, Bayside suburbs or all over Melbourne, please feel free to contact us on 1300 668 256
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