Bullying and Emotional Abuse in the Workplace: International Perspectives in Research and Practice
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    Bullying and Emotional Abuse in the Workplace: International Perspectives in Research and Practice

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    Over the last decade or so research into bullying, emotional abuse and harassment at work, as distinct from harassment based on sex or race and primarily of a non-physical nature, has emerged as a new field of study. Two main academic streams have emerged: a European tradition applying the concept of 'mobbing' or 'bullying' and the American tradition, primarily identified through concepts such as emotional abuse and mistreatment. One focuses on the perpetrator, the other on the victim. In addition, research in this field has also started in Australia and South Africa. All are brought together in this work, in a synthesis of research and analysis of practice in the field. Bullying and Emotional Abuse in the Workplace aims to document the existence and consequences of the problem of bullying, to explore its causes and to investigate the effectiveness of approaches aimed at mitigating and managing the problem, as well as to offer suggestions for further progress in this important new field.

    The Handbook of Emotional Intelligence : Theory, Development, Assessment, and Application at Home, School and in the Workplace
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    Building on nearly eighty years of scientific work, The Handbook of Emotional Intelligence is the first definitive resource that brings together a stellar panel of academics, researchers, and practitioners, in the field. Sweeping in scope, the text presents information on the most important conceptual models, reviews and evaluates the most valid and reliable methods for assessing emotional intelligence, and offers specific guidelines for applying the principles of Emotional Intelligence in a variety of settings.

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    4 out of 5 stars Fine.......2005-09-08

    The book was as promised, and it arrived in the promised window of time. I'm satisfied.

    5 out of 5 stars Jonathan Cohen, Ph.D., Columbia University.......2001-09-09

    This is an excellent book. It provides 'state of the art and science' information about past and emerging work in emotioanl intelligence and competencies. I highly recommend it.

    4 out of 5 stars If you are serious about learning the background to E.I........2001-06-14

    The Handbook of Emotional Intelligence is a must read for anyone who is serious about emotional intelligence. Through this book, Bar-On and Parker have brought together a world-class collection of academics, psychologists and researchers. Before the Handbook was written, researchers and practitioners who wanted to get to the bottom of emotional intelligence needed to look up thousands of sources to even start their research. Bar-On and Parker have completed a sterling effort - the chapters include hundreds of research studies and the links are made between many different strands of research on intelligence and emotion and they are brought together in a 'tome' of useful information. This book is not a light piece of bedtime reading. It is a text book which should be on the shelf of anyone who wants to hear direct from the key researchers who have helped to create the field of Emotional Intelligence, so well popularised by Daniel Goleman in his book 'Emotional Intelligence'.

    4 out of 5 stars More information about this book.......2001-03-14

    I've read your book, and I need more information about it, such as : * Are there any subtest and the guidance theory of this book ? I mean, I want to know, is your book, has a several tools of Psychotest, especially to measure Emotional Intelligence, which will be used (by ME, as an officer in HANESA CONSULTANT in Jakarta, in Selection Division), in selecting, recruiting, and making a Psychological Report toward to our Clients (Industrial Field). * May we have a convenience time, to have a short and comfortable conversation about your book ?

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    5 out of 5 stars Essential resource.......2000-09-28

    This is the essential resource for a summary evaluation of research and emerging measures for emotional intelligence. Anyone with an interest in this fundamental human capacity should consult this book.
    Commitment in the Workplace: Theory, Research, and Application (Advanced Topics in Organizational Behavior)
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    Commitment in the Workplace: Theory, Research, and Application (Advanced Topics in Organizational Behavior)
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    What is a committed employee? Are employees who are committed better or worse off than employees who are uncommitted? What are the organizational advantages and disadvantages of having a committed workforce? Commitment in the Workplace provides an overview of academic and popular perspectives on what committed employees look like and how they become committed. The multiple faces of commitment are examined as are the links that have been established between the various forms of commitment and organizational behavior. In addition, questions concerning individual differences, organizational characteristics, and work experiences associated with commitment are explored. The book concludes with a discussion of what organizations can do to manage commitment effectively, including commitment under more difficult circumstances, such as merger/acquisition, downsizing, and relocation. One of the great strengths of the book is that it summarizes the key organizational commitment research in such a way that the research findings can be evaluated for both their scientific merit and their practical value. The primary audience for Commitment in the Workplace includes students in MBA and executive MBA programs, researchers, and students and practitioners in the fields of organizational behavior and industrial psychology.

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    5 out of 5 stars A résumé of more than 10 years of research........2000-12-23

    For newcomers in the field, this is probably the best book available.

    5 out of 5 stars Clear, Straightforward........1999-11-25

    This is the best book about commitment in the workplace so far as I am concerned. Readers may find the style of writing, contents and structure so clear and straightforward.

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    The Couple and Family Clinical Documentation Sourcebook: A Comprehensive Collection of Mental Health Practice Forms, Inventories, Handouts, and Records (Practice Planners)
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      All of the forms, inventories, checklists, client handouts, clinical records, and guidelines essential to building and running a successful practice

      Reclaiming the Fire: How Successful People Overcome Burnout
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      Why do so many seemingly successful professionals hit the wall in middle age, and decide to either radically scale back their careers or set off in an entirely new direction? Clinical psychologist Steven Berglas, a specialist in success-induced burnout, believes it stems from the "self-handicapping behavior" that baby boomers are exhibiting in record numbers as they climb the corporate ladder and find they aren't happy with what results. Terming the phenomena Supernova Burnout, Berglas defines this workplace ennui as "the constrictive effects of being branded a 'success'" and offers some advice for the psychological distress that is an increasing consequence. In Reclaiming the Fire, he advances his arguments in a serious but accessible manner with references to cultural touch points like Mark Monsky's Looking Out for #1 and help from philosophers such as Friedrich Nietzsche. He analyzes "performance-inhibiting" behaviors ranging from substance abuse to abrupt career changes that he says developed from societal attitudes of the last half century, and suggests a few individual and organizational responses (including his 60 Minutes cure, which relies upon passion and intrinsic motivation to battle career malaise). While not everyone will agree with his assessments and prescribed cures, businesspeople who fit Berglas's description--and human resource managers who deal them--will likely find the material intriguing and potentially helpful. --Howard Rothman

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      The definitive work on avoiding burnout, written by the psychologist who is the leading specialist on the issue. An illuminating and useful book for anyone coping with the pressures of work.

      In Reclaiming the Fire, Dr. Steven Berglas analyzes the rises and falls of corporate executives, middle managers, lawyers, entrepreneurs, and others as they struggle to handle the trappings of successful careers. How does one deal with encore anxiety, the monotony of having to use talents that are no longer psychologically rewarding? Why is it that our national obsession with wealth traps people in careers that often lead them to wonder, "Is that all there is?" And why do highly successful people often set themselves up for disastrous falls?

      Dr. Berglas answers all these questions and many more in this groundbreaking book by discussing real people whose careers have left them feeling pressured, burdened, and jaded.

      In his most progressive and striking contribution to the literature on career success, Dr. Berglas debunks the persistent myth that women suffer more stress and burnout than men. He disproves the common claim that women involved both in careers and in family life suffer from trying to have it all, and he demonstrates how the drive to form close interpersonal ties a drive that is intrinsic to women can actually prevent both men and women from experiencing burnout. In a related analysis of the mentoring process, Dr. Berglas shows why it is more important for careerists to build legacies for future generations (a process he terms generativity) than to become obsessed with their own personal success. He proves that the process not only benefits the student but provides the mentor with psychological satisfaction and even improved physical health.

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      4 out of 5 stars very good .......2007-07-24

      I have not yet read through the entire book but it explores many novel ideas. The author did a very good job in bring the text down to everyones level. There is some information that is just not necessary in the book but other than that it is very good.

      5 out of 5 stars More common than you think ... when the adrenaline of chasing success stops working.......2006-06-02

      There are countless examples of people who have worked and slaved for years in a tunnel vision quest to be top dog ... only to get there and after a while just walk out of a life they once desired like nothing else. Sometimes they say a change of heart did it ... but the psychology of success and the constant demand and expectations of others over time tips the scales to a real fear of failure. Many people prefer to go out with a bang than to fade away a has-been. An intriguing look that begs the question if success really does make one happy.

      4 out of 5 stars When I thought I just had it.......2006-03-20

      When I started reading the first few chapters, it was like the author was speaking directly to me, knowing what goes on inside my head. Actually, he even made me realize some things I never did myself. The only thing that hurt about this book is the author's writing style and his habit of using superfluous words. I mean when you have to run to a dictionary and back ten times in one chapter, it takes your mind off from the topic. The book is good if you want to understand the problem, but there aren't any real remedies inside this book. Until the very end, we were still discussing the problem and not the cure. Even in the last two chapters there are just more details about the problem yet no actual remedies.

      This is a good book and if you're suffering from a burnout and you should get this book because it's a good first step!

      5 out of 5 stars An exceptional read - insightful, clear, and well-written.......2003-03-01

      Dr. Berglas has written an exceptional book that I would recommend to those who are facing workplace issues such as burnout and "Isn't there more than this?" questioning. While I believe his research is relevant for all audiences - I would highly recommend it for people in large corporate settings - as well as those in supervisory roles. Personally, I picked up the book hoping to find some answers regarding the "dead ends" and the boredom I was starting to feel at my corporate job - and I found Dr. Berglas' book to be insightful and solutions-oriented for people like me... While the book is well-researched and deals with complex issues, it is clear and concise and should be easily understandable for all audiences to grasp... If this book is calling out to you for some reason, I highly recommend you read it.

      5 out of 5 stars Excellent contents - Not easy to apply.......2002-04-28

      This book deals with the phenomenon of people who have or have had extraordinary succesful careers and nevertheless found themselves to be extremely unhappy - partially up to the point of self-destruction. This also defines the audience for this book: the people described above or those who take a keen interest in such people.

      The book has been written by an adjunct faculty member at Harvard Medical school. The academic level is - as far as I can judge - impeccable. The author quotes on many occasions from actual patient-cases which are common enough that many a reader will recognize some of his or her own headaches. One notices that an effort has been made to write a book that is accessible to the general public. However, the book does maintain a certain academic tone that will be off-putting to some people. There are no exercises, questionaires, or the like that would involve the reader a bit more with the subject matter.

      Whoever thinks that reading this book and applying a few quick-fix exercises here and mental readjustments there is going to enable them to continue like before, just happier, is extremely mistaken. Dr. Berglas points out that a lot of the misery discussed is a direct result of some deeply engrained characteristics of our culture. For most people, following up on Dr. Berglas' suggestions will imply a drastic (but doable) change in lifestyle.

      Being somewhat of an academic myself with a keen interest in psychological issues, I found the book extremely valuable. The value to you depends on how you personally feel about the above. However, my advice: if in doubt, buy it!
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        Kristine M. Empie
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        Empie provides an overview of violence in the workplace and explores in detail victimization among mental health workers working with the mentally ill. To find data a domain-specific victimization model was utilized. Focusing on the routine activities of mental health workers, Empie uncovers specific characteristics of this field. Data are based on qualitative interviews and surveys. In order to analyze the data, both linear and logistic regression techniques were used. The findings support Cohen and Felson's (1979) routine activity theory which stresses how the daily activities of the victim provide opportunity for crime.
        Bullying in Adulthood: Assessing the Bullies and their Victims
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          Bullying in Adulthood: Assessing the Bullies and their Victims
          Peter Randall
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          Bullying in Adulthood: Assessing the Bullies and their Victims, other aspects of the problem are examined, such as research and clinical issues, and in particular, assessment of bullies and victims and the background factors to such behavior. This has become increasingly important as the problem begins to be appreciated and addressed within therapeutic, social and legal arenas. A number of strategies are suggested both for dealing with bullying and victim behavior and for monitoring situations, for example by employers to see if problems improve.

          Mental Health and Productivity in the Workplace: A Handbook for Organizations and Clinicians
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          Mental Health and Productivity in the Workplace: A Handbook for Organizations and Clinicians
          Jeffrey P. Kahn , and Alan M. Langlieb
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          Mental Health and Productivity in the Workplace is a comprehensive and practical guide to identifying, understanding, preventing, and resolving individual and organizational mental health problems in the workplace. Originally published as Mental Health in the Workplace (Van Nostrand/Wiley, 1993), this completely revised, updated, and expanded edition represents the most current thinking in the field and contains contributions from an expert panel of organizational and occupational psychiatrists. With fifty percent more chapters, this new edition adds essential material on creating systems and cultures that encourage organizational productivity and employee mental health and on finding cost-effective,quality mental health care. The book focuses on problems that start "at the top" (executive dysfunction) as well as on the effects of organizational structure, office politics, chronic change, downsizing and employment uncertainty, office wide emotional crises, and aspects of organizational development. In addition, this helpful resource includes information about such basic issues as anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, violence, and psychosis.


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          5 out of 5 stars Good Handbook.......2003-02-06

          Mental Health and Productivity in the Workplace: A Handbook for Organizations and Clinicians
          by Jeffrey P. Kahn, Alan M. Langlieb (Jossey-Bass) Efficiency and employee well-being are more important than ever to the overall success of organizations. Emotions are key to understanding executive effectiveness, organizational change, and corporate ethics. Stress, burnout, depression, drug abuse, violence, and other mental health problems are costing businesses billions of dollars every year in lost productivity and costs of ineffective treatment.

          Mental Health and Productivity in the Workplace is a comprehensive and practical guide to identifying, understanding, preventing, and resolving individual and organizational mental health problems in the workplace. Originally published as Mental Health in the Workplace (Van Nostrand/ Wiley, 1993), this completely revised, updated, and expanded edition represents the most current thinking in the field and contains contributions from an expert panel of organizational and occupational psychiatrists. With 50 percent more chapters, this new edition adds essential material on creating systems and cultures that encourage organizational productivity and employee mental health and on finding cost-effective, quality mental health care. The book focuses on problems that start "at the top" (executive dysfunction), as well as on the effects of organizational structure, office politics, chronic change, downsizing and employment uncertainty, officewide emotional crises, and aspects of organizational development. In addition, this helpful resource includes information about such basic issues as anxiety, stress, burnout, depression, drug and alcohol abuse, violence, and psychosis.

          Written for executive management, human resource, benefits, occupational medicine, and mental health professionals, this essential handbook offers an emotionally informed guide to cost-effective implementation of policies for maximum productivity.
          The Psychotherapy Documentation Primer  (Practice Planners)
          Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
          • Great reference for students of Psychology/Counseling
          • It's OK
          The Psychotherapy Documentation Primer (Practice Planners)
          Donald E. Wiger
          Manufacturer: Wiley
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Paperback

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          3. Essentials of Treatment Planning Essentials of Treatment Planning
          4. The Adult Psychotherapy Progress Notes Planner (Practice Planners) The Adult Psychotherapy Progress Notes Planner (Practice Planners)
          5. The Counselor Intern's Handbook The Counselor Intern's Handbook

          ASIN: 0471289906

          Book Description

          An ideal companion to Dr. Wiger's well-received forms book, The Clinical Documentation Sourcebook, as well as the Psychotherapy Treatment Planners, this book explains the rationale behind, and the most efficient approach to, the paperwork required when providing mental health services in the era of managed care. This reference covers every stage of the treatment process, from the initial assessment to diagnosis, psychological reports, treatment plans, and progress notes. No clinician or trainee can afford to be without this accessible reference.

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Great reference for students of Psychology/Counseling.......2006-02-25

          This book is a great documentation reference for those just going into the field of counseling. I've used the examples in this book in numerous assignments, and learning to document assessments, diagnoses and notes. I highly recommend it for those in school or having just graduated and needing guidance in documentation.

          2 out of 5 stars It's OK.......2005-07-23

          I found the book to be slightly outdated. I would, at minimum, conduct a search of other books on the same topic before purchasing this one.
          Health and Work Productivity: Making the Business Case for Quality Health Care (The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Series on Mental Health and De)
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • Health and Work Productivity
          Health and Work Productivity: Making the Business Case for Quality Health Care (The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Series on Mental Health and De)

          Manufacturer: University Of Chicago Press
          ProductGroup: Book
          Binding: Hardcover

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          ASIN: 0226432122

          Book Description

          A recent study of productivity in the workplace revealed that workers spend on average eight percent of their workday doing nothing. This statistic takes on greater significance when we find that health problems impact employee productivity loss by an even greater percentage. In light of this discovery, a group of leading experts from the emerging field of health and productivity research argues that the expansion of health care benefits represents a substantial investment opportunity for employers.

          Health and Work Productivity presents state-of-the-art health and productivity research that suggests interventions aimed at prevention, early detection, and best-practice treatment of workers along with an informed allocation strategy can produce significant cost-benefits for employers. Contributors cover all the major aspects of this new area of research: approaches to studying the effects of health on productivity, ways for employers to estimate the costs of productivity loss, concrete suggestions for future research developments in the area, and the implications of this research for public policy.

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars Health and Work Productivity.......2007-02-13

          This is an excellent review of the business case for the health and productivity movement that has become popular in business today. It makes the business case for looking at benefits as adding value to the organization by increasing productivity. Healthcare has long been viewed as merely a benefit and a money drain, but in this new perspective human capital is looked on as a manageable asset that can be optimized. It is important to use a data driven system in order for this optimization to occur. If you are in occupational health or benefits this is a must read to understand the groundwork for the new perspective on health and productivity and allow you to develop a business case for the development of your own program.

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