Topic(s): 
Cyberviolence
Ethics
Professional Practice
Webinar event date: 
Apr 27, 2022 1:00 pm EDT
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Webinar Presenters: 

Linda Crockett MSW, RSW, SEP, CPPA

Linda Crockett is the founder of the award-winning resource, The Canadian Institute of Workplace Bullying and Harassment Institute (11yrs). She has a master’s degree in clinical social work (34 years), somatic experiencing trauma therapist, prolonged exposure to PTSD practitioner, who specializes with cases of workplace bullying and harassment. After her own recovery from workplace bullying, Linda offers a wholistic perspective to leaders, HR, Unions, and those harmed. This includes complainants, witnesses, and respondents - throughout all stages of their individual or group experience. She has trained leaders, staff, investigators, OHS, Human resources, indigenous workplaces, and communities from Nunavut to Washington DC. Linda is a pioneer in Canada helping change legislation, building worldwide awareness, and addressing gaps within all systems. She promotes psychological in all workplaces.

Anneke Baker MSW, RSW

Anneke Baker is a certified trainer for CIWPH with hands on work experience assisting leaders, HR, Unions, and staff dealing with cases of bullying, harassment, discrimination, racism and more. She is now the owner and operator of ABK Integral Resources Inc., providing consultation and a variety of training topics for employers and employees (individual or groups) from all professions and industries in Medicine Hat, Brooks, and Southern Alberta. Anneke holds a Master of Social Work with a specialization in Leadership in Human Services. She has worked in the community in several capacities, has a lengthy background in case management, crisis management, assessment, addictions, mental health, and adult education, working collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams. Anneke provides specialized services including consultation, assessment, training, mentorship and coaching to enhance competence and workplace wellbeing to promote a strong workforce.

Description

Psychological Harassment (Bullying) in the Workplace: what social workers need to know about prevention, intervention, repair, and recovery.
Workplace bullying, otherwise known as psychological harassment or psychological violence, is a complex, multilayered, heavily researched, highly nuanced, form of workplace abuse. This abuse has been so normalized that many professionals are missing it as it occurs right in front of them. In fact, this abuse has been an epidemic for decades. In 2021, the silence has been broken, the shame has been decreased, and more resources have become available. However, COVID has made the bullying tactics more complicated, and the injuries even more devastating. This one-hour workshop will offer you an overview on what is and what is not workplace bullying, and what you can do about it. This is a workshop that all social workers need to prioritize. Social workers are at high risk for workplace bullying. We are we are front line, high crisis, in the trench’s professionals. But learning about this and developing your skills in this area, can also create amazing opportunities for all of us! It has for me! Linda Crockett 

Webinar Objectives 

  • Provide definitions and correct assumptions, myths, misconceptions, therefore reducing shame, stereotypes, and stigma, which cause more harm. 
  • Reduce the confusion by helping social workers learn how they can help others understand ‘what is and what is not’, workplace psychological harassment. 
  • Offer language or identifiers (signs/risks) to assess for prevention and intervention. 
  • Review options, resources, and strategies to assist their clients. 
  • A workshop for social workers who may be experiencing bullying, and for social workers who have family members, friends, or clients who may be experiencing it also. 
  • Learn how COVID has impacted and doubled the trouble for employees.