Bullying: The Gang Inside and Outside

Abstract

Bullying is a pervasive phenomenon in human relations, in groups, and societies. It exists literally, figuratively, and psychologically, as a phenomenon both in the outside world and in the mentalities of the leader and group members. Bully/bullied motifs prevail in our profession’s clinical theorizing, thinking, and behaviour—interwoven into the fabric of culture and process of group work.

Keywords

Relational psychotherapy bullying clinical theory and technique

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